Accuvision Laser Eye Clinic

I cannot sing the praises of the Doctors and staff at Accuvision highly enough. I wish also to thank Lasik-eyes. I had been considering laser surgery for years but it was only after contacting Accuvision that I felt confident enough to go ahead with the procedure. Accuvision's 'state of the art' technology and the patience of their staff, as I asked hundreds of questions, was commendable. My prescription was –5.5 in both eyes, I’m 25 years old and I had worn glasses since I was 13. I had areas of concern when I first spoke to Accuvision. The main questions were,would be able to see as well after surgery as I did with my lenses, and would I need glasses in the future. The replies were honest and understandable no guarantees but a better than 95% chance I would see 2020 and only a small possibility of needing a reduced prescription. I was reassured with the honest approach of no guarantees albeit from their previous patients then odds were heavily in my favour. After my initial consultation, Accuvision were able to provide me with outcomes of patients with a similar prescription to mine the numbers were very good. They also explained that I would (like most people) need reading glasses after the age of 45 this would be the case if I was to continue wearing contact lenses. I went ahead with the procedure. Having surgery should give me approx 20 years of ‘glasses free’ vision after which I would probably need to start wearing reading glasses as my eye muscles weakened. The likelihood of 20 years without glasses was enough to persuade me to go ahead and have the laser eye surgery. I am a travel agent and travelling with all the kit that goes with contact lenses and then also taking specs was getting me down. I was scared perhaps terrified would be more accurate, but my fears proved to be totally unfounded. The procedure took approx 10 minutes and while it was slightly uncomfortable it did not hurt at all! My vision was instantly ‘cured’, as I left the operating theatre I was able to see my glasses on the table at the far end of the room. You are advised to keep your eyes shut as much as possible in the next few hours after the op. To be honest that was the most comfortable thing to do, as my eyes felt as if I'd over worn my contact lenses. It was an amazing feeling to be able to read car number plates without glasses as I left Accuvision and walked out. My eyes felt gritty for about 4 hours. That evening I went out for a meal confident in my vision only a slight haziness, which cleared over the next few days. Now with the opening of a Midlands clinic close to the NEC I have my appointments with the clinic staff there. I can not congratulate the staff at both the Accuvision Centres. Also I would like to thank this web site for the help in navigating my way to a successful outcome of better than 2020. I am surprised at the volume of testimonials that you have collected. It was this volume and diversity of patients both on lasik-eyes and Accuvision that helped me build up the confidence to undertake this “life changing” surgery. THANKS LASIK-EYES and ACCUVISION. I cannot stress how much easier life is without having to worry about lenses and solutions and glasses. I have travelled abroad a number of times and thank god for Accuvision. If you are considering laser eye surgery. Don’t be frightened at least ask the questions.

So far the results have been fantastic! I had the surgery on Monday 17th January 05 and the whole experience from the initial consultation in December 04 through to the surgery itself couldn't have been handled in a more professional and caring manner. At all stages you are kept fully informed of everything going on around you/happening to you. I was always put at ease either by Vikesh or Mike or any other member of the support team. I noticed an immediate difference in my long sighted vision (I was short sighted), but experienced some blurriness in my short sighted vision, which I had been warned of in advance. Also some blurring on lights/traffic lights, but this is to be expected and can take a few months to subside. (But if you broke your leg, you wouldn't expect to be playing football after a week!) I was given clear simple instructions in relation to aftercare and the antibiotics I needed to take, which were to avoid me getting any infection in the eyes. I have just had my week's check-up and the results are very good and Vikesh is very pleased with the results. I am now back to doing everything normally - driving, playing squash, using the playstation and using a computer on a daily basis. Although rubbing my eyes if itchy is still a no no! I would definately recommend Accuvision to anyone. And thanks once again to everyone for their professionalism and support.

My perscription was not very high -2 and -2.5 but I wanted to do the treatement to make my life easier. Travelling all the time and going out was often uncomfortable due to the contact lenses. I had the surgery in October 2004 and everything has been perfect so far. During the consultation I was told everything I needed to know so when the time came for the operation I felt confident that all will be fine. I have to admit that the first 4 hours after the surgery I got a bit scared because my eyes were so watery and the stinging didn't let me relax.After the first night however everything was even smoother. I trying to be careful when I was out the first couple of days so that nothing would get in my eyes. I have not heard any problems so far apart from some dryiness but I had that problem before the surgery so that is not something new to me. I was very happy with the staff and I really felt that they cared. I still feel that I would be welcome to call them with any questions I might have. I don't regret going ahead with my laser treatement at all! My life is much simpler now.I would recommend Accuvision to my friends and this of course is from my personal experience.

