FOCUS Clinics

From the first free consultation to the day of the procedure my treatment has been fantastic, I can now read everything clearly and my distance vision is 20/12, which is better than the normal. After wearing contact lenses for over 35 years I had to wait for my eyes to settle down, I had thorough eye examinations each month to check if the prescription and astigmatism were changing. After 4 months the procedure could go ahead. Mr Allamby was truly wonderful, explaining everything clearly and putting all my nerves to rest, prior to him undertaking one final eye examination before the procedure. It is now over 1 month since the procedure and my vision is perfect. I can fully recommend Focus Laser Vision.

I got my eyes lasered in August 2011, and am still it every day. Service, including check ups, was excellent at Focus. Unsurprisingly, I was a bit scared before-hand, but everything worked out perfectly. My eyes were about -4 with cilinders, and after the operation I got 16/20 vision (I didn't now it could be better than 20/20!) Since the operation, the only thing that I've experienced is dry eyes. But I've always had pretty dry eyes, so I have no clue whether it has any relation to the operation. Even if it has, I think putting in some eye drops from time to time would be a small price to pay for perfect eye sight. The ladies at the clinic were great, very professional and personable. I only met the surgeon for a very short period, which could've been a bit more, but he did a great job, so lots of thanks to him as well. I waited to write this review to see whether there were any long term side effects, but I've experienced none so far.

I have nothing but praise for the team at Focus. I had my surgery late in the afternoon on a Friday. Prior to the surgery, my prescription was -6.5 in my left eye and -5.5 with a slight astigmatism in my right eye. Having got home I spent a couple of hours in a darkened room but by later in the evening I was comfortable watching a TV. But it was the next morning that was a revelation. Having been back for my check up on the Saturday morning I was told what I already suspected - namely that my vision was now excellent. 20/16 in my left eye and 20/12 in my right eye a mere 18 hours after surgery. I've been lucky enough to have no itchiness and no dryness. It's been remarkable. Many thanks to Allon Barsam - he did a remarkable job. Many thanks also to the other members of the clinical and administrative team. They were professional and friendly throughout.

I had LASIK in both eyes five years ago, for 'blended vision' and was delighted with the result. Two years ago when I started a degree course, I started to wear reading glasses to support my 'distance' eye. Ie to make both eyes reading eyes. I came to rely on them more and more until I couldn't read without them. I was unhappy about this and remembered that Focus provide lifelong aftercare, so went back for a consultation. It appeared my prescription had changed, which is quite rare, but it could be corrected by either more LASIK in my reading eye, or by having the Kamra inlay procedure. As I'd previously had surgery at Focus, this treatment would be at 50% of the cost for one eye only. Everything was thoroughly explained to me from the treatment to payment, including all the aftercare. The staff are so friendly, as well as being totally professional. Mr Allenby is an excellent surgeon who installs confidence. The surgery, equipment and waiting rooms are modern and spotless. I really enjoy my visits for check ups and afterwards do a little shopping on Oxford St and Bond St which is about 5 minutes walk away. I have recommended Focus to my friends and family and would recommend them to everyone.

I saw an offer for half price eye surgery and I was very undecided on whether to take advantage of it. I finally decided to phone Focus and find out more. From the first phone call I felt I was in safe hands, and I decided to go ahead and am so glad I did. The eye tests to decide whether I was suitable for this type of surgery were rigorous and if I had been found unsuitable I would have been told and Focus would not have performed the procedure. I found this very reassuring as I'm sure there are less professional clinics who would operate regardless, or maybe I'm just cynical... I met David Allamby who performed the procedure on the day of the operation and I immediately felt I was in safe hands. I was very nervous before I was taken into the operating theatre but there really wasn't anything to fear. The procedure is painless. I can now see really well and I'm so glad I've been able to ditch my specs - I've never enjoyed wearing them and I love the freedom of not having to reach for them as I wake up. It's quite miraculous and I spent the first few days being amazed by how well I could see. All the staff at Focus are very professional and put you at your ease. So a big thank you to all of them and I can't recommend Focus Vision highly enough.

Due to my high myopia and high astigmatism I wasn't sure if I would qualify, but the team put me completely at ease. They did not directly say "all is good", but told me to take Flaxseed Oil for a month and come back for a second check-up, because my eyes were a bit too dry and it would have caused me discomfort after the surgery. Wow, that it putting the customer first! Every one of the Focus team I’ve met is warm, friendly, welcoming, always available for all questions and genuine happy for me to now live without glasses. Special thanks to David Allamby, the surgeon, Ritu Jagpal, who did all the initial check-ups, Joanne Atalay and Malisa D'Souza, my direct contacts for all questions! **Promotion Deleted**

