Accuvision Laser Eye Clinic

It is now 3 weeks, since I plucked up the courage to have laser surgery to my eyes! Like many people I was very anxious about making what was, to me, such a huge decision. However, the pre-op assessment allayed most of my concerns and gave me a really good understanding of what I could expect at the time of surgery and afterwards,and of the potential complications and likely benefits. Many thanks to Vikash Patel, for his patience and calmness, and for answering all my queries, without putting me under any pressure to make a decision. The surgery went exactly as planned with all the staff helping to put me at my ease. What amazes me most, is that for me, there really was no pain at all! The surgeon Mr Rostron was highly professional and the whole procedure took about 15 minutes. Unfortunately, at my follow up the next day, it became apparent that the corneal flap had moved during the night and was ruckled up, leaving my vision blurred.Within minutes, after a comprehensive explanation, I was back in the treatment room, having the flap repositioned. Once again the procedure was swift and painless,many thanks to Daryus, and the following day my sight was perfect. This has been one of the best decisions I have made, my eyesight is perfect and it is great not to have to wear glasses any more! I would highly recommend the friendly staff and the expertise I found at AccuVision.

I had my eyes lasered at Accuvision in May 2005. I am absolutely thrilled with the result. I am 54 and had a prescription of -6.5 with astigmatism. The results are fantastic and I'm certainly very pleased that I had it done. All the staff are very polite and friendly and they really put you at your ease. The surgery does not hurt at all, the most you could say is some slight discomfort for a short while but it is certainly worth it.

I have recently had my one year follow-up appointment at Accuvision having been treated in April 2004 and they have been fantastic from my initial consultation through surgery and follow-up appointments. I had -7 prescription in one eye and slightly higher in the other, both with astigmatism and larger-than-average pupils - now I have 20/20 vision. I never thought this would be possible! Having started wearing glasses aged 5 and having had several unsuccessful and uncomfortable attempts at wearing contact lenses in my teens and twenties I never thought I'd be free of glasses. I had looked into laser surgery in the early 90s and been told my prescription was too high and that basically I would never be treatable. When I went to have a consultation with Accuvision (aged 37) I had prepared myself for a 'No' to avoid disappointment. The consultation was very thorough and I was delighted (and amazed!) when told I was treatable. Everything was very clearly explained, and I was reassured at how thorough the post-operative care sounded with several regular check-ups following the procedure. Because everything was so carefully explained (and also because I found the comments on this website very helpful and reassuring) on the day of surgery I felt fairly relaxed. I had Wavefront Lasik and it was quick and painless. I took it easy for the next few days and made sure I didn't rub my eyes. I was delighted and amazed with the results - I never thought it would be possible. Without my glasses previously I wouldn't have been able to read the top letter of an optician's chart - now I can read the bottom line! Many thanks to everyone at Accuvision - their care and treatment is fantastic - I'm so glad I came to see you!

I was turned down by a couple of clinics as I was very short-sighted, have flat eyeballs and very large pupils. I found Accuvision through Lasikeyes and phoned them, half expecting to be turned away. To my relief they said that they thought they could treat me, although could not guarantee me 20:20 vision. After a very thorough consultation and a chat with one of the surgeons I decided to go ahead. I had my surgery in March, and am delighted. I went back last week for my latest checkup and now have better vision unaided than I had with glasses before surgery. It was not entirely problem free, there was a problem with the healing of one of the flaps, but it was sorted out promptly and efficiently. All the staff were great, and I think it was money very well spent. I can't recommend them highly enough!

I am back at work 48 hours after having surgery which says a lot about how easy the procedure is. My initial check-up said better than 20/20. My prescription was -3.00 in each eye. I compared 3 clinics, Ultralase, Optical Express and Accuvision. I went for Accuvision because the environment felt right and the surgeon, Chad Rostron works in the NHS which is listed as an important criteria on the choosing the surgeon page on this site. The surgery was very quick and their approach was very calming. Nevertheless, you do worry that you are completely mad in deciding to have your eye cut into! If you are nervous of dentists etc ask if you can take a valium or something. Fortunately it is over very quickly and is completely painless. I kept my eyes shut from surgery until the next morning as this helps healing. It basically feels like you have some soap and an inside out contact lense in your eye for about 2 hours post surgery. The next day feels like you have been wearing contact lenses for too long and now, 48 hours later, I just feel like I have contact lenses in, I always found my vision slightly blurry when scrolling down a computer page too quickly with contact lenses in and this is exactly the same sensation. I will post again in a couple of months to confirm that my eyes feel 100% normal but so far I am really happy with the result.

