Free yourself from glasses and contact lenses with laser eye surgery in East Grinstead, Sussex and London

Discover how this this 20-minute procedure enables you to break free from the hassles of visual aids

Free yourself from glasses and contact lenses with laser eye surgery in East Grinstead, Sussex and London

Discover how this this 20-minute procedure enables you to break free from the hassles of visual aids

Easily gain convenience with LASIK or PRK

Our patients feel superhuman once they change how they see the world

Imagine waking up one day  after laser eye surgery…

without having to put on your glasses or contacts in your eyes. With laser eye surgery, you can see clearly without the need for corrective lenses.

One of the most popular surgical procedures

Do glasses or contact lenses get in your way or make you feel uncomfortable? We understand how it feels to be let down by your eyes while everyone else enjoys life with natural vision.

Enjoy ultimate visual freedom free from glasses and contacts with laser eye surgery or lens replacement.

Do more of what you love

Daily life with glasses and contact lenses can be a chore, so every day is different after laser eye surgery than before. Many say they feel ready to take on new sports and hobbies or resume the ones they enjoyed before glasses and contact lenses made them intolerable.

See how the other half lives

More than ever, you’ll notice that there are people who wear glasses and those who don’t. And you’re now happy to be in the latter category, unencumbered by the inconvenience of visual aids.

3 EASY STEPS TO FREE YOURSELF FROM GLASSES AND CONTACTS

If you’re looking for a safe and convenient way to get rid of glasses and contacts, we have a plan that will suit you

Get in touch

Not everyone is suitable for vision correction. The first step is to get a clear answer on whether laser eye surgery can help you or not. Give our friendly team a call on 01342 656 003 or book an assessment

We’ll meet

At your assessment , we’ll answer your questions and give you a clear and honest recommendation based on your needs and goals. There’s no obligation, and you’ll know your options at the end.

Enjoy freedom

1 day after surgery, you’ll notice all the little things that make life without glasses so convenient. You might even wonder why you didn’t do it sooner. Join the billions of people living free from glasses and contact lenses.

With laser eye surgery, patients can experience what it feels like to be glasses-free

Quickly discover how the most popular elective surgery in the world can give you visual freedom in moments

What is Laser Eye Surgery?

Laser eye surgery corrects poor vision, giving you freedom from your glasses and contact lenses so that you can live your life to the fullest.

We use laser eye surgery to correct short-sightedness, long-sightedness, astigmatism, and sometimes, the symptoms of presbyopia.

We use the laser to alter the shape of the cornea to ensure light reaching the back of the eye is correctly focused.

Laser treatments are a safe, effective and convenient way to avoid some of the disadvantages of wearing glasses and contact lenses.

It often provides a better result than wearing glasses or contact lenses as there is no barrier or object around the outside of the eye. This allows for a clear view

There are many myths about laser eye surgery. Many well-meaning opticians tell patients that they are unsuitable for laser eye surgery.

The truth is that unless you have had the specialised scans and assessments that only a laser eye surgeon and laser eye surgery clinic can perform, then this advice is probably incorrect.

Modern laser eye surgery has evolved to the point where it is very unusual not to be able to offer a patient one of the three generations of laser procedures.

We can now treat prescriptions from -12.0 units of short-sightedness up to +4.0 units of long-sightedness. We can even combine these treatments with correction for up to 4 units of astigmatism.

What’s more, even if you are one of the rare patients who are not suitable for laser, we now have incredible implantable contact lens (ICL) technology, an excellent type of surgery alternative to laser.

We will oversee a full range of diagnostic tests during your initial assessment to evaluate both your eye health and your glasses prescription.

We will also evaluate your vision needs concerning your occupation and hobbies. Based on this information, we will give you personalised advice on your options and what you can expect from laser vision correction.

We will guide you along every stage of the laser eye surgery process, from the first consultation to post-surgical care.

A cool beam laser makes subtle adjustments to the shape of the surface of your eye (the cornea), correcting its tiny imperfections and making your vision clearer and sharper. Patients are amazed at how quickly they recover and the speed at which they can enjoy a life free from your glasses and contact lenses.

Over 40 million people across the globe have had laser eye surgery. Of course, all surgical procedures carry a degree of risk, but laser eye surgery has an impressive safety record and transforms vision beyond most patients’ expectations.

