FOCUS Clinics

I arrived into London from Somerset on the day of my operation 21st October as nervous as hell. I had already backed out twice before from two other Lazer clinics over the years as I did not feel secure in the knowledge that they had my sight in their hands and lost my deposit both times. I had worn contact lenses since I was 17 and I am now in my mid fifties. I had a very bad car crash in the late eighties where I nearly lost my right eye. I was one of the pioneers of the Extended Contact lens surgery. This allowed at the time the lens to stay in permanently and to be cleaned once a month.......... but as time went on there were so many problems I went back to monthlies............BUT that was the only other time in my life I could see as soon as I awoke...........UNTIL NOW!!!!!!!! How fantastic is this to get a second chance at my age. I underwent Z LASIK treatment to correct short-sightedness in my right eye only although I arrived to have both eyes corrected. I had my consultation with Mr Ali Mearza and he checked my eyes again and advised me only have one eye corrected as my near vision was 20/20 and he could not get this any better and I would lose the near vision in both eyes. He also advised that if I could not get on with the Blended Vision I could have my left eye at any time.My surgeon could have just gone ahead and done what I requested and I would have been no the wiser. Not only do I have a bionic eye now for long distance my left eye has been kept the same -1.75 and only cost me £820.00 too boot! I must say that it was a bit weird for a few weeks but now I do not notice a thing. My right eye is now long distance and my left eye is near distance so I can read, sew etc., Focus have made me a small pair of glasses to keep in my car as I was a bit concerned that I would feel a bit strange driving in the dark as I live in the country and have no road lights. I have in fact only used them a few times and now I don't even think about it but this was another little touch from FOCUS. I had been searching the Internet and found the Focus clinic and liked the look and sound of it and the fact that its pricing was far and away the most competitive. I contacted the the clinic and was put through to Paula Cole and very nice but professional lady. I explained to her what had happened in the past and asked if I was a probable candidate for the treatment. She was very reassuring and I also found all the other staff at the clinic BRILLIANT. Instinct told me I didn't need to shop around because I felt comfortable and made my first appointment for end of July.......and you guessed right I backed out but Paula spoke to me and said just to call her when I felt I could come again and I finally went in September. What a fool I felt because as soon as I arrived the service and advise I received was like a 7 star hotel EVERYONE so lovely and understanding. She was very honest about Z LASIK and went through all the procedures from the minute you arrive for the operation and the following 6 six months. I knew what was going to happen from the word go. They were very honest about the fact that it may cause a slight discomfort afterwards - which it did! - for at least 15 minutes until the anaesthetising drops were put in but Mr Mearza once the eyes had been double checked. After the op you are taken to a little private recovery room until Mr Mearza's checkup is due. After this you are free to go back to the room or off you go....................they said home but I was overjoyed and went to buy some diamond earrings!!! The op itself was totally painless and not at all invasive or upsetting - it was over so quickly and actually rather nice and peaceful. It took about 5 minutes from start to finish and that included the eye clamp being fitted the op and then all clamp removal, eye check and drops. The first thing I saw was the big brown eyes of the surgeon and then saw the clock and was amazed and have remained that way ever since. My eye is occasionally a bit dry but I have had that since the car crash so nothing different there. The surgeon Mr Ali Mearza explained everything he was doing so at no time did I feel scared or worried. The operation itself was weird it involves pulses of light, a little pressure on the eye and it is like a psychedelic experience not that I have ever had one but this is what I would expect to be like.............no pain at all just a little discomfort after. I thoroughly recommend this procedure to anyone considering it. When I think of all the money I have spent on lenses and glasses over the last 40 years ............................

I can't speak highly enough of my experience at Focus Laser Eye Clinic. Prior to my consultation there I had had a consultation with another large laser clinic. There was no comparison between the two. Focus was much more personal and right from when I entered the reception area I felt " looked after ". The staff were friendly and cheerful. When I met Mr Ali Mearza who carried out my treatment I was reassured by his knowledgeable, confident and professional manner. He talked me through everything in detail and I appreciated his honesty. He recommended that I only had my right eye corrected as this would benefit me later on, delaying the need for reading glasses as I aged. I was impressed by this advice as it greatly reduced the cost of my treatment. It also showed me that Mr Mearza was advising me on what was the best treatment for me personally and not trying to make more profit for the clinic. The previous clinic I had attended had not mentioned that only having one eye treated would be an option. On the day of my treatment everything went well and I'm sure that was down to the efficiency and skill of everyone at the clinic. I was due to have new glasses ( including prescription sunglasses ) the cost of which would probably have been in excess of £400. My treatment cost £595 and I no longer have the expense of buying new specs every couple of years. The advice, care and treatment I received at Focus was Five Star, yet I feel I paid a bargain price. I have highly recommended the clinic to all my friends and colleagues who are pondering over having treatment. My advice is don't delay, get it done.! It's the best thing I've done, thanks to everyone at Focus.

i found the whole focus experience fantastic, the staff are freindly, professional and put you completely at ease throughout the treatment.
I was initially very nervous about having laser treatment on my eyes but after researching focus found out how many people had had this procedure done and decided to go ahead with it. I am so pleased that i did as life without glasses or contacts is amazing . I can’t speak highly enough of all the staff at the clinic and would recommend it to anyone. Mr Ali Mearza carried out my surgery and the results are better than i hoped for, my eyes are now above 20/20 vision.

