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Who can LASEK help?
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YOU’RE 20 TO 39

You’re frustrated with blurred or double vision, haziness, glare, halos around bright lights, squinting, headaches, or eye strain. You find glasses a hassle or worry about contact lens dangers. If that describes you, I can help you see better without the need for glasses and contact lenses.
YOU’RE 40 TO 49

You have been frustrated with your glasses or contact lenses all your life. Or, you have just begun to become annoyed with your new need for reading glasses. If that’s you, I can help you see clearly without either.
Live a richer life without glasses or contact lenses
LASEK is an ideal solution if you have thin corneas and are unsuitable for LASIK eye surgery or have no access to SMILE
GAIN CRYSTAL CLEAR VISION AT BOTH DISTANCE AND NEAR
Imagine seeing the world without the need for glasses or contact lenses. You’ll have a freedom that some patients call “life-changing”.
FEEL MORE CONFIDENCE AND CONVENIENCE
Most patients say they wish they’d done it sooner. You may feel more confident and will certainly experience more convenience.
IMAGINE AN AVERAGE DAY WITHOUT GLASSES AND CONTACT LENSES
Awaken ready to face the world free from spectacles. Take a shower without the blurriness. Work and exercise without glasses or the dryness of contact lenses. Avoid the everyday chance of contact lens infection. Fall asleep, without worrying about leaving your lenses in.
BE FREE OF THE BARRIER BETWEEN YOU AND OTHERS
Whether we like it or not, other people rate people based on appearances. Glasses can be a appendage that needlessly divides us. Ditch their limiting nature and live glasses-free.
DON’T ACCEPT LIMITATIONS
Glasses have been the tired solution for vision problems since the 1200s. Vision correction options today have evolved significantly, yet many people are confused by the jargon or unclear explanations about what you can do. Leave the past behind and allow me to guide you on the journey towards a life free from the hassle of spectacles and contacts.
My patients love their lives after vision correction

“Mr Shortt was very patient and kind with me while I had a little bit of a freak out directly before surgery. He quickly put me at ease and reassured me that nothing would be done until I was 100% ok with it. I cannot recommend Mr Shortt and his team highly enough, patient, caring and very professional.”

“Quite simply the best medical experience I’ve had. Mr Shortt’s knowledge, professionalism and attention to detail was faultless and the aftercare absolutely Impeccable.”

“I cannot recommend Mr Shortt highly enough. Very organised and gets back to you quickly with any questions you have. Is very thorough in his explanations and makes you feel at ease before surgery. Surgery was quick and the results were brilliant. Aftercare was top notch as well.”

“I had LASIK done 2 weeks ago and it was the best decision ever! The procedure was very quick, painless and the result was instant. Dr Alex Shortt was very competent and easy to talk to. He’s calm, knowledgeable and a charming person.”

“Mr Alex Shortt successfully performed Lens Replacement Surgery on both my eyes on the 13th October 2017. The care that I have received from Alex and his team through out the process has been amazing. Choosing Mr Shortt as my surgeon was one of the best decisions that I have made. I would very highly recommend Mr Shortt. l will always be grateful to Alex for the amazing care and results I've received - thank you!”

“Excellent care by a first class consultant. Would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Alex Shortt. Puts you at ease, explains every aspect of the treatment he is going to adminster and his care and professionalism are excellent. He is simply the best.”

“Don't want to write a load of waffle so people get bored. All I can say is if you are thinking of having eye surgery go and speak to Mr Shortt. You won't be disappointed. We need more surgeons of his high standard in the UK.”

“Mr Alex Shortt's manner and brilliant skills are of the highest professional and caring standard one could ever expect to receive. I am now living in a bright new world no longer needing spectacles after wearing bifocal lenses for the past 24 years.”

“I can honestly say the care I've received has been outstanding. Nothing has ever been too much trouble, he has taken the time to explain everything in detail, and has gone above and beyond on multiple occasions to ensure I get everything I need. He has always treated me respectfully and ensured we have made decisions together. I'll always be grateful to Alex for the amazing care I've received.”

