Who took over Ultralase?

Russell Ambrose
Ultralase was purchased by 3i following the £175m purchase from Corporacion Dermoestetica in January 2008, who had bought the business in May 2005 for £29m. After going into administration, in 2013 Ultralase was acquired by Optimax founder and CEO Russell Ambrose for £10m.

What happened to ultralase?

Ultralase Limited ceased to exist and Ambrose was reported to have created Ultralase Eye Clinics Limited, a move which Watchdog said allowed him to enjoy the perceived trust benefits of Ultralase’s lifetime guarantee, without having to honour it because the new company did not have the same obligations.

Are ultralase and Optimax the same company?

Ultralase is the sister company to Optimax Clinics Ltd; who together make up the Eye Hospitals Group. As a team we run 20 clinics across the UK; specialising in laser eye surgery and lens surgery.

How long after LASEK can I drive?

With the first generation of laser eye surgery which was PRK or LASEK, the recovery typically is one week and we advise patients not to drive for one week.

Who owns Optimax?

Optimax is 62.5 per cent owned by Russell Ambrose, the founder of Optimax, who has a controlling interest in and legal control of Optimax.

Can you go blind from LASEK?

Total blindness – where you have no light perception – caused by laser eye surgery is extremely rare. The American Refractive Surgery Council states that no one has ever gone completely blind from laser eye surgery, with “inadequate aftercare” being the direct cause of any laser eye surgery-induced blindness.

How long does LASEK take to heal?

The flap created by LASEK eye surgery heals in about four to seven days, and the patient usually wears a special contact lens that acts as a bandage for up to four days after surgery. Patients also may experience irritation in their eye during the first day or two after LASEK eye surgery.

Can LASIK fix aging eyes?

LASIK corrects vision by reshaping the cornea. However, the loss of near vision from presbyopia is a result of loss of flexibility and elasticity of the lens of the eye, and LASIK cannot prevent the natural aging process of the lens.

What is the maximum age to get Lasik eye surgery?

The FDA has approved LASIK eye surgery for those 18 years and older, but most providers will encourage patients to wait until their mid-20s after their prescription has stabilized. Read on for a break down of LASIK facts by age range.

What is the safest eye surgery?

According to Donnenfeld, LASIK is the “safest, most effective procedure that’s ever existed in ophthalmology.” In his 28 years of practice, he says he has performed over 85,000 procedures with no patients who developed chronic corneal neuropathy. In fact, complications from LASIK eye surgery are extremely rare.

Is LASEK better than LASIK?

LASEK stands for Laser Assisted Sub-Epithelial Keratectomy. It’s a better choice if you have a thin cornea or a medical condition that makes laser eye surgery more challenging to complete. During the surgery, only one laser will be used to correct your vision— rather than the two that are used in LASIK.

What kind of eye surgery does Ultralase do?

We are part of the Eye Hospital Group, specialising in laser eye surgery and eye treatments that range from lens replacement to dry eye treatment. We have performed over 650,000 treatments since the company was founded, and we are the proud sister company to Optimax!

Who is the owner of the company Ultralase?

Ultralase was purchased by 3i following the £175m purchase from Corporacion Dermoestetica in January 2008, who had bought the business in May 2005 for £29m. After going into administration, in 2013 Ultralase was acquired by Optimax founder and CEO Russell Ambrose for £10m.