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FOCUS Clinics

focus laser vision

195 Reviews

Like Many others, if not all, I was Tired of wearing Glasses from the Moment I woke till going to bed. A Good Friend Suggested FOCUS. Having this Surgery is one of the Better things i've done in my life, It has changed everythi ...Read more

Focus is a well renowned, prestigious specialist laser eye clinic based in the London Harley Street medical enclave. It has a reputation for treating celebrities, and claims to have a 99.7% success rate (excluding very high prescriptions).

What makes it different? This is a consultant led clinic, meaning UK-trained eye surgeons combine their advanced surgical skills with the specially selected laser systems that are 100% committed to achieving 20/20 vision.

Is there anything to look out for? Yes, check what you are comfortable paying. Focus is one of the pricier options for vision correction, and the success rate barely differs from clinics that charge half the price.


1. Focus Eye Surgery Treatments

Focus has often led the way in terms of technology advancement over the years. It was the first clinic to correct reading vision using Conductive Keratoplasty (CK) radio waves, which uses radio waves rather than lasers to reshape the eye surface (cornea). The chief surgeon, Mr David Allamby, has performed more CK procedures than any other surgeon in the world.

Mr Allamby is also the first surgeon in the U.K to pioneer and perform the first Z-Lasik Blended Vision (another treatment for reading glasses). He remains at the forefront of specialist surgeons for presbyopia in the UK, and has provided surgical training to visiting surgeons worldwide.

So what’s on offer? The standard procedures at Focus include: Z-LASIK, LASEK and PRK (all with Wavefront technology). The clinic additionally specialises in these popular lens replacement surgeries: refractive lens exchange (RLE), implantable collamer lens (ICL), cataract surgery.


2. Focus Costs

Focus is one of the most expensive places in the UK for laser eye and lens replacement surgery, along with its friends on Harley Street: the London Vision Clinic and Moorfields Private (just around the corner).

Nearly 200 patients told us they paid on average £6,200 for laser eye surgery and £6,700 for lens replacement surgery at Focus. These prices are among the highest out there, and around double what you can pay elsewhere in the UK.

Laser eye surgery costs (both eyes):

  1. LASIK cost: £6,500
  2. LASIK specialist cost: £6,000
  3. LASIK blended vision: £5,400

Lens and cataract surgery costs (both eyes):

  1. Refractive lens exchange cost: £6,500
  2. Cataract surgery cost: £6,500 (standard lens) – £7,500 (premium lens)
  3. ICL surgery cost: £7,500

Then there’s the VIP Package for £12,000, all in. Focus doesn’t reveal what’s involved in this eye-watering price tag, so we’ll go out on a limb and say you may not find great value for money here.

Are there any hidden costs?

You’ll be please to learn that the quotes above are fixed prices, meaning you should avoid some nasty surprises. These costs include a generous 10-year guarantee, and initial consultations are free.

Interest-free finance options are also available, from £179.17 per eye per month, with a £500 deposit. Other clinics, however, offer monthly payment plans for around a quarter of the price.

So is it worth paying more?

Well, it may be if you are looking for: the most up-to-date ophthalmic tech, some of the UK’s most experienced surgeons, and being treated like a king in general. Plus, all procedures use Wavefront technology as standard: a slightly pricier add-on that improves the accuracy of the laser by measuring the eye’s exact measurements.

But don’t feel pressured into paying more than you feel comfortable with. Laser eye surgery is considered a safe procedure, with over 95% of people being satisfied or very satisfied with results, according to NICE. Optical Express, for example, is so confident of achieving 20/20 vision, it has a moneyback offer if you don’t. And prices there are half what they are at Focus Clinics on average.


3. Focus Review: The Verdict

FOCUS Clinics features as one of the best places for laser eye surgery in the UK. Plus, with friendly staff and a “Good” CQC rating, it also makes its way onto the list of the 10 best laser eye surgery clinics in London.

