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Up to -12 dioptres of short sight, +6 dioptres of long sight and 6 dioptres of astigmatism can be corrected by laser.
  Patients should be over 20 years oldThe prescription should have been stable for one year.There should be no other eye disease ie cataract or corneal problemsThere should be no ' lazy eye' or squint 
High degrees of long and short sight can be corrected using Phakic IOL's. Clear Lens exchange is another option.

No. The anaesthetic drops numb the eye extremely effectively.

After the procedure, usually 1-2 days later.
During the initial consultation drops are used that may blur your vision. The effect can last for up to 6 hours and some patients feel unsafe to drive.

With any surgical procedure there are some risks. Risks associated with LASIK include infection and cell ingrowth under the flap. Complications are rare and can almost always be treated. Your surgeon will give you details about these before the procedure.

No. There is always a small variation in the final refractive result and there is sometimes some residual astigmatism after surgery. However, 97% of patients are able to drive without spectacle correction and the vast majority are very happy with their vision. 
Patient satisfaction and the reputation of the clinic is of paramount importance. Mr Tappin will perform a thorough assessment and will advise as to which procedure is most suitable and what outcome can be expected. Mr Tappin will advise you if you are not suitable for surgery.

The exact age at which patients require reading glasses varies. Unless one eye is left shortsighted for reading (monovision) you will need reading glasses.

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