Accuvision Laser Eye Clinic

Well, I had my eyes done in October. The first week, everything was quite misty and my eyes felt gritty. Once the mist cleared my vision was really good, apart from first thing in the morning. I did suffer with my eyes being very dry though and was quite reliant on drops for the first couple of months. I have left it this long as I wanted to write a fair report. It is now almost six months and my eyesight is fantastic, I never allowed myself to hope that I would see this well. The dryness has now gone, and the only slightly negative thing is that I get starburst effect at night. However, this is not uncomfortable and doesn't bother me much, since I used to get it with contact lens and to a certain extent with glasses anyway. I felt that Chad Rostrom did a great job. The only criticism of the service I can give is that I felt that I was rushed out into the waiting room whilst still feeling faint. The aftercare was great though, I was worried about the itchiness in my eyes and was advised to come straight away to see someone, and they even posted me eye drops when I couldn't come to the clinic. All in all, it was the best thing I have done and I am so glad that I took the risk

I was -9 in both eyes, so was delighted when Accuvision were able to treat me in April 2006. I had previously gone to Ultralase who advised that I was not suitable, so to have a positive response from Accuvision was great. I was a bit concerned when they said they could do it as I had already been told I was unsuitable but they reassured me that they had more advanced machinery and could treat patients with a higher prescription. I was made to feel comfortable at all times and the treatment and aftercare were brilliant. I now have 20/20 vision which is amazing as I was so short sighted before. Both my friends and family were amazed wtih the results and I would recommend Accuvision to anyone. Don't put it off any longer, go for it - it's well worth the money.

I had my surgery done back in September as a couple of my friends had had their done at this clinic earlier the same year. I have been completely satisfied with all aspects of the car I have receieved and with the quality of my vision etc which is now better than 20/20 in both eyes. My pre surgery prescription was -5.00 in the left eye and -4.75 in the right eye, it is a pleasure to not have to worry about lenses anymore ! Both of my friends have also been more than satisfied with their results and I have subsequently referred 2 people on to accuvision in the last few months with again the same results. I am sure we all know the risks etc but accuvision are good from the consultation period (no pressure to sign up and good info !) through to the day of surgery and after care. I would completely recommend their service and wish anyone who is considering having surgery luck.

I had my treatment at Accuvision in Fulham and the service they provided me was absolutely amazing. I had previously had a consultation with Optical Express on Shaftesbury Avenue in London. I was appalled by their consultation and sales methods and I knew 100% that I would never let them near my eyes. Their advertising was so misleading. They say their fees start from £395 per eye but they ended up quoting me £3040. Then in the actual consultation they put the drops in my eyes that dilate the pupils. It severely blurred my vision but they insisted I then read and sign an 8 page document. I told her I couldn't see it properly because they had blurred my vision with the drops but she insisted that I tried. I then said their fee of £3040 was more than I had been expecting to pay. She started pressuring me to hand over a £200 deposit so they could start processing a loan for me to cover the fees. I told her I didn't want to take out a loan and I wanted time to think about it. She then started telling me that they were getting very booked up and if I didn't pay the £200 deposit then I may not be able to have treatment for a couple of months. It was a very uncomfortable experience and I would never recommend them to anyone. At one point in the consultation I was left sitting there for over an hour. They kept telling me someone would be with me soon. They only really seemed interested in the money and showed no concern for the needs of individual patients. I discovered Accuvision by doing a search online. I was attracted to them because they only offered Wavefront which was the treatment I was interested in. I booked a free consultation with them. During the consultation I learnt more in 5 minutes than I did in 2 hours with Optical Express. Accuvision carefully explained everything that could go right and everything that could go wrong. They were so thorough and explained every possible detail of the proceedure. They told me absolutely everything I should do before and after the treatment. The clinic was beautiful and clean and modern and I felt I could trust them. I booked myself in for treatment a week later. They charged me £1700 for Custom Wavefront Lasik. My prescription was -5.00 and -3.25. I was getting a better treatment for half the price quoted by Optical Express. The actual day of the proceedure went very smoothly. I arrived at 10am and was finished by 10.25am. First they took some more measurements and compared them to the ones taken a week before in my consultation. I was then taken into another room where I met the surgeon and signed the consent form. Then it was straight through to Laser room. I was told to lay down on the bed and they immediately got to work. They put drops in my eyes so I couldn't feel anything. My left eye was covered while they worked on the right one. To be honest I kind of switched off and didn't really know what was happening. You see some lights and you feel a bit of pressure when they cut the flap. It's quite intense but I almost felt like I was asleep and having a strange dream. You hear a small motor noise as they cut the flap and then it all goes blurry as they pull the flap back. You feel no pain at all. Then the laser pulses for a few seconds and you smell a bit of burning. Again, there is absolutely no pain. Then you see the surgeon putting the flap back in place and covering it with a bandage contact lens (like a daily disposable contact lens). Then it's done and they start on the other eye. I think the nurse took my pulse at this point but I was fine. Ten minutes later I was sitting up and could see. My vision was a little hazy but I could see perfectly through the haze. I walked back to the waiting and sat there for 20 minutes with my eyes closed. I couldn't resist opening my eyes every couple of minutes as I could see so clearly. It was like a miracle. Then the surgeon put some more drops in my eyes, gave me some instructions for the next 24 hours and sent me on my way. It was so quick and easy and I couldn't believe that an hour earlier I couldn't even walk around without my glasses on for fear of bumping into things. I was so impressed by the service given to me by Accuvision and their unbeatable and honest pricing. It's rare to find an organisation that shows such care and attention to their patients. I felt completely at ease and I knew I was in safe and experienced hands. They next day they took out the bandage contact lens and I had better-than-perfect vision. My results were even better than they had expected and they said my vision would continue to improve over the next few days, which it has. I cannot thank them enough. Accuvison don't give you a choice of different lasers like Optical Express do. They tell you what is best for you and they don't offer the choice of using a cheaper, less effective laser as is the case at Optical Express. I cannot praise Accuvision enough for offering the best and latest technology at reasonable and honest prices. Our eyesight is so precious and should only be trusted with the best lasers. That's what Accuvision offers. They don't compromise on quality, they don't overcharge, they don't do misleading advertising and they don't pressure you at any point. If you want the very best then only go to Accuvision. Benjamin Davis, London