Its been 2 and a half years since my Wavefront-Guided laser op. I was -3 in both eyes. I had a terrible first 3 months while my eyes settled to the dryness factors. One day I would have 20/10 vision and the next I would hardly be able to read the print on my screen with my face 5 inches from it – incredibly frustrating, since you obviously can’t get glasses to aid you when the prescription changes everyday. However week by week this improved greatly. A lot was due to the fact I tend to sleep with my eyes ever so slightly open. They settled down to 20/20. Although I haven’t had them tested for 2 years, I am confident, because I am able to stand back from the crowd (by at least 4 yards) as we all look at the train times in Waterloo Station. Very happy I spent the £3k. No more glasses to bend, break, scratch or lose and no more dry, itchy and irritating contact lenses to fiddle with. How many times had I put them inside out on my eye only having to remove them and put them back in correctly, only slightly dirtier; worst of all - how about putting in monthly lenses without having neutralised the peroxide – Ow!; then those ultra thin ones as they slip behind your eyeball where they get stuck for a couple of hours or simply just ripping the little buggers! Couldn’t be any happier with my new eyes.

Having had to wear varifocals for as many years as I can remember, the idea of never having to wear them anymore seemed to me a lot to ask. I made enquiries to ultralase but after an examination they said they did not have the eqipment to perform the surgery.This was not what I wanted to hear but I went away thinking that was the end of the matter and that I would have to wear glasses forever. Then about a year later I saw an advertisement for Accuvision showing results for someone with a prescription of +8.0 and mine were +4.5. I telephoned them and was invited in for an eye test and they were confident that I would be suitable for the treatment. Because my prescription was high I was told that even after surgery I would need glasses for close up work but my long sight should be 20/20. My appointment was in August 2004 and was competely painless which meant the nurse did not have to hold my hand so I missed out there but the results were amazing.On the way home on the train (I live in Kent) I could not resist raising my sunglasses to have a look around and everything was in focus which of course delighted me. After about three months I noticed that my close up work was becoming difficult and it was suggested I may need an enhancement to correct the eyes with an adjustment of just 1.5+. This was performed in January 2005 and a week later an eye test revealed that the target of 20/20 had been achieved. I am very pleased with this result and can recommend anybody who has worries about laser surgery to speak to the very nice people at Accuvision who will not only offer you great support but will not perform surgery if you are not suitable or they think you might be at risk. Our eyes are very precious and I only wanted people that I trust to look after them and Accuvision was the right decision for me.I still find it strange not wearing glasses but it is one of the best things I have done.

My eyes were originally approx -6.75 (right) and -5.5. Originally operated on in August 2004 (Wavefront) and the initial results were VERY poor. After one month they had improved alot..but only to -0.75/+0.75 left and right -0.75. I was after having them redone, but I knew I would have to wait slightly longer anyway for a re-op. 2 months later my eyes had not changed more and they re-operated. Before the 2nd op I could go about my daily business just fine and was feeling reasonably happy viewing the world - just slightly short sighted, strong second image in my weaker eye (with wavefront surely this should never happen?!) , but I had no haze and low light levels were fine. After the second op, I came off with a hazy view of the world, although I could tell of a slight refraction improvement behind it. The main problem I have now 2 months after the 2nd op is the continual presence of haze all day long, which in my honest opinion hasn't changed since the days after the op and is really getting to me - big problem regarding my visual acuity and my general confidence in how I go about in the world. Viewing things .e.g. number plate distances.. seems very poor..at times not being able to read them until right on top of my car. Night vision - I seem to be noticing trouble now (even though I have large pupils anyway)..changing to stronger light bulbs and using more lights in the house. Having been through 2 lasing of my eyes and witnessing the healing 1st time round, I am starting to strongly worry about the outcome of my eyes - another 2 months, 1/2, 1 year's time, the same strong haze afflicting my view will still be with me?...nobody can say for sure. Now I wish maybe I never had the second op done. But also I wish I never had the WHOLE thing done altogether. I had completely perfect vision with contact lenses - I miss that ALOT - being able to read signs properly in the street and seeing into the distance clearly. Although my reason for having the op was the discomfort of the lenses after years of wearing them....my eyes still feel dry and irritable at times now anyway. My advice - it IS a gamble people..there are people who wish they didn't have it done - like myself. I was no boarder line case either - health, age condition of my eyes. One massive long waiting game for myself now with no sure outcome at the end. A rating of 3*....a little meaningless.. how can anyone really rate a service like this against another one - you only have it once/twice with the same clinic.

