Accuvision Laser Eye Clinic

MY MUM HAD THE SURGERY DONE TWO WEEKS AGO AND BELEIVES IT IS THE BEST THING SHE HAS EVER DONE (HER NAME IS ELAINE SEWARD) EVEN THOUGH THE COST WAS £4000 HER EYESIGHT WAS POOR AND SHE WAS REFUSED THE PROCEDURE IN LEEDS, AND SHE IS GLAD THAT SHE WAS, AS THE SERVICE AT LONDON WAS FANTASTIC. YOU CAN NOT PUT A PRICE ON YOUR VISION.SHE HAS RECOVERED WELL AND CAN NOT THANK THEM ENOUGH FOR WHAT THEY HAVE DONE FOR HER THE STAFF COULDNT HAVE DONE ANYMORE THAN WHAT THEY DID AND SHE WOULD RECOMMEND THE CLINIC TO ANYONE THINKING OF HAVING THE PROCEDURE DONE

Hi Phil, I have just read your comments on this site and just wanted to say that I was -8 in both eyes with around a -3 astigmatism giving a whopping -11 combined refractive error. I had LASIK treatment 2 days ago at Accuvision. They have some equipment called a Wavefront Analyser (only equipment of its type in the country apparently) that they say has helped people like you in the past, it may be worth giving them a call.

My prescription before treatment was Right Eye SPH -3.25 CYL -4.50 Left Eye –SPH -3.25 CYL -5.50. I had worn glasses for 35 years and I was a real no hoper for LASIK as I have a high astigmatism in my left eye and also dry eyes, which meant I could not wear contact lenses. After being turned down flat when giving my prescription over the telephone by both Boots and Optimax I finally went to see Ultralase in Leeds who offered me LASEK, I booked my appointment but when I came back off holiday they had cancelled stating that the consent forms were still not back from the printers and it would be another 4-5 weeks (I had already waited 4 weeks). I lost all confidence and cancelled my appointment altogether and resigned myself to wearing glasses, however reading the Daily Mail a couple of days later I happened to notice the Accuvision advert I had not seen it before and although they where based in London I decided to ring them and try one more time. Am I glad I did, I spoke to Daruis who was very helpful and informative and in the space of that 10 minute chat I knew that I had found a company that genuinely wanted to help me and my trust and faith were restored 100 fold. Due to the distance involved (I live in Doncaster) Daruis arranged it so I could travel down on the 14th August for a consultation and if everything was ok I could have the treatment the same day. All the people down at Accuvision were lovely, Mike was very helpful and informative, Vik tested my eyes and explained in full detail what the outcome would be and also the negative sides, Darius and Mr Ayliff did the procedure. The procedure took approx 15 minutes and was painless, I had slight initial blur but now 6 weeks later my vision is fantastic and I have a permanent grin on my face. Thank you Accuvision you took a hopeless glasses wearing reject and made me whole again!! If anyone is thinking of having this procedure done I would highly recommend Accuvision their service is second to none and I would be happy to answer any queries anyone may have.

I went for the consultation 2 weeks ago, and it was very thorough and reassuring. I was extremely impressed with the actual tests themselves - Accuvision certainly have remarkable technology and I'm confident that with my large pupils they could prevent night vision side effects and halos, etc. However, their costs are astronomical. I had been under the impression that Wavefront was approximately £3000 (this was my "upper limit" for spending). However, when they told me it was £4000, my jaw dropped. That's £2000 for EACH eye. I haven't contacted them since - however, I don't intend to go anywhere else, as I don't want to risk using conventional LASIK (i.e. without Wavefront) on my large pupils. So I will return eventually, when I've worked out how to pay for the surgery ... Accuvision are the best, I'm sure - but you really have to take the costs into consideration if you're going for Wavefront. If the cost of surgery was up to £3000 then it would be a medical/health decision. But at £4000 it becomes more like a financial decision than anything else (even with the easy payment plan). Their advert says it all - "Go on: Put a price on them ..."