On Wednesday 28th February 2007.I had a life changing eye operation. I lead an active life and Accuvision have improved my life style drastically for the better. The thought of never having to worry about contact lenses or glasses is WONDERFUL.From the minute I entered Accuvision I experienced a high level of professionalism and honesty.The staff are very friendly and made me feel at ease at all times. I was as expected on the day of surgery quite nurvous and was really pleased with the care and attention I was given.I would recommend Accuvision highly and I'm extremly happy with my new eyes.

I was -1.75 and -2.25 that was until Wednesday 28th of Feb; I then had my laser treatment at Accuvision Fulham. I chose them through a good friends recommendation, the cost of £1,100 for both eye looked good value. The team were friendly, the environment clean and there's plenty of tea. My operation was quick (pain less), my recovery swift. I've had two check ups, 24 hours later and 7 days. I already knew my 'new' eye sight was brilliant, but they did the checks to confirm 20:20. There are a few more checks to go before fully discharged, but for me no regrets.

I had lasik surgery done in both eyes at the Fulham clinic, in January 2006... ie over 1 year ago. Purposely didn't write any comments immediately after surgery, because I wanted to see how things worked out long term, before giving a verdict. Overall am extremely happy with the results. I had -3.5 in both eyes, and now my vision is 20:20. Don't have to worry about contacts and glasses anymore, and my vision is so good that I have no regrets whatsoever about doing the surgery...although that's not to say that I haven't noticed various slight side-effects to my vision, post-surgery. Night-vision isn't quite as good as before, reading in low-light is more difficult, and at night, light sources appear to have a lot of 'glare' around them. This last point has improved over 12 months. Also, as time goes by, I'm getting used the changes, so they just don't bother me as they did right after surgery. In the months after the op, my eyes tended to get tired and dry at the end of the day. Happily this has now cleared up. I got my surgery for just 1300 pounds was because in January 2006 they were offering new-year discounts. Not sure if they do that every year! The staff at Accuvision were extremely professional, caring and helpful. Joan Griffin was my first point of contact and was there to see me throughout my appointments at the clinic. The surgeon (Chad Rostron) was also very professional and nice to deal with. The procedure itself was quick and not painful, although momentarily uncomfortable! There was a minor complication in my surgery, which Chad Rostron noticed when I returned to clinic for my 7-day check-up. Apparently, when the opened corneal flaps were put back into place at the end of surgery, they did not set properly. In the days after surgery, I was feeling some discomfort every time I blinked, as if my eyes were gritty. Chad advised me to go back into surgery to have the corneas re-lifted and re-set. I was very anxious about this, not wishing to put my eyes through any more stress than they had already undergone. However the process was quick, and I'm happy to say, effective. Afterwards, my eyes immediately felt much better. Despite the minor problems, I would unreservedly recommend Accuvision. They maintained a high degree of professionalism throughout my treatment, and I'm very happy with the results. Two weeks after the surgery, I left England to go to live in Brazil, and I've been here ever since-- driving, swimming, surfing, and experiencing the sights of a new country, all without the hindrance of bad eye-sight. I haven't for one moment regretted having the surgery.

Very good, from start to finish.

A great eye opening experience from start to finish, the pre-care, the operation and the after care (so far, I had surgery a week ago) have been first rate.

I had my surgery only last week.Immediately after my post operation appointment which was next day I have been advised to start my daily works without hesitation including driving. I can see better than my contact lenses and glasses. I am very happy and think why I did not do this earlier. A big thanks to all the staff at Solihull clinic.