My husband and I had our eye surgery about 9 weeks ago, and I think it's time to consider the results. My husband (with a real strong prescription, -11 / -9, that means blind as a mole and not allowed to wear contact lenses any more) and I (-3.5 and -1.5) had been interested in eye treatment for many years, but we had the feeling that eye treatment in Germany is not as common as in other countries. If somebody talked e. g. on TV about it, in most cases it was quite a negative report showing the risks, side effects etc. So we were very hesitant. Nevertheless, two years ago my husband went to a prestigious ophthalmologist in Germany for a first consultation. He was told that his eyes could be treated by lasik, but a dioptre of about -2 would still remain. Continuing to wear glasses after eye surgery was not the result my husband wanted to have. So we again postponed the project “eye treatment”. As fate would have it, my husband's brother has been working in the lasik business for a few years. Travelling around the world, he has got access to specialists around the world, with a lot of experience, best staff and equipped with the best technology, etc., and so, fortunately, he got to know about Accuvision. He had his own eye surgery there last year and he was so enthusiastic and happy about the result, that he convinced us, in many and detailed discussions, to take a trip to London. Our flight was very early on March 17 and, a little bit tired, we arrived at the clinic at around 11 am. We got a warm welcome, and after some relaxing minutes and cups of coffee we both were called for parallel consultations. The consultations were very thorough and everything was explained to us in great detail. The outcome of the consultation was that we met all requirements for lasik surgery with optimal results. What a surprise for my husband, who hadn't expected that! As we felt ourselves to be in the best of hands at Accuvision we didn't hesitate, and decided to undergo the treatment the same day. My husband went first. He was very nervous when going to the operating theatre, but when he came back after about 15 minutes he was all smiles and said that it was completely painless and there was no need to worry. My turn came later in the afternoon. The whole procedure also took no more than 15 minutes - I found it a little bit uncomfortable, but painless. During the evening vision was a little bit blurred, but the next morning the “aha” experience came when we woke up. We could see details in the room and in the gardens outsight of the hotel very clearly without glasses. The consultation on that morning at Accuvision was again very thorough and professional, and we were pronounced with 20/20 vision. What a touching moment! We enjoyed the next two days in London very much with sightseeing tours, a musical and so on. Without glasses!! After some ups and downs in the next two weeks (which were predicted by Accuvision) we now have constant perfect vision. We still have moments when we can't believe that those 15 minutes changed our lives so positively. It was the best of decisions to have our eyes treated, and to have had the surgery done by Accuvision. The friendly Accuvision team does such an excellent job that, with a clear conscience, we can advise everybody who is interested in having eye treatment by lasik to get in touch with them.

I visited a few clinics to get different opinions, and I'm very pleased I chose Accuvision. Their service was first class, the staff were friendly and informative and the results have been excellent. If you've made your mind up that you want treatment, I'd definitely recommed this place to anyone.

