Mr David Allamby specialises in LASIK, LASEK, Conductive Keratoplasty (CK) and other laser eye treatments at Focus Clinic, which he himself founded, and where he now works as the medical director.
Mr Allamby also happened to be the first surgeon in the UK to perform CK for long-sightedness (presbyopia), helping to free his patients from reading glasses. He also stands out as one of the only laser eye surgeons in the UK to focus solely on refractive laser treatment full-time, making him a leader in this field.
For these reasons and many more, David Allamby sits proudly in the list of the 10 top laser eye surgeons in the UK, based on thousands of patient reviews on Lasik Eyes since 2002.
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1. Qualifications
Mr David Allamby, FRCS(Ed), FRCOphth graduated from Sheffield University Medical School in 1987, and has specialised in ophthalmic surgery since 1989. He became a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and then a fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in 1993.
David Allamby has worked at some of the United Kingdom’s leading eye centres, including Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital.
As you would expect from a leading laser eye surgeon, Mr Allamby has published work – in ocular scar formation – whilst at the University of Manchester, which received funding from the prestigious Wellcome Trust grant.
2. Experience
Mr Allamby peforms the main types of laser eye surgery: LASIK and LASEK laser eye treatment, and CK radio eye correction – an innovative treatment for age-related vision issues – using state-of-the-art technology.
He works closely with each of his patients to determine which procedure most suits them, believing in the importance of his clients’ active participation through a process of full informed consent, so they can decide together which option is best.
In addition to clocking up more than 3,000 LASIK and LASEK laser surgeries to date, Mr Allamby has performed over 2,000 CK radio eye treatments, as well as providing CK surgery training to visiting consultants from countries around the world.
His particular expertise lies in the enhanced ‘light touch’ CK technique (a technique now adopted as standard by surgeons across the globe), which he partly pioneered at FOCUS Laser Vision and has more experience in than any other doctor in the world.
As a thought leader, David also runs a new informational blog for anyone wanting to learn more about LASIK and PRK laser eye surgery. It includes general information for UK patients, polling on key topics (currently on LASIK prices), informational videos and PDFs including watching live LASIK eye surgery and of course the opportunity to post your replies to blog topics, ask questions and request blog postings on subjects of interest.
3. Focus Clinic
Mr Allamby is the Chief Surgeon at Focus Clinic, a renowned Harley Street eye clinic. Focus enjoys a reputation as the go-to for celebrities, and claims of a 99.7% success rate for standard surgeries.
What makes it different? As you would expect from any independent eye clinic, it’s the consultants who led Focus Clinics, which means you’re unlikely to face hard sales strategies to use particular equipment, or accept a specific treatment.
Is there anything to look out for? As always, when choosing the right laser eye surgery provider for you, you don’t need to feel pressured into paying than you are comfortable with. With no finance options, and some of the highest laser eye surgery costs, this clinic won’t be for everyone.
4. Mr David Allamby Review: The Verdict
So, is Mr Allamby the right eye surgeon for you? Of course, that all depends on where you live, which treatment would suit your prescription, and what your budget is.
David Allamby is the medical director of one of the best laser eye surgery clinics in London, so if you live in the capital you may like to arrange an initial consultation with him to discuss your options.
That said, you’ll find cheaper laser and lens replacement costs elsewhere. If your optometrist diagnoses you with uncomplicated eye health, common procedures such as LASIK have a high success rate wherever you go, so you don’t have to feel pressured into paying more than you would like.
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Mr David Allamby Reviews
Gabriella
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.
Anke
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**
Miss Tracey Jules O’Neill
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!!!
Andrew Dadd
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.
Siobhan
Absolutely brilliant. David Allamby was fantastic, extremely professional and reassuring. Very relieved I chose this clinic.Would not trust anyone else with my sight!
Penny
I really can't recommend Focus highly enough. I had blended laser surgery yesterday and just one day later have better than 20/20 vision.The whole team there are caring and reassuring from the initial consultation through surgery to post op. check ups .The op itself really is painless although a little uncomfortable but that only lasts for 20 seconds or so.Iwas pretty nervous(after all you only get one pair of eyes and what if...?)but there was absolutely no need to be whatsoever.David Allamby completely put me at ease,talked me through the entire procedure,explained what he was doing and was very calming.I felt completely safe in his hands.Afterwards my sight was blurry (he told me it would be for a couple of hours) and my eyes felt incredibly heavy(again he had explained to me that would happen)so no nasty surprises.After a couple of hours sleep and some anaesthetic drops (because your eyes may feel stingy - like when you peel an onion) I woke up and it was certainly an OMG!! experience.One day on and I can honestly say that there is no pain whatsoever although a little "gritty" feeling which is getting better as the day wears on.Lots of drops to put in and sunglasses to wear for a week but what a revelation!! I never knew I was meant to be able to see as well as this.If you're even only thinking about having laser eye surgery I urge you to contact Focus you can rest assured you will get the best treatment possible and you'll be so glad you did :)
James R
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.
Ibrahim Mohammed
Its 3 weeks now after the surgery, thanks to God it has been an excellent experience. Focus clinic has a very warm and friendly staff who talked through the process. As I live alone, I was very nervous initially, but made my mind to go for it. Procedure was very quick infact.. in the surgery room and out ..I think in 15 mins total. It did pained a bit or say felt uncomfortable on the day of surgery after few hours as the anesthesia was wearing out after I reached home ( by myself), for which I was given anesthetic drops. I did managed to take a train and come back home, though the vision was bit misty. One next day morning, vision was clear and went to work... no pain.. but sometimes dryness of eyes which I was told would take 1-3 months to settle.Has been a good experience so far.
Nadia
The level of service at Focus is flawless, special mention to surgeon David Allamby, Hannah and the entire team who not only made me feel comfortable but answered every single tiny query I had. I was so nervous, this is life changing but the minute I got up off the table, I knew this was the best decision I had ever made. The results are outstanding, I now have 20/20 vision, the aftercare is amazing and there is a real feeling of being cared for in this surgeon, they will not do the surgery unless they feel the results are worth it, so I really felt like Focus did not operate a conveyor belt system that you tend to get elsewhere – I cannot recommend Focus and David Allamby enough.
Elona
The team provide a fabulous service from care all the way to your treatment and post treatment appointments. I cannot thank them enough. Most people are put off from Focus due to high prices as it treats a lot of celebrities but please do not let price put you off as they have some fantastic offers and the team are amazing.
