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Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK) at UCT Private Academic Hospital

Total review: 18

Cape town, South Africa

Established - 2002

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Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK) at UCT Private Academic Hospital

UCT Private Academic Hospital, located in Syfred Douglas St, Cape Town, South Africa offers patients Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK) procedures among its total of 329 available procedures, across 35 different specialties

. Currently, there's no pricing information for Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK) procedures at UCT Private Academic Hospital, as all prices are available on request only.

There is currently a lack of information available on the specialists practicing at the Hospital, and they are not accredited by any recognized accreditations institutes

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Sheridan Walter, 21 Sep 2020

There’s a pathcare with trained staff who does not know what color tube they need to use for lithium levels—— YELLOW.

Juliettash Stadler, 05 May 2020

My Son was admitted with a very rare autoimmune illness in April this year. The care he was given was superb Prof Dheda, Prof Louw and their team of specialists covered every possibility , diagnosed e

Genevieve Fortuin, 21 Apr 2020

Friendly staff. Very good service to my spouse with his stay at the hospital. Professor soon got him ready. Wash treated for double pneumonia.

maxxx l, 03 Apr 2020

Friendly staff and high calibre expertise

Namhla Taba, 11 Mar 2020

Went to see a gynae, got promised to get my results in 2 weeks (which is already long), never got my test results back even after I called because there was always some excuse. Yet they wasted no time

Deborah Talmarkes, 14 Nov 2019

I get that they’re a private business - but you’d think they’d care more about people’s lives because of the type of business they’re in. Be very careful if you decide to take a loved one to

Fazlyn Petersen, 04 Aug 2019

The only reason why this isn't getting 5 stars is due to the parking. Since I've started going there seem to be more doctors and so parking has become an issue especially if you park in the narrow bay

Ozziefn, 03 Jul 2019

Visiting patient's. Good was nice

Zoelfa Abrahams, 15 Jun 2019

Excellent service will definely go again nursing staff and doctors compassionate and other healthworkers as well

Donnely Wilson, 28 May 2019

Was lucky to be part of the study

lana, 14 Apr 2019

My physician Dr Greg Calligaro is extremely professional and yet still so attentive.He took time to respond to my emails an and spent an hour in our consultation. I had a bronchoscopy procedure last F

Tommy Brown, 06 Apr 2019

Had a brain operation with incredibly professional Professor Taylor and his team. Really good experience and quick recovery as far as operations can be.

Jolene Zeeman, 28 Sep 2018

I prefer only this hospital for certain procedures, because the doctors are fantasies and very well known. The hospital itself is not standard, there is never parking, the entrance and outside are dir

Ntshwari Letsoalo, 02 May 2018

Polite and thorough doctors. Definitely recommend commend!

johannes schutte, 15 Jun 2017

Excellent Hospital with very professional staff and highly qualified ProfessorsVery neat and building has been well looked after.

Louisa Meyer, 02 Jun 2017

I saw the happy faces of the boy who received ears and his family on the TV news last night. Priceless!

Michelle Lesley Singer, 14 Mar 2017

What a blessing that this hospital has Dr Jacques Scherman on their team of Doctors!The "TAVI" procedure that Dr Scherman and his team performed on my father 84 year old father, Mr Harry Singer, on15/

eMags Namibia, 21 Nov 2015

Friendly & Professional staff

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What you need to know about Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK) in Cape Town

LASIK (laser in situ keratomileuses), commonly referred to as laser eye surgery, is a type of refractive eye surgery to correct vision issues. The procedure reshapes the cornea in order to allow light that enters the eye to be properly focused onto the retina for better and clearer vision. It is mainly performed to treat hyperopia (farsightedness), myopia (nearsightedness), and astigmatism. In some cases, LASIK may also be performed on people with mild to moderate cases of refractive errors.

LASIK surgery is basically pain-free and quick. The results enable you to have improved vision eyeglasses or contact lenses. The procedure can be performed on people between the ages of 21 and 40. Sometimes, people over 40 years old can also undergo this procedure.

It is important to be aware that LASIK is not for everyone. There are some cases where patients are not recommended to undergo the procedure, particularly those with keratoconus, immune system disorders, large pupils, advanced glaucoma, eye issues caused by diabetes, past ocular herpes infection, autoimmune disorders, and dry eyes. Make sure to consult with your eye doctor before considering undergoing this type of surgery.

Before LASIK, you may have nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism and you are probably dependent on eyeglasses or contact lenses. Wearing either eyeglasses or contact lenses limits your activities. After LASIK, you can have a clear vision and live an active lifestyle, such as participating in sports. The procedure will significantly improve your quality of life.

What's the Recovery Time for Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK) Procedures in Cape Town?

During the day of the procedure, you may experience hazy or blurry vision. However, your vision will improve over the next couple of days after the procedure. If your job is not physically demanding, you should be able to go back to work within 2-3 weeks after the procedure. Your eyes will continue to heal and improve for about 6 months after LASIK. It is important to follow all aftercare instructions from your healthcare provider to minimize complications and accelerate the healing process.

What's the Success Rate of Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK) Procedures in Cape Town?

LASIK offers a very high success rate. Studies revealed that 95% of patients with nearsightedness can achieve 20/25 vision following their surgery. More than 8 out of 10 people who’ve had :ASIK surgery no longer need glasses or contact lenses in their daily activities.

The results you will get depend on several factors, including your specific refractive error. Those with low degree nearsightedness usually achieve the most successful result. The results are less predictable on people with high degree farsightedness or nearsightedness, along with astigmatism.

Some LASIK patients require a second surgery for enhancement because the surgery results led to an under-correction. In some very rare cases, some people’s eyes can slowly return to the level of vision they had before surgery due to certain conditions, such as another eye problem, abnormal wound healing, and hormonal imbalances.

LASIK also carries some risks that you need to be aware of, including dry eyes, glare, double vision, halos, under-corrections, overcorrections, flap problems, astigmatism, regression, vision loss, and vision changes. Make sure to talk to your eye doctor about the risks.