Accuvision Laser Eye Clinic

I underwent bilateral LASIK at Accuvision on 29th May 2002. Previously -2.75L/-3.75R with about 0.5 astig. Now 6/6 unaided VA and very happy with the results. Very slight haloing and starbursts, which don't really cause too much bother. I experienced no pain at all during the treatment, just a high level of anxiety caused more by what my mind was imagining, than what was actually going on. I would definitely recommend Accuvision to anyone interested in laser sight correction. Having read only glowing, 5/5 reports about Accuvision on this site prior to my treatment, I must admit I did suspect that they might be offering some kind of referral incentive - they were the only clinic without a single negative comment. But I can confirm these are all genuine; Accuvision don't give any kind of financial inducement if you recommend to a friend (unlike at least one other company who I shan't name...don't want this website being closed down again!) Accuvision is an extremely well-run practice with friendly, supportive and competent staff. They operate from attractive, clean, modern premises and use state-of-the-art equipment. The pre-and post-treatment care is thorough, professional and without hard sell. I've read many postings since my Lasik op from people with very challenging prescriptions, who'd been turned down by other clinics but treated successfully by Accuvision, and that reinforces my view that I had the best, most advanced treatment available. The only improvement I can think of, would be to introduce a separate recovery area for patients immediately post-op, rather than sending them straight back into the waiting area. Don't get me wrong, it's not an unpleasant place to be, but I'm sure that a quieter, softly-lit room with reclining chairs would be more conducive to resting for the first 20 minutes or so. Just an idea. Although the long-term effects are little-known, at this point in time I'm in no doubt that it's the best thing I ever did...no regrets AT ALL. The cliché certainly applies that I wish I'd done it years ago. There's just no way to describe the feeling, the first time you go to push your specs back up your nose, then realise you're not wearing any! It's certainly not right for everyone, and things certainly CAN go wrong, which is why you should do careful research beforehand, wise up as much as possible about the benefits and risks, and think very carefully about why you want to have your sight surgically corrected. If you're younger, you may want to wait awhile, until the technology advances further and there is a larger pool of post-op patients to study. For instance, laser keratomes are under development which may provide a safer, more accurate cut than a blade. But, being in my mid-30's, I decided I wanted to enjoy the results while I still (hopefully) have many active years ahead of me, and as it turned out, it was the right choice. Feel free to email me with any other questions etc steven.mercer@tesco.net For the full details, you can read my Lasik diary at http://homepages.tesco.net/steven.mercer

Went to Accuvision on Tuesday for an initial consultation. As many before, I found all the staff to be friendly, helpful and above all extremely professional and knowledgeable. I am also going to the Centre for sight as a comparison but they will have to be out of this world to beat the confidence I already feel towards Accuvision. Apparently I have larger than average pupils(!!) and this makes the surgery more complicated despite my low prescription of -3 in both eyes. Has anyone else had this and gone ahead with Wavefront - I'm scared and would welcome any reassuring comments!!

Had my 'Wavefront' treatment on the 17th Feb. and now, two days later, have to say that this is easily one of the best things I have done. Pre-treatment I was -5:00 and -4:75 with astigmatism in the left eye. One day after surgery I was at 20/20 and have been delightedly reading absolutely anything and everything I can find...it really is like being a kid in a sweet shop! The operation was painless but uncomfortable and I would agree with earlier comments about the unpleasantness of having your eyes clamped and something attached to the eyeballs. Amazingly, since this, I have experienced almost zero discomfort other than my eyes feeling somewhat dry - as if I had worn contacts for too long. No itching, prickling, feeling as if an eyelash was stuck....I think I have been very lucky although I did follow the post op. recommendations religiously! On the day following surgery I was told that if I went in to an opticians for an examination, they would be very unlikely to tell that I had had surgery only 24 hours previously; the 'flap' had healed in that time! I am going back for a weeks check up on the 24th Feb after which I will post again but for now I am noticing almost daily improvements. It's true my eyes feel 'tired' but with regular periods of rest I think they will continue to improve. The cost of treatment was £3600 but so far certainly worth all the scrimping and saving.

I was treated on the 31st Jan with two heavily astigmatic eyes (-6 area) and thin corneas plus large pupils. Like most people who have had this operation it does not hurt at all. Post op I am around -1 and -3 so I may well need to get the left eye redone at some point. My right eye is really superb and I am very staisfied with the treatment I have received. 319 micons in the good eye but 300 in the left means that for any enhancement I will have reduced corneal bed thickness of only 270 area. This is the hard part as I do not want to suffer corneal bulging. If anyone knows what minimum thickness is safe please email me. One thing is for sure - Darius runs a very tight ship at Accuvision.

I have just had a very thorough and professional consultation with Accuvision and having also been to Ultralase I would say that there is no comparison - Accuvision is far more comprehensive. One question though: I have -7.5 and -8 with a -1.25 astigmatism and thin corneas and have been quoted £5000. I was expecting £4000 but definitely not %000. Judging some of the other comments on this site for people with my sort of vision this still seems high. Anyone else been quoted such a high amount?

