RELEX SMILE LASER EYE SURGERY LONDON

Our ReLEx smile treatment takes an average of 25 seconds per eye. This is because we use a VisuMax laser which is a fast, seamless technology to correct your vision.

ReLEx SMILE is one of the latest innovations in laser eye surgery because it is a bladeless form of refractive eye surgery which can correct high degrees of short-sightedness, and is also suitable for patients with and without astigmatism. Our ReLEx Smile treatment is performed by our VisuMax laser technology which is uniquely advanced by being minimally invasive and highly individualised for every pair of eyes. Over 95% of patients will achieve the vision correction with just one ReLEx SMILE procedure. Following this, most of the remaining 5% will achieve the desired results with a second procedure.

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or under the age of 21, unfortunately you would not be considered for our laser treatments at this time. We understand you may be looking for the best treatment to correct your vision already which is why we will still be able to book your private consultation with our specialist in advance. If you are over the age of 45, we would not use ReLEx Smile surgery as a suitable treatment to correct your vision. Instead, we would propose our Presbyond laser eye surgery as the best laser treatment for you.

Many people don’t realize that it is now safer to have refractive laser surgery than to correct your vision with contact lenses. ReLEx SMILE is an autonomous laser treatment performed to bring the focus into a natural zone where no glasses or contact lenses are required for you to see clearly. Putting in and taking out plastic contact lenses is always a continuous risk to your sight and increases the chances of damaging your natural lens. By using disposable contact lenses everyday, a serious contact lens infection could lead to extreme vision loss. Everyday contact lenses are an ongoing purchase with an added risk of infection whereas ReLEx SMILE is a healthier investment for achieving clear, natural vision. For glasses wearers, you may find that frequent changes in your prescription can be frustrating and can act as a constant barrier when experiencing new hobbies, especially activities which require visual freedom (swimming, rock climbing, motorsports). ReLEx SMILE removes the need to keep purchasing glasses and removes the restrictions Glasses inevitably create. Having our ReLEx SMILE surgery means you can enjoy old and new activities again without any visual compromises!

After having ReLEx SMILE laser treatment your vision will already be 80% clearer within a few hours! You will be able to drive, play sports and resume life as normal once you have attended an aftercare appointment with your laser specialist, which is 1 week after your treatment date. We advise a one week recovery period after your SMILE treatment to ensure your eyes are healed and assessed, ready for seeing the world again without glasses and contact lenses!

Our ReLEx SMILE treatment costs £2,400 per eye (an all inclusive fee with your private consultation). We understand that having treatment can be a good investment for your eye health which is why we offer a 0% interest-free finance option to help you achieve the clear vision you want without the anxiety of costs.

The minimum age for our ReLEx Smile laser treatment is 21. This is because when we are young our eyes are still developing which means your prescription will likely change again. Once your prescription is stable (usually at the age of 21) we will be very happy to help you correct your vision to see without glasses and contact lenses.

Yes, our ReLEx Smile laser eye surgery permanently corrects your vision and restores clear, natural vision. However, because our eyes naturally change when we become much older (45 onwards) you may find that you need another laser treatment to prevent yourself from needing reading glasses.

Unfortunately, If you have keratoconus (a thin cornea) you would not be suitable for our ReLEx Smile treatment but we do offer the best alternative for freedom from glasses with our Implantable contact lenses. This procedure achieves the same results as our ReLEx smile treatment and you can still say goodbye to your glasses and everyday contact lenses!

Yes. We do offer finance for ReLEx Smile laser eye surgery and because we know ReLEx smile is a great investment for achieving long-term sight, we offer a 0% interest free finance option for 24 months. Find out if you are eligible for our laser eye surgery finance.

After coming to visit our laser specialist, we will give you clear instructions about the requirements you need to take before your treatment. We will ask that you do not wear any soft contact lenses 2 weeks before your laser consultation and your treatment day. If you wear hard contact lenses, we will ask you to not wear these for a minimum of 2 weeks. If you have worn hard contact lenses for more than 1 year we will require that you add 1 week for every decade you have worn hard contact lenses. For example, if you have worn hard contact lenses for 4 years, you will need to stop wearing them for 6 weeks (2 weeks minimum and 1 week for every decade). This will ensure your SMILE treatment is accurate and corrects the right measurements without any false measurements that contact lenses can unfortunately create.

We understand it can be difficult removing your contact lenses but as contact lenses distort the shape of your natural eye, it is best recommended to remove any contact lenses 2 weeks before your laser consultation, ready for your eye assessments. This will make sure any measurements taken from your eyes are perfectly measured to assess your suitability. For your treatment day our visumax laser can correct your vision precisely, providing your contact lenses are removed 2 weeks before your procedure day. Our laser specialist will clearly talk you through any requirements before your treatment and help you with any concerns you have about removing your contact lenses.

Usually ReLEx SMILE heals within 3 days after the procedure however we leave one week for recovery before your aftercare appointment with your laser specialist. We will then ask you to attend two more follow up appointments (6 months and 12 months) in the future to monitor how you are with your new, natural vision. We like our patients to feel that their aftercare is important because it is. This is why our specialists will check in with you up to 12 months after your treatment.

My-iClinic is a leading eye care centre based in the vibrant city of London. Located in the heart of the UK’s capital, our clinic offers a range of cutting-edge ophthalmic services and treatments in a world-class healthcare environment. Being situated in London provides several distinct advantages to our patients. Firstly, our central location ensures easy accessibility, whether you’re a local resident or traveling from afar. London’s diverse and international population allows us to serve a broad and culturally rich patient base, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of unique eye care needs. Moreover, our proximity to top-tier medical institutions and research centres means we have access to the latest advancements in eye care technology and collaborate with leading experts in the field. At My-iClinic, we take pride in delivering exceptional eye care services against the backdrop of one of the world’s most dynamic and innovative cities.

Our ReLEx smile surgery is not painful or uncomfortable during the treatment because we use anaesthetic eye drops before the laser corrects your vision. Some patients describe an itchy sensation after their treatment but this lasts only a few hours.