Laser Eye Surgery
Laser eye surgery, also known as refractive surgery, is a medical procedure that uses lasers to reshape the cornea of the eye, improving vision and reducing the need for glasses or contact lenses.

What is Laser Eye Surgery?
Laser surgery has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past decade. This popular procedure is done as a corrective measure for those suffering from near-sightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Millions of these procedures have been performed throughout the country with an overwhelming rate of satisfaction.
What sets us apart from the high street is as follows:
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Surgeon-delivered care: In the UK, most laser eye surgery is delivered via a few large high street chains. As a result, you usually see an optician at your pre operative consultation rather than the surgeon who will treat you, and your follow up appointments are often with different opticians. In contrast, you will have a detailed assessment at your first consultation with the surgeon that will treat you, and any post-treatment consultations will also be with your surgeon.
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Highly trained: Professor James Myerscough is a highly trained corneal transplant surgeon, indeed being responsible for managing corneal disease and transplantation in the NHS for over 1 million patients in South Essex. He has a research interest in the surgical management of corneal conditions and has extensively published research on the subject. He trains other surgeons around Europe in the latest surgical techniques via the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS). As a result, he is only interested in choosing the safest and most effective treatment for your eye, based on an in-depth assessment of each individuals’ corneal biomechanics and visual requirements.
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Local-treatment: Although initial consultations on the high street may be local, the treatment itself is often performed in another city, where the laser and surgeon are based. We are the only hospital locally that has both the equipment and expertise to perform both consultations and treatment under one roof.
Expert Laser Eye surgery in Essex – Freedom from glasses and contact lenses
Are you tired of relying on glasses or contact lenses? Laser eye surgery is a safe, effective, and life-changing procedure that corrects vision, allowing you to see clearly without the need for corrective eyewear. Professor James Myerscough, a highly experienced consultant ophthalmologist in Essex, specialises in advanced laser vision correction, offering customized treatments tailored to your eyes and lifestyle.
Types of Laser Eye surgery
Professor James Myerscough provides the latest in laser eye surgery technology, ensuring precision and optimal results. Depending on your prescription, eye health, and lifestyle, he may recommend one of the following procedures:
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LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis):The most popular laser vision correction procedure, LASIK reshapes the cornea for rapid recovery and excellent visual outcomes.
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LASEK (Laser-Assisted Sub-Epithelial Keratectomy): Ideal for patients with thinner corneas, LASEK is a surface-based laser treatment that provides long-term vision correction.
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Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE): An alternative to laser surgery for patients over 40, RLE replaces the eye’s natural lens with an advanced intraocular lens (IOL) to correct vision.