I've just been for my check-up the day after surgery. Both corneal flaps have healed back in perfect location, and my vision with both eyes together is already not far off 20/20. Considering only a day before I was -10 dioptre, I'm finding this a bit mind-blowing at the moment. The procedure itself yesterday was a breeze. The preparation for surgery was done while I was lying on the laser bed, which meant I was settled when the time came. I won't say I managed to relax completely, but Darius and the team were very reassuring, talking me through the procedure throughout. There was no pain at all. The critical thing for me was the thickness of cornea left post-op (to reduce the risk of corneal ecstasia). Even with my prescription, there is still 330 microns left in my worst eye, which is very comforting. So far I have noticed no flares, halos or the like. I would recommend anyone with a complex prescription like mine to go and see Accuvision. I believe it was their dedication, careful deliberation and technology that made my procedure go so smoothly - I'll post in a few weeks about how my vision settles down. All in all - they are the pups nuts! I'm very grateful to everyone there for making sure things turned out so well.

Could customers please indicate the cost of the laser treatment, so that prospective customers can get an idea of the range of prices. I know the price will be based upon individual case, however, if you give a rough indication of you prescription then people will get an idea.

My mother prompted me into having laser treatment - I think it is something she would have considered, if it had been available when she was my age. I had Wavefront Guided Custom LASIK on 15th January 2003, two weeks after my 41st birthday. (My mother kindly paid for one eye, as it was her suggestion!) It is therefore exactly four weeks since my treatment. My optician in Lincoln recommended Accuvision to me. I took his advice, which meant staying in London for two nights; Tuesday -consultation, Wednesday - treatment, Thursday-follow up appointment. Listening to my mother and optician were the two best things I have EVER done. The procedure was absolutely pain-free, the anaesthetizing drops certainly worked! Immediately after the treatment things were hazy, as to be expected. My husband escorted me back to our hotel room and I rested with my eyes shut. Every hour I administered my eye drops (these were to prevent any chance of infection) and each time I opened my eyes I noticed an improvement. By the following morning, I simply could not believe my eyes! I could see absolutely EVERYTHING! (Even the underground station names on the map in the train on my 3rd consecutive journey to Parsons Green). Darius and Vic said the treatment had been a huge success and I couldn't have agreed more. One week later, I made the pilgrimage down to Fulham once again (not for the last time, I hasten to add!), to have my eyesight tested. It was better than 20/20 vision! I still find it hard to believe (having worn glasses/ contacts for 23 years) that I now have perfect vision...it is a dream come true! I teach PE and sport is a big part of my life, so the convenience is just fantastic; also my tennis seems even better - especially pleasing having chosen the slight under correction in my less dominant eye, to delay the eventual onset of long-sightedness. I can therefore strongly recommend ACCUVISION to anyone; their professionalism is outstanding. I am now looking forward to my forthcoming 6-week check-up at half term when I am taking my two sons down to London to see where my miracle was performed!

Having spent months researching different clinics I booked consultations at Accuvision and maxi vision. After a disappointing experience at MaxiVision (see review later) my expectations were mixed. I expected Accuvision to be better than MaxiVision having read the reviews on this site. I saw Joan Griffin who was incredibly helpful and answered all questions fully and completely and asked what I knew and didn't know about lasik. She was a fantastic consultant who gave an excellent first impression of the clinic. Next I saw Daryus Pampathkey Accuvisions technical director. What can I say? He is The Man when it comes to all things Lasik. His knowledge and technical expertise are second to none, I learned more about the eye and Lasik in ten minutes with him than I did in the months of research I had done previously. Having been told at MaxiVision to expect some deterioration in my night vision (good night vision is crucial to my ambition to skipper yachts) Daryus assured me that he would be very disappointed if they did not significantly improve my night vision and showed me a graphic of the anomalies that made my current night vision significantly worse than average. The costs at £1800 per eye are significantly higher than other centres. In my opinion however there is little comparison between the treatment offered. Accuvision is simply the best. I am booked in for 27th February and will report back after the surgery.

I have just had my initial assessment with Vik at Accuvision. I found the service I got there superb, Vik was very honest, straight to the point but also understood that this is a huge decision (my sight is -8 and -8,5 and I am only 25) to make and appeared very compassionate. The technology they use is very impressive and the tests they perform very thorough. Apparently my case falls in the 20% or so patients that they treat who are "untreatable" elsewhere. In fact, Vic was so confident of the quality of the treatment at Accuvison that he challenged me to go elsewhere and assess the treatment in other clinics. I am going to take him up on this offer, and will report back when I have seen other clinics...At the moment, I am very satisfied with Accuvision, although they a little more expensive, based on the knowledgeable staff, technology used and general feel of the place, I would go with them...but we shall wait and see