Centre For Sight

I received first-class treatment from Centre for Sight, who were able to correct my severe short-sight and astigmatism with near-perfect results (I had been turned down by Ultralase who told me, incorrectly, that because they would not be able to do a perfect job I would be left with vision that was not correctable with glasses). I was realistic that perfection was not possible, due to insufficient corneal thickness, and the surgeon (Mr Daya) was completely honest and up-front about what could/could not be achieved. In fact he said he would not have been prepared to do the surgery if I had expected perfection, because that would not be possible. In fact my result is better than he predicted - 20/20 in one eye and just about -1 remaining in the non-dominant eye so I can live my life without glasses or lenses now. I have had no complications - the clinic stressed throughout the importance of following their aftercare instructions to the letter, which I have done, and now three months later my spec-wearing days are becoming a distant memory. If you are thinking of LASIK, I would recommend you use Centre for Sight.

As a doctor I was very careful to select where I had my procedure performed. I reckoned that a hospital that treats diseases of the cornea must have a healthy respect for it. I wanted to know success rate/complication rates etc. I asked how many ophthalmologists had been operated on. These are the important questions! I could see about 6/60 6/36 prior to the procedure and now have 6/3 6/4 vision! Amazing! With the Zywave I have no distortion or haze and great night vision. I was able to go in to work the day after the procedure and drove to my check up that evening. I have just completed my last check up and apart from mild dryness which is improving monthly I have been impressed and amazed by the results.

I had been planning on laser surgery for ages, but my family were concerned about the horror stories and were convinced I would end up blind! I knew that I would have to find the best to ensure that we all had peace of mind. I research the net, got brochures from the “high street” clinics and talked to people who had been treated. I knew when I had found the best! The very high standards at the Centre for Sight were obvious, and it is also located within a specialist eye centre, The Corneo Plastics Unit at the Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust, which has a great reputation nationally. I received a very thorough examination, using the latest equipment. My left eyeball has had a horrible rhythmic “twist” over the last twenty years and I was afraid it would not be a suitable candidate for surgery. Mr Daya was very clear in explaining the key points about my eyes to me, very large and odd sized pupils, thin cornea etc. He was confident that my right eye would correct well, but thought perhaps the left may need an extra treatment later to get it to the standard he looks for. He said that although there were a couple of options for treatment, he thought LASIK would be best. I liked his honesty and I had no doubts. The day of treatment dawned – it was hardly any different to a visit to the dentists! I was amazed at how quick and painless the surgery itself was, Mr Daya treated the right eye and was content with the job, then he looked at the troublesome left one – “I am going to fix this” he said as he carried out the treatment. Ten minutes later the discomfort was no more than the stinging from peeling onions. Within half an hour I could read all the letters on the chart, both eyes performing a fantastic job – unbelievable for someone as myopic as me! A wonderful gift, and I am recommending it to my friends.

It’s been six months since my corrective surgery at the Centre for Sight after the original problem with my surgery at another clinic. Things have settled down extremely well. I still have to keep ahead of a small amount of Dry Eye but overall the result that have been achieved are more than satisfactory. A big thanks to Mr Daya and the team for all their support during this period.

I have just discovered this site. I had my eyes treated by Mr Daya over two years ago. I had -2.75 astigmatism in both eyes. Although there is still a tiny amount of residual astigmatism I had 6/4 ( 20/15) vision in both eyes one month after the surgey. I cannot recommend the Zyoptix wavefront treatment enough. Before the treatment i could hardly drive at night because oncoming headlights used to flare so much i had to brake. Since having the Zyoptix treatment I could see far better at night. also I have noticed that more people achieve 20/15 6/4 after Zyoptix treatment.

Fantastic - from the moment of sitting up from the operating couch and realising the room around me was in sharp focus I realised my glasses days were over! Recovery was remarkably good - I slept for 5-6 hours after the procedure, and have had very little disturbance from my eyes - in fact I have to remind myself that they have been operated on! It feels totally natural without glasses and I don't miss them a bit. I would be very careful about who operated on my eyes, as a former local GP I knew that East Grinstead Eye Centre had an excellent reputation as a specialist referral centre (the place other eye specialists refer their patients) particularly corneal surgery, and that Mr Daya was the man for the job. I went in with complete confidence and wasn't dissapointed. I drove at night the next day - the slight glare around signposts noted but not troublesome, and disappeared witin the first week. I work for the ambulance service, which involves high speed driving under emergency conditions, and looking for street signs - this now is no problem. The flap integrity is great - I am looking foward to going back on our helicopter air ambulance soon...I cannot recommend it highly enough! Jeremy Mayhew - Medical Director, Kent Ambulance Service

After procrastinating about laser surgery for years I received a very favourable recommendation about the Centre For Sight from two people who had been treated there and so, convinced that this was the best place to have surgery, I finally took the plunge. After extensive testing with an impressive array of kit and discussions with Mr Daya that further convinced me of the procedure, he recommended that I have Lasik on my left eye and Wavefront on my right. I went ahead - and it was a revelation. From the second I stood up after the surgery to the present day I marvel at how this has changed my life. It's been six months now and the results are truly phenomenal! My eyesight feels bionic and I can see with a level of clarity I had thought impossible - which helps, because I'm a creative director who does a lot of photography. I wish to thank Mr Daya and his team again and would recommend them to all.

I had my surgery at the Centre for Sight in East Grinstead and it was performed by Mr Daya. My surgery was carried out using the new Z100 laser which also incorporates iris recognition. The surgery was very quick and the results immediate. I could see the difference as soon as I sat up from the bed. I slept well that night and I was able to drive the next day and have had no problems driving at night. It is amazing how well I can see now, it feels strange getting up in the morning and to be able to see out of my bedroom window without having to put my lenses in first. I would recommend the centre to anyone especially now they have the new laser. It was reassuring to have my surgery performed by such a technically advance machine. The staff were brilliant, very professional and caring.

I cannot recommend the Centre for Sight highly enough. I had my shortsight corrected by Mr Daya at the beginning of December using the new Z100 laser, which is very fast and incorporates iris recognition. The former made the treatment faster than ever and the latter gave the added security that it would be impossible for anyone else's data to be mistaken for mine. The staff were extremely professional, both caring and efficient. My vision was good immediately following surgery - I was able to read the time on the clock on the wall as soon as I sat up - and it continued to improve until by the next morning I felt confident enough to drive my car I am now able for the first time in 25 years to get out of bed in the morning without reaching straight away for my glasses or contact lenses. A short period of discomfort was a small price to pay for the excellent results.

My Lasik/Zyoptix treatment was carried out by Mr Daya at the Centre for Sight in East Grinstead at the beginning of December. The new Z100 Laser was used which uses software that recognises your unique iris pattern from millions of others, it is also a lot faster than the previous laser used. I have worn glasses since I was two years old and have for a long time muddled over in my mind, whether to have laser surgery or not. I could not have made a better decision. The whole procedure was handled very professionally, all the staff were very helpful, considerate and understanding throughout. As soon as the procedure was over and my eyes were tested, I noticed a dramatic difference in my vision, there were a few hours of discomfort, for a future with great vision, and no glasses!!!!!