9 out of 10 people choose blade free LASIK

Dave Allamby | Apr 27, 2008 | Comments 2

Since we introduced the Z-LASIK blade free LASIK laser eye surgery procedure into the UK in January 2008, more than 90% of our patients have opted to go dual laser (no blade) for their vision correction.

The LASIK procedure has two parts – the first is the preparation of a thin flap followed by the second stage of vision correction itself. Traditionally, a bladed device has been used to cut this flap and gave some people pause about going ahead with the surgery.

Laser blade free flap makers were introduced in 2002 by the Intralase Corporation in the US. A next generation system was released in 2007 by Swiss ZIemer Group.

The added level of safety offered by eliminating the need for a physical blade cut has proved to be very popular for patients at FOCUS Laser Vision, with 9 out of every 10 people choosing to have Z-LASIK (blade free Ziemer technology). The additional cost of Z-LASIK leaves 1 in 10 people going with the traditional blade version, M-LASIK.

The high cost of femtosecond lasers means somewhat higher LASIK prices, usually around £300 per eye higher than bladed LASIK. The reason is that the blade systems cost around £30,000 per machine compared to £200-250,000 for a femtosecond laser.

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About the Author: Mr. Dave Allamby FRCS FRCOphth is a leading London-based laser eye surgeon. You may have seen him on the This Morning TV show with Phillip Schofield and Fern Britton or read one of several articles in the national press, recently for treating Denise Van Outen, rock giant Rick Wakeman and broadcaster Paul Ross. David is Medical Director at Focus Laser Vision, known as a world-leading clinic in the treatment of presbyopia, or age related loss of close vision. Focus Laser Vision is also London's only clinic to offer next-generation Z-LASIK laser eye treatment for short sight, long sight or astigmatism.

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  1. sunita says:
    May 20, 2009 at 8:51 am

    Hello Sir

    I am Sunita. I am 23 years old girl and want to remove my spects through laser operation. I want to know how much is it safe for my eyes?
    I have mentioned my present eyes no. My number is stable from last approx. 5 years. Apart from this information i want to know after my operation when can i start my work in office. In short what would be rest time after operation?
    Lastly I want to know about total cost involved in this operation ?

    SPH. CYL. AX.
    RE -5.50 -1.75 180
    LE -6.75 -1.50 180

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    • Dave Allamby says:
      May 21, 2009 at 6:17 am

      Hello Sunita
      Your eyes are stable so that’s good for your suitability. For resting after LASIK, if you had the treatment on, for example, a Tuesday then you would come back for a check up on Wednesday morning. You could go back to work the next day on the Thursday without problem. You could even go back to work on the Wednesday afternoon, but probably best to have a rest that day.
      The cost for your prescription as given for wavefront blade free (femtosecond) LASIK would be a total of £3,090 for both eyes. We would confirm that at your consultation of course and is based upon how strong your glasses are.
      WIth best regards, Dave

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