Lens Replacement Surgery

Yes. Refractive eye surgery is extremely safe when it is performed at one of our specialist eye hospitals by one of our world class, NHS-trained Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeons. Our technical and surgical equipment is the most advanced that is available and you can be assured that all of our facilities boast the utmost in professional standards and quality of care.

When you choose Optegra for lens replacement surgery, you can be completely confident that you will be in safe, competent and knowledgeable hands.

Lens replacement surgery is a permanent answer to vision problems such as presbyopia (the gradual loss of your eyes’ ability to focus on nearby objects), astigmatism (near vision and blurred distance) and cataracts, as well as long-sightedness (hyperopia) and short-sightedness (myopia).

If you are completely dependent on glasses or daily or monthly contact lenses, refractive lens surgery can provide you with a life-long and life-changing solution to your current eyesight issues. Put simply, lens replacement is an investment in your future.

The majority of people with astigmatism are born with it, but in some cases, it can develop later in life. Astigmatism is caused when the cornea or lens is, or becomes, irregularly shaped. People with astigmatism can suffer from symptoms including blurred vision, headaches, eye irritation and even nausea.

The good news is that astigmatism can be treated with refractive lens surgery, such as LASIK or corrective lenses. Therefore if you’ve been diagnosed and you want to correct the issue, gain a new lease of life and say goodbye to unpleasant symptoms, you should book a free consultation with Optegra.

Refractive eye surgery and LASIK are both surgical procedures that can improve your vision.

In refractive lens surgery, the surgeon removes the natural lens inside of the eye and replaces it with a lens that corrects your prescription. LASIK is a corneal surface layer surgery; the surgeon uses lasers to create a flap in the cornea. The flap is lifted and the surgeon reshapes the cornea using lasers. The flap is then replaced and the cornea begins to repair itself.

Most people return to work around 3 days after having lens replacement surgery, although, this will depend on the nature of your profession. Your vision will gradually improve over the first couple of weeks following our treatment. Providing you do not work in a dusty or smoky environment (which we recommend avoiding for around two weeks after the surgery), you should be able to go back to work after three days, or whenever your eye feels comfortable again.

Yes. Many of our patients elect to have both eyes treated on the same day if they have been found to be suitable for this. Although in some circumstances your consultant may advise treating each eye separately.

The lens replacement surgery procedure is performed under local anaesthetic and is painless. Afterwards, you may experience itching and mild discomfort; this is normal and should disappear in just one or two days.

You won’t be able to drive after lens replacement surgery so you’ll need to make sure you plan your return home and we highly recommend you have someone accompany you. If you’re using public transport, we don’t advise taking the tube if you’re traveling through London.

Your surgeon will need to give you the go ahead to be able to drive, which they will do in your aftercare assessment. Once they have given you the all clear you will be able to drive again. Normally, this only takes a couple of days although it can take up to a week.

The lens used in the procedure can focus at different distances, which could give you clearer close up vision but not all patients will be able to stop wearing glasses or contact lenses for all tasks.

Refractive eye surgery tends to be best suited to people who are over the age of 50 as this is when presbyopia normally develops. However if you are under 40 and you have a high prescription and have been diagnosed as someone who is unsuitable for laser eye surgery you may also be a good candidate for lens replacement.

The Consultant Ophthalmic Lens Surgeon that you see at your free consultation will determine if lens replacement surgery is for you by carrying out a series of tests.

Yes, if you already have a cataract or the beginnings of one it will be removed during the procedure. Lens replacement surgery also prevents you from ever needing cataract surgery.

During cataract surgery, the lens that has become cloudy is replaced with an artificial lens.

Choosing the best implant for cataract surgery depends on your eye conditions. At your pre-operative appointment, the ophthalmologist will discuss the best options with you. The choice will depend on your vision, what glasses you usually use and whether you have a cataract in your other eye. The final choice of lens can usually be altered at any point up to your operation.

Yes, we offer interest free finance for up to 24 months. Additional credit is also available beyond 24 months if required.