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 Birdsall
In these days of quick service, quick profit, it is so reassuring to be treated by company that takes time, care and effort to ensure that all details are covered. The aftercare has been superb and I would recommend Ultralase to anyone.
Coral Jeffrey
Amazed’ at the speed of recovery, an overwhelming experience for someone so short-sighted for such a long time.
Craig Jones
The best thing about my treatment was the Belgian chocolate in the waiting room. Also the staff were really nice. My eyesight is also now very good.
Craig Knowles
From start to finish the staff were friendly and helpful. The treatment was efficient and good standard and was better than I thought it would be. Overall I was happy with how everything went.
Damian Howard
Before I came to the clinic I was a little nervous and worried about my treatment. but I had already done some research into company and that relaxed me a little bit. The consultation helped greatly and went really well.
Daniel Lloyd
Excellent from consultation to treatment. Aftercare is first class. Very helpful, friendly and caring staff. Totally changed my life. Thank you.
Daniel Silverman
Amazing! I cannot believe how good the results are. I now have the ‘freedom’ to swim, play football and go to the cinema etc without being half blind. Highly recommend this.
Danielle Godfrey
Having never been able to wake up on a morning able to see, I’m now delighted to be able to do so without having to reach for glasses. I Recommend Ultralase 100%!
Daphne Pennington
Excellent all-round! Very, very pleased that I had the treatment. Everything was a I was told it would be.
Darren Hubbard
So good to be able to see perfectly and not wear glasses! Well worth the money – I’d recommend the treatment to all imperfectly sighted folk! Eye drops hurt a bit mind, but a small price to pay for 20/20 vision! Treated excellently by Ultralase; can’t praise them enough