100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. That spoke to me. From the first contact with Malisa on the telephone (who is an absolute star), it was all about “What can WE give?”, not “What can I get?” They’ve got something really special going on here and they don’t need to convince me - professional excellence and quality of conduct speaks for itself. Every one of the Focus team I’ve met has been consistently open, friendly, welcoming, accomodating and AVAILABLE. I continue to receive OVER AND ABOVE the level of care, expert advice, courtesy and consideration that I would expect from anyone. They give you full information as to who they are (and that just happens to be the OUTSTANDING EXPERTS in their field!), what they do, and how everything works. Not one decision has been made without me being included, every step of the way. I’d had 3 dissatisfying conclusions from 3 leading providers, so I was fully prepared to pay twice the price to get THE BEST – this IS central London! But Focus were able to quote me an accurate cost of treatment - at around £200 LESS THAN ANY OTHER PROVIDER - before I even came along to see them. Plus I got a £500 discount through a special offer, and all this comes with LIFETIME AFTERCARE with the SAME SURGEON. This level of learning, expertise, research and technology doesn’t come at ‘high street’ prices, but not for one minute did I feel like these people were trying to ‘sell’ me something. Instead there was a strong and quiet assurance that they are damn good at what they do, because their heart and soul is in this work, and that they really are doing their best to make it as affordable and available as they can for us. Mr David Allamby, the surgeon who performed my treatment, has a real gift. My prescription was R -8.00 and L -8.50 with astigmatism of R -1.5 and L -1.25. I don’t know how he did it!! No-one else could. He assured me he would make his best effort to get me as close to 20/20 as possible - I knew he meant it. He talked me through every second of the surgical procedure, I didn’t have a chance to get scared about it. Dr Allamby meets you with equanimity, congruence, and integrity. He is not only a highly-qualified medical/healthcare practitioner who is clearly fulfilling his purpose in life, he is also a gentleman. I’ve met a lot of slick, super-successful, money-grabbing ego-maniacs! Professionalism alone doesn’t reach people. This man’s kindness, humility, generosity and engaged passion for what he does are an absolute joy to be around. I can’t thank him enough for doing what he does, and perhaps why he does it – not for any self-serving aggrandisement, but for the genuine benefit of others. The quality of the service Focus provides and dedication to the well-being of their patients is second to none. Safety is paramount, and consideration of the long-term health and happiness of each individual patient clearly comes first. I see A LOT OF HAPPY PEOPLE whenever I come to the Focus clinic. The most valuable thing you can give another human being is your time and attention – and that is what you get here. I have been held though this whole process. This is a team of authentic, honest, totally trustworthy, and genuinely LOVELY people! I would not trust anyone else with my sight – believed me, I’ve tried. Dr Allamby has not just corrected my extremely short sight – he has changed the lens I see the world through. It’s no longer ‘me’ and this ‘world’ I’m looking out at - it’s MY WORLD and I feel FULLY ALIVE in it, and TOTALLY INSPIRED. Gratitude abounds. I am OVERJOYED at waking up and being able to SEE!; at watching the stars at night with my naked eye (& no halos!); at getting caught in the rain when I’m cycling, because it really doesn’t matter anymore!!………… And while I’m seeing my life now with CRYSTAL CLEAR & BRIGHT, BETTER THAN 20/20 VISION new eyes, somebody in a less affluent country is probably looking at their own children for the first time in years - Focus made me a part of that. Check out their EYE FOR AN EYE CHARITY. JUST AMAZING. I’ve never had my money used so wisely by somebody else! Total respect to these guys. I wish each and every member of the Focus team all the continued success and happiness they deserve in all of their lives. 10/10. THANK YOU a million times!!!

As a result of my high myopia (R -7.00, L -7.75), astigmatism (R -1.75, L -1.50), age related presbyopia and thin corneas, I was not able to have LASIK from high street "suppliers". I found Focus Laser Vision on the internet. They looked at me and I was offered blended laser treatment - this is not available from mainstream / conventional clinics and is therefore not discussed – which I went for. This was followed up with a PRK surface treatment for the right eye to remove a small residual astigmatism – no extra cost involved. I was able to get everything fixed for what was quite an extreme prescription! I have been so pleased, that I arranged for my daughter to have treatment by Focus in London rather than locally (in Cambridge) and my wife is having treatment there this summer. All members of the Focus team have been extremely helpful on our “journeys” and I recommend them to any reader of this comment.

Absolutely brilliant. David Allamby was fantastic, extremely professional and reassuring. Very relieved I chose this clinic. Would not trust anyone else with my sight!

Reading some of the reviews on the site is part of what convinced me to go have a look at Focus for a consultation and I wasn't disappointed. Looked at 8 other places and Focus were by far the friendliest, most knowledgeable and professional. Got my treatment done about a year ago and haven't looked back since. excellect post-op customer service, the surgeon is on call whenever you need him, they all know your name and face and treat you with utmost care. Don't be tempted to compromise on who you go to if you think you've found a good deal - this is your eyesight we're talking about. It's worth saving up a little longer to know it's in good hands and Allamby is one of the best in the country.