Vision Correction surgery
WHY have vision correction?
You’re probably tired of the hassle of waking up & not being able to see & needing optical aids for sports & all the other activities you enjoy.
But here are some other reasons you may not know about:
1. Safety: Lens & laser eye surgery is safe & the NHS says so. It’s even safer than wearing contact lenses which are more likely to cause an infection & scarring than surgery.
2. Lens & laser eye surgery saves you money.
3. Lens & laser eye surgery pollutes our oceans & landfill with 100 000 tons of plastic waste from discarded glasses & contact lenses every year.
So call us to protect & correct your vision, & save money & the planet for our sake & the next generations!
"Mark, you are a genius. So patient with me as I turned into "wimp of the year" and with such a calming nature. The surgery is so well worth it - just go for it! Be brave - it's not painful and the benefits are amazing."
vision correction treatments
Vision correction is much more than laser eye surgery. There are many types of vision correction procedures: LASIK, LASEK, SMILE, vision correction cataract surgery, lens replacement, phakic intraocular lenses, corneal inlays & corneal crosslinking.
Mark Wevill is one of the few Birmingham & West Midlands surgeons who has experience & expertise in them all & so has the experience to recommend the best vision correction solution for you personally.
Laser or lens treatment? Take the test or read on because your unique, customised treatment plan may include one or more of the following.
Laser Eye Surgery - Wavefront LASIK & LASEK
Why not join the millions of people who are experiencing the benefits of laser eye surgery (LASIK, LASEK & PRK)? Laser treatment is best for you if you are between about 18 & 55 years old (Find out how much you can save on vision corrections costs over your lifetime with laser surgery). At your consultation your eyes will be analysed with advanced eye scanners. The information is used by the latest Schwind excimer & Intralase femtosecond lasers to carry out a personal, customised laser eye surgery treatment of your eyes. All the laser treatments are accurate, wavefront, blade free & take about 10 minutes to change your life.
“My individualized approach to patients ensures tailored treatment to suit your eyes.” Mark Wevill
The Intralase femtosecond laser creates bubbles with incredibly accurate laser pulses which last less than a billionth of a second (1). The bubbles gently create a thin layer on the surface of your eye which is carefully peeled away (2)
The underlying layer is then precisely reshaped in a wavefront optimised profile by a Schwind Armaris laser using award winning, precision German optics (3).
Then the layer is carefully replaced (4). You’ll see the difference immediately & it gets better quickly.
LASEK (or advanced surface treatment) is also better suited to certain people’s eyes and for some sports and occupations. No flap is created – the surface layer is removed (1) to allow the surface of the cornea to then be reshaped in a wavefront profile by the Schwind laser (2).
If you are over 40 & have presbyopia (difficulty reading and seeing your phone) then you may be suitable for monovision blended laser eye surgery, which improve distance & near (reading) vision. Mark has had monovision blended laser eye surgery as he happens to be over 40! He has been carrying out laser eye treatments since 1996 & will be able to advise you about the best option for your unique eyes.
Phakic Lens or Implantable Contact Lenses (ICL)
Phakic lens implants are like small contact lenses which are placed in your eyes between your own natural lens & your cornea (front window of your eye). Your own lens is not removed & this treatment is usually best if you’re younger than 50. The results are excellent, especially for people who are very short sighted or scared of laser eye surgery.
Types of phakic lenses include the Visian ICL, Artisan or Artiflex lenses. Mark has been implanting phakic lenses since 1998, & will let you know if you are suitable for this procedure.
Lens Replacement Surgery
(Also known as Lens Exchange & Intraocular Lens )
Having to wear reading glasses can make us feel old. But a carefully selected, new intraocular lens (IOL) can replace your ageing natural lens, turning back the years & restoring your vision. Your old lens is removed & replaced by a high tech, new lens. This treatment is usually best for you if you are older than 40.
A quick refractive lens exchange surgery procedure with the latest intraocular lenses has rejuvenated the sight of thousands of Mark Wevill’s patients lives & they can now drive & read without glasses. The procedure is the same as cataract surgery. Find out more about the cost of lens replacement surgery. We may be able to get rid of your frustrations & your glasses. So why not see if you’re suitable by booking a consultation in Birmingham with Mark, who has been correcting people’s vision with intraocular lens implants for over 20 years? He’ll recommend the best lens for you personally.
BLENDED VISION / MONOVISION
Presbyopia is having difficulty seeing nearby when you get older & it’s usually corrected with reading glasses, varifocal glasses, or bifocals. Blended vision surgery, also known as monovision, restores both your near & distance vision.
Monovision or blended vision corrects one eye for far distant vision & the other for close-up tasks, such as seeing your phone. So you can see near & far without the constant juggling of glasses or varifocal glasses & can be achieved with contact lenses, LASIK or LASEK laser eye surgery or intraocular lenses.
As your brain adapts to blended vision you forget that your eyes see slightly differently & you forget how frustrating coping with presbyopia was.
Become another one of the millions of people over the age of 45 who are once again seeing far & near without the hassle of constantly switching between glasses. Come & talk to an expert vision correction eye surgeon like Mark Wevill in Birmingham. Let’s see what’s the best way to correct your presbyopia. More about blended vision.
Mark Wevill is very happy with his LASIK blended vision.
whICH VISION CORRECTION treatment IS BEST FOR YOU?
All these excellent treatments are available for you at Laser Eye Surgery Birmingham.
Don’t delay your vision correction. Contact us today to book a consultation or to find out more information about our vision correction surgery options & which one is best for you. All of the above treatments are expertly carried out by Dr Mark Wevill & you’re in safe hands!
Frequently asked questions
There are no strict age restrictions for laser or lens replacement surgeries, but some surgeries are better at certain ages.
LASIK and other laser surgeries are best performed on people over 18 years old when their vision stabilizes. Lens replacement surgery, also known as refractive lens exchange, is better for people over 50, as presbyopia (age-related near vision deterioration) becomes frustrating.
However, individual eye health, your prescription, and specific vision needs also affect the decision about what the best vision correction solution for you personally. It’s essential to have a thorough consultation with an experienced vision correction eye surgeon to assess your suitability based on your unique circumstances.
Post-operative care and follow-ups are essential after laser or lens vision correction surgery. You’ll need to use prescribed eye drops and avoid activities that could injure your eyes. You should receive detailed instructions about the frequency and types of eyedrops you need and resuming activities after your lens or laser eye surgery. And you should ask your surgeon questions about when you can resume specifically your work, sports, and interests.
Regular follow-up appointments with your surgeon are crucial to monitor healing and address any concerns.
