With over 30 years performing vision correction surgery under his belt, Dr Mohammed Kazmi is a trusted Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Optical Express.
The good news? Dr Kazmi is a leading refractive eye specialist who focuses in LASIK and LASEK surgeries. To date, he has helped many thousands of patients enjoy 20/20 vision.
Is there anything I should know? Dr Kazmi has all five-star reviews on his Lasik Eyes profile, left my former patients who appreciated his professionalism and manner.
Just note that he does not enjoy quite as many testimonials as other surgeons, so it’s worth meeting him in person, and deciding for yourself whether you’d like to go with him.
So is he the one? If you would like a second opinion, you can find the top-rated eye surgery clinic near you using our simple tool, and book a free consultation with an eye expert to discuss your options.
1. About Dr Mohammed Kazmi
Dr Kazmi is a fully qualified ophthalmologist and refractive surgeon. Registered with the General Medical Council, his career has enjoyed posts in the UK of Consultant Ophthalmologist within the St Helier NHS Trust and Stirling Royal Infirmary.
Previously at Ultralase, Dr Kazmi is now a leading Consultant Ophthalmologists at Optical Express, as well as numerous hospitals nationwide.
As well as being a member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCO), he was among the first 30 surgeons to successfully undertake the Certificate of Laser Refractive Surgery offered by this medical body.
2. Clinical Experience
Dr Kazmi has worked extensively within the NHS, where he deepened his experience. On top of that, he has held senior positions including Consultant Ophthalmologist in various hospitals across the UK including Stirling Royal Infirmary, St Helier NHS Trust and the Royal Surrey County Hospital.
Dr Kazmi has performed more than 10,100 eye surgery procedures including LASIK, and has extensive experience within the specialism of laser eye surgery.
To date, Dr Kazmi’s clinical experience stems from him performing:
- Over 53,500 eye surgeries
- Over 47,000 laser eye surgeries
- Over 6,000 lens eye surgeries
Over more than 30 years, Dr Kazmi’s patients have enjoyed these results following treatment, according to Optical Express’s surveys:
- 98.1% of Dr Kazmi’s patients achieve 20|20 vision or better
- 100% of Dr Kazmi’s patients are satisfied with the care provided
3. Training and Qualifications
Dr Kazmi graduated from the University of Punjab. Since then, he has held a laser eye surgery fellowship with Professor Pallikaris, a pioneer of the LASIK laser surgery procedure, at the University of Crete.
He was also appointed as ophthalmologist within the prestigious Almana Hospital in Saudi Arabia. He has nearly twenty years of experience in the field of ophthalmology and spent 11 years at Consultant level in St Helier.
As with all Optical Express surgeons, Dr Kazmi is a member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCO), a leading body in ophthalmology. He is also a member of the following professional institutions for ophthalmology:
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
- European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
- British Refractive Society (BRS)
4. Patient Reviews
“There is always a chance of complications but if you are considering surgery discuss these with your surgeon. You can still change your mind at any point right up until you have the surgery!!
Mr Kazmi listened to my questions and answered with plenty of detail in easily understood terms
I had quite a high prescription beforehand and my measured vision is actually better than before with my glasses, so I am super pleased with the results.
I have a small amount of bruising in my Left eye which is from the clamp, but that is the only thing that is not perfect!” – Emma Robinson
“Dr Kazmi is an excellent surgeon.
I recently had Lasek at Optical Express Liverpool and during my pre-surgical interview with him he was very friendly and informative, explaining all the risks and benefits of surgery and how these risks are avoided.
During the surgery itself he acted with such care and accuracy that I had no pain during my healing at all and healed very quickly with very good vision” – Sean
“This doctor had the bedside manner that they should teach in Medical School – he was very open to listening to us, and answering any questions. Should another need arise for my daughter to be seen there again, I won’t hesitate to make that call.” – Rosemarie
5. Prices
As you may have seen, Optical Express is one of the most affordable laser eye surgery options the UK has to offer.
With Dr Kazmi, prices start at just £595 for laser treatment, or from £1,195 for lens replacement surgery. Plus, you can look forward to free consultations with your surgeon to find out exactly which treatment is best for you, and what your chances of success are.
Once you’ve chosen the surgery, you can receive a tailored quote, based on your unique eye prescription.
Optical Express is one of the cheapest laser eye surgery clinics in the UK. Its prices are well below average, compared to over 70 leading eye clinics and hospitals nationwide.