But is it right for you? Focus Clinics does offer plenty of excellent perks for the higher price tags: cutting-edge lasers, pioneering eye surgeons, and hard-to-fault customer service. That said, your money will also fund perks no one really needs: things like the prime Harley Street location, spa-like rooms, and VIP treatment.

Anyone looking to bag a bargain eye surgery should keep looking. Well-reviewed high street clinics such as Optical Express, Ultralase and Optimax might be a better fit if that’s the case.


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Focus Clinics Reviews

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09 Mar 2005

I have been thinking about having my eyes corrected with laser for many years having tried glasses and all sorts of contact lenses to correct my long and short sightedness. I have not had the confidence in either the process or more importantly in the optician until I met Dr Allamby. He went through the process in detail and answered all my questions until i finally had the confidence to go ahead. Dr Allamby was reassuring throughout the treatment and continually kept me advised as to what was happening. His care has continued throughout the aftercare too and I would recommend him to anyone thinking about taking the plunge.

23 Nov 2004

MY HUSBAND AND I BOTH HAD CK TREATMENT ON 5TH NOVEMBER 2004. WE HAVE JUST BEEN BACK FOR OUR FIRST CHECK UP (23.11.04)AND MY HUSBAND HAS 20/20 VISION IN BOTH EYES AND I HAVE IN MY RIGHT EYE AND JUST BELOW IN MY LEFT. HOWEVER IT IS EARLY DAYS AND IT IS EXPECTED THAT I WILL ACHIEVE 20/20 VERY SHORTLY. WE ARE EXCEPTIONALLY HAPPY WITH THE TREATMENT, DR. ALLAMBY AND HIS STAFF AT HARLEY STREET. IT IS A TOTALLY PAINLESS PROCEDURE WHICH TAKES APPROX. 5 MINUTES PER EYE. INCIDENTALLY MY HUSBAND HAD TREATMENT IN ONE EYE ONLY FOR READING AND I HAD TREATMENT IN BOTH EYES FOR READING AND DISTANCE. WE BOTH HAD A GRITTY FEELING POST TREATMENT BUT THE EYE DROPS HELPED AND IT WAS VIRTUALLY ALL GONE WITHIN A WEEK. SUPERB TREATMENT WHICH I WILL RECCOMMEND TO ALL MY FRIENDS.

28 Sep 2004

My expierence of CK surgery has been very positive. Having got to the stage of needing glasses to read and even to see " what I was eating" due to the "aging process" I was truely delighted to be given the option of an alternative. I like others before me saw the article in The Daily Mail about CK and kept an "eye" on the progress and reports, eventually having CK myself in January this year(2004). The treatment itself was totally painless, afterwards my eye was sore and felt a bit gritty, (the eye drops supplied took care of that). My new sight took a little "getting used to", with one eye now short sighted and the other long sighted, but I was able to go straight back to work and use my new vision:- computer,reading,direct visual contact with people and ALL WITHOUT GLASSES. Of my surgeon Mr. Allenby I have the highest praise, he took time to explain everything in detail, carried out the proceedure with gentleness and care, and at subsequent follow up appointments has continued to give me very thorough eye examinations (using the most up to date equipment) to ensure all is well. Would I have it again? Yes very definately, the whole experience from first assessment to surgery and since has been faultless and the difference that CK has made to my everyday life highly valued.

16 Sep 2004

I think that a rating of six stars should apply to my CK treatment. No more lost glasses and on a recent trip to the Rain Forest there was no misting up of glasses to contend with. My treatment by all concerned, especially MR Allemby was amazing and every step of the treatment was explained clearly. Reading is now a joy

25 May 2004

I had CK procedure in October last year. The treatment was painless, I was only aware of some pressure on my eyes while it was taking place. Since then my eyesight has been steadily improving and during my last follow up appointment Mr Allamby said I had the eyesight of a 25 year old! Unfortunately I can double that and then add a few more years! I have not worn reading glasses since having the treatment, and I love the freedom of never having to make sure I have glasses with me. I have recommended the procedure to friends who also need to wear reading glasses and will carry on doing so.