“During the procedure Dr Shortt explained what he was doing every step of the way. This really made me feel at ease and reassured throughout. He made the whole procedure very simple.”
Supplementary information about LASEK eye surgery
In my expert hands, you certainly don’t need to know all of the information I’ve included in the toggles below. If you’d like to know how it all works, however, open them and learn more.
Take the first step
Find out if your eyes are suitable for vision correction
Book a free screening now or get us to give you a call back to answer questions
How it works
Enjoy a life free from glasses and contact lenses in 3 easy steps
STEP 1 – BOOK
STEP 2 – MEET
STEP 3 – ENJOY

TALK TO US
Book an appointment or give us a call on 020 3808 7758 and we’ll help guide you towards a free screening.

MEET YOUR SURGEON
I’ll see you before treatment to ensure you’re a good candidate and treat you at one of my Harley Street London facilities.

ENJOY A RICHER LIFE
I’ll supervise your aftercare as you begin to experience a life free of glasses and contact lenses.
Even more information about LASEK eye surgery
I frequently write articles and publish videos to answer people’s most common questions and keep them updated on the latest developments in vision correction. Find out more below…
SMILE v LASIK v PRK – What Are the Different Types ?
When comparing SMILE, LASIK, and PRK, it can be easy to get overwhelmed. Here are the key differences between these types of laser eye surgery.
Can I get laser eye surgery?
If you dislike your glasses and contact lenses, you might be wondering "can I get laser eye surgery?" To find out whether you may qualify for this life-changing procedure, read on.
A clear look into the types of laser eye surgery in London
All laser eye surgery has the same general idea - a surgeon uses a laser to reshape your cornea, improving your vision. There are multiple ways a surgeon can do this, though. You need to know if you’re getting the right type of surgery. Take a look at these top types of laser eye surgery in London.
Laser eye surgery v. lens surgery: Which is better if you wear reading glasses?
What type of corrective eye surgery is better for reading glasses? Learn more about lens surgery vs laser eye surgery for reading glasses here.
You don’t choose eye surgery from a menu
Some patients worry they will have to do a whole heap of work to choose the best eye surgery. Not on my watch. Below are some alternatives that you might have heard about, however, I believe it is my duty to choose which eye treatment is best for you after conducting a thorough examination
LASIK
LASIK is the most common form of laser vision correction. It’s a safe and effective treatment for short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism. If you’re considering LASEK, it’s probably because LASIK is not suitable for you.
ReLEx® SMILE
SMILE works similarly to LASEK but is a less-invasive, keyhole treatment. It’s an excellent alternative to LASEK that offers a significantly visual faster recovery, less discomfort and less post-operative dry eye. I recommend it to all my patients as an alternative to LASEK.
PRESBYOND ®
PRESBYOND, also known as “laser blended vision” is a laser vision correction treatment aimed at treating presbyopia and other refractive errors. If you’re unsuitable for LASEK, then you’re also unlikely suitable for PRESBYOND. If you are over 40, then we might discuss this option to help you lessen your dependency on reading glasses or varifocals.
Implantable Contact lenses (ICL)
If you are one of the rare patients for whom laser eye surgery is not suitable, ICL lens implants offer a safe and extremely accurate option to free you from needing glasses.
This option is particularly suitable for you if the shape/thickness of cornea makes you ineligible for laser eye surgery; or, if you are so short- or long-sighted that you are out of the treatable prescription range with laser eye surgery.
Lens Replacement (RLE)
Lens replacement or Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) is an advanced form of vision correction surgery which we use to treat patients over 50 years of age who need glasses for both distance and for reading. If you are 50 plus, then this might be a better option for you if you want to also lessen your dependency on reading glasses and varifocals.
Refractive cataract surgery
If you have a cataract, removing that cataract and replacing your natural lens with a multifocal artificial lens will negate the need to have LASEK, although we might – in rare cases – use it as a top-up procedure.
Complex cataract surgery
If you have a cataract and another complicating eye condition, removing that cataract and replacing your natural lens with an artificial lens will negate the need to have LASEK.

About the author
Mr Alex J. Shortt | Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
MB BCh MSc PhD FRCOphth PGDipCatRef
I’m Alex Shortt, a highly trained academic researcher and Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon based in London’s famous Harley Street medical district. I trained and worked as a consultant for 14 years at London’s Moorfields Eye Hospital. I specialise in advanced technologies for correcting vision, including cataract surgery, implantable contact lenses and laser vision correction.