The first Ultralase clinic was opened in January 1991 at the Clatterbridge Hospital near Chester. At the time, all treatments performed were Photorefractive Keratotomy, or PRK, until the Lasik procedure was introduced in 1995.
With the introduction of Lasik, and the clear advantages it demonstrated for certain patients, Ultralase went through a period of dramatic growth through 2002.
2003 Ultralase introduced the revolutionary UltraPlus treatment with Wavefront technology, giving patients visual outcomes far surpassing those of standard laser treatments. Ultralase became the first provider to have all treatment outcomes verified by independent audit.
In March 2009, the commitment to clinical excellence led Ultralase to become the first UK provider to have all Great Britain surgeons certified in Laser Refractive Surgery by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth).
Ultralase Prices
Ultralase comes in second place in our list of the best laser eye surgery clinics in the UK for price, just after Optical Express. That’s because this clinic offers the full shebang: transparent prices, 0% finance options, free consultations, and competitive prices.
The cost of eye surgery at Ultralase ranges between £1,1695 and £2,995 (per eye), depending on the treatment type that you agree upon in discussion with a surgeon. These prices are in line with the average cost of eye surgery, but not quite as low as Optical Express.
Treatments Offered
You can count on Ultralase for the main laser eye and lens replacement surgery procedures. These include: LASIK and LASEK with Wavefront options, as well as refractive lens exchange (RLE), implantable contact lenses, and cataract surgery.
Is Ultralase Right for You?
With nearly 3,000 overall positive reviews from independent customers in the UK, Ultralase is one of the best-rated laser eye surgery clinics by patients. People value this clinic for its:
- Friendly prices – Fixed and reasonable prices help you know what to expect.
- Nationwide clinics – Ultralase has 20 clinics in the UK, including in London, Reading and St Albans.
- Decent aftercare – Ultralase provides free aftercare – one check-up and drops for the first three months.
Despite glowing reviews, however, it’s worth reading the fine print if you do choose Ultralase. In 2015, BBC’s Watchdog exposed the problems countless laser eye surgery patients have experienced accessing their lifelong aftercare.
Most user reviews on Lasik Eyes show happy experiences, but then again most people never need to take advantage of their lifetime guarantee. If you would like to find out whether Ultralase is the top-rated laser eye surgery clinic near you, we’re here to help.
Still, Ultralase features in several of Lasik Eyes’ lists of top-rated eye surgery:
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Ultralase Reviews
Steve Smith
I am absolutely delighted! Glasses, prescriptions sun glasses and contact lenses are all in the past. I have got 20/20 vision for the first time since primary school. I have recommend this to anyone.
Jason Cornish
Very friendly staff and excellent service. Life changing experience.
Stacey Dawes
I found the whole process calming and reassuring before the treatment and the attention afterwards very professional, as aftercare should be.
Gerard Cawley
A very professional service from start to finish with great results for me.
Donna Jefferies
Having the treatment was the best thing I could have done. I wore glasses for 10 years and hated wearing them. All the staff were very friendly and informative. I would recommend Ultralase to anyone who is considering laser treatment.
Sarah Proctor
Excellent care pre, during and post treatment. After nearly twenty yeas wearing glasses I now no longer need them at all and it gets better each checkups appointment.
Patricia Cook
I wore glasses/contacts over 40 years – and now I have such freedom! No steaming up on rainy days – I’m looking forward to travelling abroad with none of the restrictions of all that contact lens stuff, add perfect eyesight into the bargain – don’t hesitate
Lucy Bower
I thought everyone was really nice and I especially thank the girls in Guildford for relaxing me and ensuring I made the right decisions for me. Frankie was amazing and my surgeon Tamina Islam was excellent! They are a real credit to Ultralase.
Samantha Palmer
To open your eyes in the morning and be able to see without scrabbling around for glasses is fantastic. The service from Ultralase has been superb and the results are better than I could ever have imagined! Should have done it years ago.
Michael Sheppard
Excellent service. Excellent results. Thank you Ultralase!