05 Jan 2004

After reading the article in the daily Mail in January 2003 on Radio Waves for Longsightedness, I felt this was the treatment for me. It took until December to pluck up the courage to have this done, but after a consultation with Dr. Allamby, who has an aura of calmness and exudes confidence, I decided to go ahead. There was no pain during the treatment. My eyes were slightly watery afterwards, but within 24 hours the "grittiness" which I experienced through the night, had miraculously disappeared. Dr. Allamby and his staff were absolutely excellent and put you totally at ease. Two weeks later my vision was 20/20. I could read a newspaper, go shopping, drive etc., without on and off with glasses. When my mobile phone rings I can actually see who is calling. It certainly has transformed my life.

05 Dec 2003

A month ago, I had the eye surgery in Bolton. From start to finish this was a totally professional experience. Dr Allamby is very approachable and pains taking in his wish to explain the surgery in every way. I was impressed by his obvious enthusiasm for the operation - there was never a moment where he faltered. He exudes confidence without being brash and this consequently breeds confidence in the patient. I felt totally at ease with all of the procedure. The surgery itself has been a great success. I am still in a transitional stage in reaching the optimum benefit of this operation but reading glasses were thrown away in less than a week …

02 Dec 2003

Ever since i was twelve i've needed glasses. I've gradually got worse and worse but within the past three years slowed down and have currently not had any change for over 2 years. I'm now twenty-one and i am lucky enough to have been given the gift of sight again. I've been wearing contact lenses for around 5-6 years and they've gradually made my eyes so dry that i had to stop wearing them altogether. I had my consultation in september 2003 and Dr. Allamby made me feel very comfortable and definately knew what he was talking about. My father had researched the LASEK procedure and David Allamby is one of the most qualified in europe so i knew i was in good hands. I had the LASEK procedure at the beginning of october to correct me from -4.00 in both eyes. Immediately after the procedure i could see almost as well as with glasses. One eye was slightly worse but overall i was initially very optimistic. The week of the procedure my eyes were very uncomfortable for two or three days and my vision got slightly worse, especially in the eye which wasn't as good after the operation. Five days after the procedure, and after i'd had the protective contact lenses taken out (to much relief as they get very gritty) i was starting to worry as my right eye still hadn't cleared up, even though everything i was going through was predicted and warned about by David. He told me that it was due to the epithelium regrowing and it should clear up within a couple of days. That it did and while my right eye wasnt quite as good as my left, i could see incredibly well just 1 week after the operation. I had a review visit again post 2weeks, then at 1 1/2 months i had a checkup to find that i now had 20/20 vision. Unbelievable, and to make things even better, David said thatmy vision would get even better and the slight dryness i was experiencing at night would clear up as i fully healed. It has now been 2 1/2 months since my procedure, just 10 weeks and my third checkup showed that not only were my eyes in perfect health, with no hazing, but i had 20/15 vision. Topgun standard vision. I am so gratefull for this miracle and would recommend David without any hesitation. Thanks David,

13 Nov 2003

After reading about CK treatment in a diving mag, I went to Horizon london clinic, Dr Allenby did the treatment two weeks ago . Results are excellent,staff considerate and I can reccomend this center to anyone considering leaving their glasses behind !.

10 Nov 2003

Having read about the new procedure CK in 'Choice' magazine I went to Devonshire Place in early August and had a very thorough eye examination and full explanation of the treatment. As a consequence I booked in for the treatment, which I had about six weeks later in September. Although naturally apprehensive I was treated with great sensitivity and professionalism. The after-effects were explained in detail and, indeed, proved to be 'spot-on' ! The slight discomfort lasted barely a couple of days. At my first follow-up appointment Mr. Allamby performed extensive tests and gave me the required corrective treatment there and then. By the time I went for a second follow-up in November my eyes had settled down and I now have perfect vision. At no time since I had the treatment have I used my reading glasses and I am well-satisfied with the results. My quality of life is greatly improved ~ hopefully for many years to come. I am 62 years of age.


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