It's now 2 1/2 years since my wavefront guided lasik with accuvission and about 1 1/2 years since my last review on this site. To recap I had +6.5 long sight & it took over a year for my eyes to settle down. I still have 20/20 vision within the conditions of an optition - however they do notice my astigmatism which Accuvision said they sorted out. I recently failed a driving test on not being able to read the number plate. My vision is poor in dim lighting, in all but the most overcast days I need sunglasses. My partner thinks it's the worst £3k I ever spent! However I still feel liberated by not wearing glasses, sunglasses I can cope with (that's what they're for!) & lights are there at night. I have phoned Accuvision but was told by the receptionist I'd have to pay for extra treatment as it's more than a year since I had it done.

I had been wearing glasses or contacts for about 25 years with a prescription of -5.5 & -5.75. I wanted corrective surgery but waited until I found a recommended, safe procedure. Accuvision were suggested to me by a neighbour who had his eyes corrected there a year previous and had experinced no problems. The free consultation was extremely thorough & profeessional, plus the specialist surgeon performing the procedure instilled confidence. The whole procedure took about 20 minutes. It was rather like going to the dentist...but not as bad! The next day I could see fine, with just a slight dry itching and two weeks later it was as if I'd never had glasses! After 6 weeks I have better than 20:20 vision. I'd recommend it.

The whole team at accuvision were great. Initial consultations were very informative and surgery time was quick and efficient with lots of support from the surgeons and whole team. The surgery itself wasnt painful, just uncomfortable for a few minutes, with a lifteme worth of benefits. After care is also great with a 24hr number should you need it. Highly recommend going to accuvision if you are considering laser treatment.

I thought about having Laser Surgery about 3 years ago, but that was as far as it went until my friend had hers done and said how fantastic it was. So I rang round a number of companies only to be told that they could not do my prescription, it was Accuision and one other company that said it could be done. I opted for the other company as it was only 300 miles from where I live in Scotland and Accuvision was 600. I went for my consultation in July this year and all was well, I told them that I have Ulcerated Colitis and it was put in my notes and nothing mentioned about it. I booked to have the surgery at the end of July. My husband and I travelled overnight so we could get to the clinic for the 9.50 appointment. I was very excited and also very scared, but the thought that I would be able to see spurred me on. I was called into the consulting room and the surgeon looked at my notes and straight away said he was unable to treat because of the colitis, he had to tell me 3 times before I was able to take in what he was saying and I just cried and cried, I couldnt understand why it was not mentioned to me at the consultion. Over the past 4 months I have been in contact with the company and they keep saying they will be able to do it some time when they have some new equipment installed. A month ago my daughter had her eyes done and it made me want mine done even more when I saw what great results she had, so my husband told me to ring Accuvision even though it would be a long journey. I rang and made an appointment for 6.12.04, consultation at 10am and the treatment at 2pm if all was well, we travelled down on the Sunday and stayed overnight so we could get to the 10am appointment. I had my consultation and was told the surgery could go ahead and would I like to have it done straight away, so I said yes and was out of the clinic by mid-day. It was a very quick and painless treatment and I could see straight away. Everyone in the clinic was so nice and made you feel you was the only person they had to deal with that day. We went back to the hotel and I kept my eyes closed for the rest of the day as much as I could, we had a meal in the hotel restaurant so I wouldnt have to go outside incase dust got into my eyes. Next day we went back for the check-up and my right eye that I couldnt read the top letters with the day before could read the bottom line of letters, fantastic. I had no pain or discomfort at any time, I just get dry eyes which is quite normal and I use tear drops throughout the day. I have been to Aberdeen to have my first week follow-up and the optician was impressed by my new eyes, all is well and I am just delighted with the results. My right prescription was Sph+4 Cyl-5 Axis22. I am so glad that my husband made me ring Accuvision as I would still be waiting and waiting on the other company, I just wish I had rung them first. If anyone is thinking of having Laser Surgery, dont hesitate, it is so great to be able to see. I am 50 and have worn glasses for 43 years, it takes a bit of getting used to not putting on your glasses when you get up. If you would like to email me about the surgery I would be more than happy to answer any questions. Linda Powditch. Scotland.