This was the best price available by far, and at Focus they are professional, friendly and reassuring. The clinic itself is very clean and smart, and put me at ease. I was in a conundrum about whether to get laser treatment, my prescription being only -1.25 with astigmatism in one eye, but I felt if I could negate the need for glasses at such an affordable price then why not? I was concerned about all the potential complications with Lasik treatment, but my Consultant gave me confidence in the procedure. I had some initial pain soon after the procedure, but that quickly went with no need for further anaesthetic drops when I got home. My vision was already better just 20 minutes after the procedure, and I now have perfect vision. I am a very satisfied customer, I am so pleased I made the decision to get laser eye surgery, and I have already recommended Focus to friends and family. Thank you Focus!

There are no words to describe how incredible it is to be able to see clearly again. Without the use of glasses, my vision was quite blurry. The morning after the treatment I could see perfectly. It is a life changing experience and well worth the money. The procedure itself is painless and the staff at the clinic are very thorough and friendly. I would recommend this treatment to anyone and both my parents are having it done next year

Expecting to have both eyes done I was surprised to find I was advise to have only one eye done. This meant considerably less cost and more years where I wouldn't require reading glasses - I am 40+ and at that age where most people start needing reading glasses. If you are wondering about pain then don't, its just a little discomfort both during the surgery and in the post op. period. The impact to my vision was almost perfect immediately and as it settles down it only gets better. My life without glasses (actually I was regularly without as I was always losing them!!!) is fantastic as we can now leave the house now without the family going on the great "where has dad left his glasses" hunt. Great clinic and fantasic people - can't recommend FOCUS highly enough.

I was a bit scared but paid for the M-Lasik blade which is older technology but value for money. I expected to pay the 299 per eye but unfortunately one eye was +1.50 so it cost extra but despite my minimum wages I decided that I was going to dump my glasses look for good. I think it is more the money than the operation that put other people off. Perhaps they are scarred they would not bother to have an operation done hoping it comes on the National Health. But they could be waiting for ever. If is good value compared to other Clinics. I guess it's a shame you have to pay more the worst your eyes are. I was went to work two days later as I do not get any sick pay I was ok eyes almost too brightly focused. I enjoyed the TV and walking outside for distance length. I found computers more dificult at first with close vision. But think that is normal now. I am very very happy with the result obviously I hope it is something that everyone will enjoy in the furture. Perhaps Spec savers do not bother with such treatment as if will be the end of the glasses business forever.

Found the staff at the Focus Clinic to be very efficiant and helpful. The surgery procedure was explained in detail before the day of surgery. Felt supported throughout and possible complications were explained to me before the procedure. I would definately recommend Focus Clinic to anyone who's thinking of having eye lazer surgery.

I underwent LASEK treatment to correct short-sightedness in my right eye only. Being in the unusual situation of only being short-sighted in one eye, it seemed a no-brainer to have corrective surgery. I found the Focus clinic on the internet and liked the look of it, and the fact that its pricing was far and away the most competitive. I was very reassured by the clinic itself and all of the staff there when I went for my consultation. Instinct told me I didn't need to shop around, so I didn't. They were very honest about the fact that LASEK could cause a lot of pain afterwards - which it did! - and that it would take a few months for me to achieve my optimal vision. Armed with all the facts, I opted for LASEK anyway, as I preferred the thought of a 'no blade' procedure. The op itself was totally painless and not at all invasive or upsetting - it was over so quickly and actually rather nice and peaceful. However, about 3 hours after getting home the anaesthetic worse off and I was in agony - similar to the feeling of having a ripped cornea - for about 3 days. From this point on, the pain eased and I was left with a feeling of having a dry eye and slightly blurry vision that I got a bit better each day. Now, two months on, my vision is so good I don't even think about it (tho I am still -25 and hoping to improve to 20/20 in the next month or two) and only occasionally does my eye feel dry. Despite the pain of the first few days I am very glad I had LASEK as there is so much less that can go wrong than with LASIK and it's nice knowing you don't have to fear the op itself, which only involves pulses of light, not cutting. I really recommend this procedure to anyone considering it. And at this price the op will cost me less than contact lenses!

I'm usually pretty conservative in my opinions, Not in this case. I can not say enough good things about the FOCUS clinic. They advised me to only have one eye done so I could preserve both my near and distant vision, resulting in a big cost savings for me. And it was the right choice. The clinic itself is beautiful. Clean, professional, comfortable and timely. I had gone to another clinic, and I felt like was on an assembly line. Not here. If I would do it again, there would be no other clinic. I have told my friends, and people who have expressed an interest about FOCUS. Really if you're thinking Lasik, think FOCUS