What can I say apart from WOW !!!!! I had my eyes done with the wavefront laser surgery on 25th September and I can honestly say it is the best thing I have ever done in my life. I had worn glasses since I was 6 years old and for the last 23yrs had relied on glasses or contact lenses to get me through the day, I had a prescription of -6.50 in the right eye and -6.25 in the left. Also I had astigmatism in both eyes. I was absolutely petrified on the morning of the surgery and spent the 20 minutes before I went in shaking like a leaf. Daryus and his team were fantastic throughout especially for a "wimp" like me. The actual procedure was quick and painless. Even though they tell you this beforehand, you still have your doubts. But really it is !!!! I sat up and could see straight away. I was probably one of the lucky ones as afterwards I had none of the watering eyes or gritty feeling which they tell you to expect. It is now 9 days since I had the surgery. I have been for my first week check up and I have a vision of 20/20 in the left eye and 20/10 in the right. I am still amazed when I wake up in the morning that I can now see my alarm clock !!! I would recommend Accuvision to anyone and have already recruited a couple of candidates who I think were using me as a guinea pig !!

NO PAIN, NO PAIN! - I have tried to have laser surgery twice before with different companies, but they were unable to help due to the extremely complicated nature of my prescription. As well as short sight of –4.50 and –7.50, I also had astigmatism in both eyes and extremely thin corneas. It was the latter that had prevented previous surgery and that caused Accuvision some concern. To my amazement I was advised that Accuvision could carry out the operation – the only company able to do so - but that I would still be left with a prescription of approx. – 2.00 in the right eye. This meant that I would still need glasses for reading and night driving. My immediate reaction was that I would like to have the surgery anyway – the main reason I did not want to wear glasses was for sports, and evenings out, which would still be possible. However because my prescription also carried a slightly higher risk due to the extreme thinness of the corneal flap that they would have to cut, Accuvision wouldn’t let me go ahead without thinking seriously about it and insisted that I wait 2 weeks before going ahead. The worst thing about the operation itself was the first bit, where they put a clamp on your eye to hold the lids apart. This is very uncomfortable, but it doesn’t get any worse. I felt no pain at all during the operation itself or after it. I stayed at home that afternoon and evening and kept my eyes shut as advised - the very next morning I woke up with 20:20 vision in both eyes!! I will always remember waking up and being able to see a glass mobile hanging on the branches of a neighbour’s tree at least 100 yards away. I probably shouldn’t have, but I felt so good that I went to a party that very night and stayed out ‘till 4:00 am with no ill effects other than the hangover!! (I did however wear light sunglasses for protection). Since then (4 weeks ago) the vision in my right eye has regressed a little, to –0.50, but I still don’t need to wear glasses. I was prepared for a much less successful result and it feels like an absolute miracle after years of squinting, searching for my glasses first thing in the morning, losing contact lenses or juggling glasses, prescription sunglasses and skiing goggles!! Sorry this is so long to read, but I really can’t say enough about how great it is – I’m badgering all my friends who are swithering to go ahead and get it done. It really will change your life!

I had a very strong perscription (-6,-6.5) so after a trip around various clinics who said 'they would do their best', I was overjoyed when I found Accuvision. They may cost more than others but you have only one set of eyes and who better to entrust them to. It's six weeks since I received the treatment and I still wake up ever day amazed by the results. My vision was virtually crystal clear the day following treatment and a week later perfect. What more can you ask for.

Forget the rest - you've one pair of eyes and these Guys are the best! No pain, just perfect eyesite - Accuvison are how healthcare should be! What more can I say

A-ccurate C-harming C-lever U-nbeatable V-iva I-nformative S-ensational I-mpressive O-utstanding N-o one else can compare!!! I think that sums it up!! Daryus & Co - you were all fantastic - I am truly grateful. Seema xx

I have had my eyes done with laser in Scotland with a company called Advanced Laser Eye Clinic in Edinburgh, They have the Best and most advanced Wave Front Analyser in the World. With a far greater resolution the Accuwave technology comes at no extra charge for having this done. This group have been going since 1993, and are the leading edge surgery, call them I have 6/6 (L) and 6/5 right. There clinic in Edinburgh is like a Palace and it cost me £995 per eye all inclusive.