The alternatives to laser eye surgery include:

  • Implantable contact lenses – Here, we place a lens inside the eye on the surface of the natural lens. It’s comparable to wearing a contact lens permanently, except the contact lens is in the eye rather than on the surface of the eye.
  • Lens eye surgery – This is a great alternative for older patients with presbyopia who cannot read at a close distance. This procedure involves removing the natural lens and replacing it with a multifocal lens implant to give good distance, intermediate and close-up vision.

Step 1: We apply anaesthetic eye drops which quickly numbs the eye.
Step 2: The laser works in a matter of seconds, sending pulses of laser beams onto your cornea to reshape any imperfections.
Step 3: Most patients experience improved vision within a few days, though full recovery can take up to a week.

The goal of any laser eye surgery is to reduce your dependence on corrective lenses. The vast majority of our patients are extremely happy with their vision after laser eye surgery; they see 20/20 or better and can do most activities without dependence on corrective lenses.

You’re just one step away from enjoying a fuller, more enriched life without glasses or contact lenses.

Say goodbye to tiresome visual aids with a suitability assessment in your local area. It really couldn’t be easier.

Do your glasses and contact lenses get in your way?

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You don’t want wear glasses or contact lenses

If you feel encumbered by needing glasses or contact lenses, then laser eye surgery might suit you. We offer all-laser LASIK and PRK.
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You don’t want to wear reading glasses

If you’re over 50 and want to see clearly at close and distant objects, lens eye surgery might be for you. We offer lens replacement with premium IOLs.
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You have a high prescription and are not suitable for laser eye surgery

If you’re not a candidate for laser, we offer Implantable Contact Lenses (ICLs) as an ideal option to get out of glasses and contact lenses.
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Thousands of happy patients gain freedom from cataracts, glasses and eye conditions

“I found the service I received from Dr. Elalfy very good, having experienced problems with surgery elsewhere, he sorted out those problems and reassured me to go on and complete my treatment. A lovely person with a very high skill set in optical surgery.”

Ms A.A.

“Fantastic impression and support from the first meeting. Excellent bedside manner with detailed explanations. Eye surgery expertly executed with 100% result wished for. Professional from start to finish. Absolutely no hesitation to recommend.”

Mrs L.W.

Thousands of happy patients instantly gain freedom from cataracts, glasses and eye conditions

“I found the service I received from Dr. Elalfy very good, having experienced problems with surgery elsewhere, he sorted out those problems and reassured me to go on and complete my treatment. A lovely person with a very high skill set in optical surgery.”

Ms A.A.

“Mohamed Elalfy achieves all that we want from our medical practitioners; interest in you as a patient, great care in analysing the problem and ensuring that one’s concerns, emotional and practical, are thoroughly considered and explained and a great outcome.”

Mr B.P.

We have replaced the images of real patients who provided these testimonials to protect their privacy.

Academic resources on Laser Eye Surgery

Learn more about Laser Eye Surgery from authoritative sources

In October 2009, the FDA, the National Eye Institute (NEI), and the Department of Defense (DoD) launched the LASIK Quality of Life Collaboration Project (LQOLCP) to better understand the potential risk of severe problems that can result from LASIK. The project’s goal was to develop a tool for determining the percent of patients who develop difficulties performing usual activities following LASIK, and to identify predictors for those patients.

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PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) is a type of laser refractive surgery to correct myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism.

PRK was the first type of laser eye surgery for vision correction and has been performed longer than LASIK, which has surpassed PRK in popularity.

Though it takes a bit longer to recover from PRK than LASIK, PRK offers advantages over LASIK for some patients.

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To assess the visual outcomes of small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) after the first year of treatments at a military refractive surgery center and compare with photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) outcomes during the same period.

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Affiliations and memberships

We are aligned with the following professional bodies

Beat the lockdown wait lists and move forward with your life

We provide personalised treatment at a time and place that suits you

Mr Mohamed Elalfy

MBBCh, MSc, MD, DRCOphth, FRCS (Ed), FRCS (Glas), FRCOphth, FICO, FEBO
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

Seeking eye treatment for a worrying eye condition can be stressful. Waitlists everywhere are long due to the lockdowns, and leaving the house to attend appointments can be a real inconvenience.

To make your experience as easy and stress-free as possible, we provide assessments in your local area. We also offer online appointments both before and after your treatment, so you don’t have to travel far to get the personalised support you deserve.

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