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):
- LASIK cost: £6,500
- LASIK specialist cost: £6,000
- LASIK blended vision: £5,400
Lens and cataract surgery costs (both eyes):
- Refractive lens exchange cost: £6,500
- Cataract surgery cost: £6,500 (standard lens) – £7,500 (premium lens)
- 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
Sarah
I had my surgery only yesterday afternoon and today, at my 1st check-up, I have better than 20:20 vision! The surgery itself was uncomfortable but not agony and was over in less than 10 minutes. Immediately after I could see brilliantly! I did have a fair amount of stinging and watering but after taking everyone's advice to have a nap when I got home, after only 1.5 hours of sleep they were dramatically better. And today? Well, it feels like I have a pair of dry lenses in, and even that feeling is diminishing as the hours pass. But best of all, everything is crystal clear! I cannot recommend Focus Laser Vision highly enough. From the really friendly lady on reception (I'm sorry, I never got your name!) to Ritu and Malisa, to Agnes who goes through the drops and to Mr Allamby himself and his lovely helpers actually during surgery - all wonderful! No pressure, just really friendly people who want the best for you. No hard-sell - in fact my surgery was delayed for a couple of weeks because of a slight inflammation - they wanted to ensure it had cleared up before surgery. I was thinking about surgery for 5 years before I plucked up the courage to do it. If you're the same, visit the lovely people at Focus Laser Vision - they'll really put your mind at rest without making you feel that you have to book this minute. Thoroughly, totally, completely recommended!
Alina
Great customer service, fantastic staff, I'm super happy about the results & operation. Thank you very much!!!!! Kind Regards Alina
Danielle Oliver
I'm absolutely delighted with the results. My vision was perfect within an hour of leaving the clinic. I'm generally a bit of a wimp and so was very nervous about surgery but everyone put me at ease and it was over in a flash (8 minutes). It was not painful although it was a bit uncomfortable. Everyone was very friendly and professional and made me feel relaxed and the level of personal attention was great. I felt like an individual unlike so many other health care experiences. A really great experience, I have been telling everyone I know how great it is and thoroughly recommend this clinic to anyone.
katie gwyther
whole team were amazing
Roksana
It's an excellent clinic to do an eye surgery. I had -6.5 both eyes. Went to Optimax before, but their intralase lazer broke 15 mins before my surgery. At Focus they have an excellent customer service, was very pleased with a professional surgeon who made me feel relaxed and I could see better than 20:20 in 10 mins after the surgery! Want to say thank you very much to Focus!
Sandra Courtney
The people at Focus are just beyond accomodating, really great staff. I wasn't nervous about the procedure, probably should have been, but if I was then the service and kind staff would have been enough to put me at my ease. The procedure is quick and painless - a little stressful (as eye surgery would be no matter where you get it done) but certainly no pain. Have recommended the clinic to all that have enquired about my treatment. Thank you to all at Focus.
Iva Brunning
Everything was of such a high standard. You feel really cared for and people are so friendly and personal. I would definitely recommend the company, I am so happy with the results!
Dee Ryan
A thorough consultation gave me sufficient & more information to allow me to make an informed and appropriate decision to go with Focus. The team are highly professional, the environment clean & comfortable. Once I decided to proceed, the equipment was indeed amazing and, as for the surgeon, David Allamby, well I'm still sitting here in amazement! Every part of my contact with Focus has been wonderful with informative, excellent customer service - from start to finish, I felt like I was in good hands. And I was.
Haytulla Kassam
A friendly service that practically hold your hand as the surgeon reshapes your eyes. A skilled surgeon that perfectly restores your vision to what it was meant to be. Perfect HD Vision: yeah... in this case: Seeing is believing. Now seriously: The Customer care was very friendly and most important they weren't pushy. The Surgeon was very relaxed and confident and dealt with the procedure perfectly. The Result? Better than 20/20 vision and I could see fairly well right after the surgery. Its been 36 days now and I can see perfectly, both eyes. I can read books and play computer, watch 3d movies, exercise at the gym, no worries. Highly recommended, you will not regret it Yours Truly K
Nicola
The whole experience was short and smooth. I had been thinking about it for a long time and its the best decision I ever made. The surgery itself was over in total in 20 mins. The next few days after surgery I felt like it was Christmas every day with my new eyes!! I can't recommend it enough for anyone who, like me, hated the inconvenience of glasses and lenses. The staff at Focus are extremely professional and welcoming and made it easy for me to ask any questions. Dr. Allamby is a complete professional, his experience put me at ease. Its been 1 month since my surgery and I can't fault my experience at all!