Here are the prices of some of Optical Express’ popular lens and laser surgery options:
| Eye Surgery Procedure | Price (per eye) | Finance Options (per month) |
|---|---|---|
| LASEK | From £595 | £49.50 (10 months on 0% APR, £100 deposit) |
| LASIK | From £1,195 | £42.02 (for 18 months on 11.5% APR, £500 deposit) |
| LASEK (with iDesign) | From £1,495 | £41.69 (for 24 months on 11.5% APR, £500 deposit) |
| LASIK (with iDesign) | From £1,495 | £46.35 (for 24 months on 11.5% APR, £500 deposit) |
| Monofocal lens surgery | From £1,995 | £48.89 (for 36 months on 11.5% APR, £500 deposit) |
| Multifocal lens surgery | From £3,195 | £47.39 (for 72 months on 11.5% APR, £500 deposit) |
| Phakic IOL | From £3,395 | £47.39 (for 72 months on 11.5% APR, £500 deposit) |
| YAG | From £595 | N/A |
Can I receive laser eye surgery on finance with Dr Kazmi? Yes, there are is a range of pay monthly finance options at Optical Express. You can benefit from eye surgery for less than £50 a month – and it’s 0% finance for 10 month contracts.
☛ Want a tailored quote? The only way to compare exact quotes is to see an eye expert for a check-up. These can cost up to £250, but with our simple tool, you can find out how much laser or lens surgery will cost you at Optical Express for free.
6. The Verdict
So, is Dr Kazmi the right eye surgeon for you? Of course, that all depends on where you live, and what you’re looking for.
His prices are some of the most reasonable in the UK, and you get to benefit from a leading eye surgeon with over three decades of experience.
With eye surgery considered a safe elective surgery by the General Medical Council (GMC), no one should feel obliged to spend any more than they are comfortable with. If you’d like to find out more, you can always attend free consultations with a range of surgeons to see where you feel happy.
☝ To find a top-rated laser eye surgery clinic near you, just click here to use our simple quote tool, and receive a tailored match and quote from a clinic you can trust.
Dr Mohammed Shabbar Kazmi Reviews
Emma Robinson
I thoroughly researched the types of laser treatment available before considering surgery. Following my initial consultation I also looked into the experience of my surgeon which I recommend everyone considering eye surgery does.
I am very pleased with the surgery, I was extremely nervous but the knowledge of general staff put me at ease as well as the detailed discussion with the surgeon beforehand. The laser was applied for 29 seconds in one eye and 34 seconds for the other the total time in the theatre is about 15 minutes whilst they take measurements to track your eye (in case you move) and create the flap, after the laser they smooth the flap and put anti inflammatory and anti biotic drops in – then that’s it your done!
When you leave the treatment room they sit you in a darkened room and go over the aftercare regime again.
The anaesthetic wears off after about 30 mins from when it was put in. When it does wear off it feels like you have been peeling very keen onions and I kept my eyes closed and listened to audiobooks for the rest of the day!
There is always a chance of complications but if you are considering surgery discuss these with your surgeon. You can still change your mind at any point right up until you have the surgery!!
Mr Kazmi listened to my questions and answered with plenty of detail in easily understood terms
I had quite a high prescription beforehand and my measured vision is actually better than before with my glasses, so I am super pleased with the results.
I have a small amount of bruising in my Left eye which is from the clamp, but that is the only thing that is not perfect!!
Sean
Dr Kazmi is an excellent surgeon.
I recently had Lasek at Optical Express Liverpool and during my pre-surgical interview with him he was very friendly and informative, explaining all the risks and benefits of surgery and how these risks are avoided.
During the surgery itself he acted with such care and accuracy that I had no pain during my healing at all and healed very quickly with very good vision.
Thank you Dr Kazmi.
Sean
Rosemarie
I have an 18 1/2 year old daughter who was streckin suddenly by severe headaches, so much so that she wanted her brain removed from her head to get some relief. Along with those headaches came significant visual changes. This all began June 18th, 2008, and while the hospitals here were more or less stumped by these symptoms, they, along with neurologists, opthalmologist and the pediatric did their best to figure out what the underlying issue was. After the pain was under control (after the 2nd hospital stay in 2 days), she began seeing a loca ophthalmologist who was following her medically in the hospital. He turned out to be a good doctor and who genuinely wanted to help. He referred her to a Rheumatologist. This Rheumatologist put her on Methotrexate and folic acid. The Optho doctor had her (at the time) on low dose prednisone. Things seemed to stabilize for a month or so meaning she wasn’t getting worse, but she wasn’t getting better either.Finally, in September 2008 I decided to call Mayo and see if they could help her. I got an appt for November28th so we went up there, not knowing what it was going to be like. The only thing I can say that I didn’t like about Mayo was that it was so BIG. The doctor she saw was EXCELLANT. For this 1 appointment, we were ther for 3 hours. The doctor had the bedside manner that they should teach in Medical School, he was very open to listening to us, and answering any questions.Should another need arise for my daughter to be seen there again, I won’t hesitate to make that call.