It is about two years now since I had laser eye surgery at Accuvision. Prior to deciding whether to have treatment I looked at a number of sites & found this one the most useful. I was interested to know what peoples experience was some while after surgery, rather than just after a few weeks. As I am now in that position myself, I thought it might be useful to recount my own experience. I had laser eye surgery two years ago when I was 51. The entire process was speedy, without pain & completely successful. Pre-treatment, I had short sight. My prescription was between –8.5 & -9.5 with severe astigmatism in both eyes. I became aware that some clinics only dealt with less severe conditions & after some six months of looking at the web, dithering & irresolution, I decided to make an appointment at Accuvision who seemed to cover all eventualities. They had received almost evangelical praise from people having used them & I think that was what tipped the balance for me. When I visited, there was no hard sell & I felt that I was being given space to make up my mind. Measurements were taken & I was assured that I was a suitable case. After a few more days pondering, I made the appointment for the surgery a few weeks hence – in May 2003. I did nothing in particular before surgery other than have a couple of days off work to rest (if not relax) before the treatment. The actual treatment was a pleasant anti-climax. I recall having some form of drops put in my eyes a few minutes before being ushered into the treatment room. The laser didn’t look much different to the sort of equipment I’d see in a dentist’s room (but of course my sight wasn’t very good!). I think I recall some checks to line up laser & I. There was no discomfort as such, but there was some form of fitment to make sure I didn’t blink mid-zap. Each eye took only about 30 seconds to a minute. I could hear whirring & it looked like I was looking through an old fashioned kaleidoscope. The instant it was over, I could see better albeit through slightly watery eyes. I doubt I was in the treatment room for more than 10-15 minutes. After treatment, I sat out in the main reception area for some minutes & then back in to another room to check that all had gone to plan. I was already seeing well, but it was emphasised that I should keep my eyes shut for the rest of the day & take drops in the eye for a two or three days at gradually increasing intervals. I was told that the first 24 hours were very important & to stick to the regime suggested. Although I’d read of others going straight out after surgery, I followed my instructions to the letter. We took a cab home & I had a very boring afternoon & evening with my eyes shut, but with the consolation of Radio 4. I took the drops at the times recommended. There was no pain. Once at home, I found the first two or three hours mildly uncomfortable – a bit like your eye might feel if you’ve taken a lash out – when it still stings a little, but that was all. For the first couple of nights, I had to wear goggles (to protect the eye in case you rub it unintentionally when asleep) & could do a fair imitation of a human to bluebottle mutant. I took a further week off work to give my eyes a good rest. Personally, I think this is a good idea. You might not feel you need it, but having paid good money out to get good eyesight, it seems worth taking a few extra days just to make sure. If nothing else, it gives you time to get used to what you look like in a mirror! And that was that! I returned the day after surgery & was assured all had gone well. I could see perfectly. I returned at the requisite times – as I recall it, a week after, a month after & three months after. For good measure I returned after a year & (finally) recently after all but two years. Each visit confirmed that the treatment was a success, that there was no problem with the eyes & that all was fine. I have no need of glasses, I can read perfectly, use a computer. I have no problem driving – day or night & experience on ‘night-vision’ problems. I’ve no need to go back to Accuvision anymore – but I think I will actually miss it! I felt I owed them a debt, for what they have done for me – hence this message. This surgery really can be life changing. I had worn glasses for 40 years & resented the fact for about 39. The psychological effect of my not wearing glasses has been immense. I feel far happier inside my own skin & I think my dealings with the outside world – friends, family & work have all been enhanced. This is a big step & you would be well advised to think it through at your own pace. If my experience is anything to go by, Accuvision are well worth a visit. For me, everything promised has come about with minimum hassle & to considerable effect. I really cannot emphasise enough how much better it has made me feel – hence my recommendation & thanks to Accuvision.

Where do I begin! Last week I went into Accuvision with a -15 in each eye and today I am writing this with a -0.5 in my right eye and pretty much perfect in my left eye! Accuvision were amazing, believe me with a prescription as bad as mine I certainly did the research and I found Accuvision, the friendliest, the most honest and the most caring out of all the others. This was particularly noticeable when I went in for surgery first time round and they discovered a small hole in my retina. Surgery was cancelled and my money refunded, but more importantly than that the guys at Accuvision arranged for me to see an eye specialist near my home to get the hole checked out and phoned the next day to make sure I was ok.They explained that I could retry the operation once the hole has stabilised but never once pressurized me into it. When I returned everyone greeted me by name and I felt like they were all rooting for me! Although there were a few of us having operation that day you never feel rushed, or get that conveyor belt feeling! So now apart from a few artificial tears I can drive, use my pc and go out in the evening without the dreaded glasses! Thanks guys - you changed my life xx

The treatment I received was 1st class. I was always informed and the whole process was explained in detail. A very professional company and a great result. I would recommend laser eye treatment to anyone who can have it done. I checked out a number of other companies and went to other consultations and Accuvision was by far the best.