Testimonials July 03 - Dec 03

Review by Dave Burns - Posted on 13/12/2003 - Rating :5/5
I had my surgery three weeks ago after what has amounted to a seven year deliberation. My prescription was -10 sph, -2.75 and -12 sph, -1.5 cyl so you could say I was more than a little short-sighted. I have worn glasses or contact lenses since I was seven years old. I am now 39. When I finally decided to go for an assessment, I chose Accuvision. I saw their ad in the newspaper and then checked out both their website and this website and felt comfortable that they were a good start to this quest. My expectations were split between being totally unsuitable and being suitable for a partial correction. So when I had my first appontment with Joan, who explained all the measurements, the safe thresholds that Accuvision worked within and that they could aim for total correction although the final outcome was dependent on the healing process, I became quite excited. A few days later, I booked myself in for the surgery.

The surgery itself, performed by Chad Rostron, went very well and my anxiety beforehand was well misplaced. After the surgery, I felt no pain and very little discomfort. At the one week assessment with Vikash, my right eye was 20/20 and my left was a little less which actually means I can see as good, if not better, now than I ever could with glasses or contact lenses.

I, personally cannot say that Accuvision are better than any other clinic because they are the only one I experienced. But the people are informative and friendly, their technology is well advanced and I am one happy customer. Many thanks to Joan, Chad and Vikash et al for making a difference in my life.

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Review by Umesh - Posted on 5/12/2003 - Rating :5/5
Having heard about the Accuvision laser clinic opening up almost two years ago, which was supposed to be using the latest state of the art laser treatment (Wavefront). I started researching the web to see what it was all about. Finally after months of sifting through all the information, I decided to make a trip to Accuvision for a consultation, forearmed with the knowledge that my opticians had previously told me I had an irregular corneal shape. They picked this up in the examination. Daryus and Vik explained to me, that although this might be a contraindication for treatment by most clinics and that they would like to ask me to come back at intervals to see any changes that might be occur in the eye. I went back to the clinic at six monthly intervals for the examinations.

In June 2003, I was told the eyes were stable and they were happy to operate. The kind of service they provided where the emphasis was on the patient’s wellbeing and satisfactory long-term outcome was amazing. I truly felt that the staff wanted clinical excellence above all and not just a production line like surgery.

On the day of the surgery, Mike explained at length the procedure and what to do post-op. In the time that I had waited for all my examinations, Accuvision were going to treat my eyes using their new topography customised treatment. The op went well and within the next day from a prescription of 3.5 and 3.0 with astigmatism I was down to 0 and had 20/20 vision.

I had no problems with the eyes apart from the slight dryness that I experienced for a week. At the one-month post-op examination I was told I had 20/15 vision in both eyes. Apart from the amazement of being relieved of the burden of wearing glasses, what I would sum up my vision as being "pin sharp" and "crisp".

Almost six months down the line my vision is stable with the vision of a hawk...yaay. Thanks to all at Accuvision including Mike, Daryus & Vik

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Review by Sally Jennings - Posted on 12/10/2003 - Rating :5/5
At age 37 my long sight was becoming more of a problem as I got older. I had worn contact lenses since I was in my late 20's and had some damage to my eyes as a result of excessive wear. Basically I had grown extra blood vessels due to my eyes being starved of oxygen. This then resulted in having to wear glasses which I hated, and by the end of the day I struggled to see clearly even with glasses on. I remember not being able to read a menu with my glasses on, and decided I had to find out about laser treatment.

I had changed my optician and asked her about laser treatment to be told I would not be suitable because my sight prescription was too high, +4.75 and +3.75, and because I had 'dry' eyes. My heart sank. Still, she recommended I find out for sure and I telephoned several clinics including Optimax, Ultralase and Accuvision. The first two advised me that my prescription was too high to be treated, but they could have a go at one eye, although they didn't think the result would be very good. It was cheaper, about half the price of Accuvision, but I was not prepared to chance my eyesight for only minimal improvement. They didn't have the technology that Accuviosion had hence the lower cost. I received a lot of brochures and telephone calls from sales staff, even though they had said I wasn't a suitable candidate.

After a telephone converation with Accuvision I travelled the 70 miles to London for a consultation. I felt like I was clutching at straws and had braced myself for the liklihood that I would be turned down for treatment. Initially they were concerned about my dry eyes and sent me to another nearby location to have further tests. Finally, once they were happy with the results I heard the magic words that they could treat me. I was so excited, a life free of glasses. They were totally honest with me from the start and told me that they thought 20/20 vision was unlikely, but that somewhere close to that was achievable. That was fine by me. I was having to wear glasses from the time I got out of bed until I got back in it.

I had my wavefront guided lasik treatment on 29 May 2003. I was very nervous on the day, but all the staff there are very nice and put you at ease. I felt sensation during the lasik treatment but no pain, it only took minutes per eye. I had some problems with very dry eyes and had to use a lot of eye drops. I had fluctuating vision and I experienced halos around light at night time for a few weeks. I had been warned this may happen, especially as I had already had dry eyes. My vision was in effect very short sighted whilst my eyes were very dry and I couldn't drive. I had my follow up appointments with Vikash Patel who was brilliant. If I was worried I telephoned and staff were always there to reassure me.

Now just over four months since the treatment I don't need glasses for reading, driving - anything. I haven't got 20/20 vision in both eyes, my left eye is slightly short sighted, but it doesn't cause me any problems. Not a day goes past when I don't wonder at my amazing sight. It was the best £4000 I have ever spent.

If you are thinking of having lasik treatment I would thoroughly recommend Accuvision and to consider the following:
Take your time and do your research thoroughly,
Don't be harassed by 'hard sell' companies,
Remember you generally get what you pay for, and lastly
You can't put a price on your eyesight.

I have been delighted with all of my care and would like to thank all at Accuvision especially Joan, Darius and Vikash. If you wish to contact me about my own experience please do so at sallyjennings66@hotmail.com

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Review by Neil Worden - Posted on 7/10/2003 - Rating :5/5
I was very impressed with the results. I didn't expect a near 20/20 vision. The team was very proffessional and made me feel relaxed. A very special thanks to everyone at Accuvision especially Nick Dash who gave me the Consultation, Will Ayliffe who corrected my eye sight and a special thanks to Vikash Patel who made me feel so relaxed and confident throughout my visits.Well done! I would recommend Accuvision to anyone.!!

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Review by Jill - Posted on 21/9/2003 - Rating :5/5
Fourteen years ago I made what was probably the worst decision of my life. I had corrective eye surgery. Not laser surgery - that was still in the experimental stage at the time - but the old so-called "Russian Operation" or to give it its proper name Radial Keratotomy (RK). This had had some amount of publicity back in the late 1980s. At that time I had worn glasses for myopia for 16 years. I had loathed and detested them from the outset. At age 16 I progressed to contact lenses (my father bought me them as a present for passing all my 'O' Levels, probably the only reason I did any revision!) I subsequently wore them morning, noon and night and ended being told by my optician that my eyes would inevitably reject them at some time in the future. Panic set in until I saw an article about RK. It involved making between 4, 8,12 or 16 microscopic incisions in the cornea which would then flatten it, thus reducing the myopia. To cut a long story short I had the operation in June 1989. The plan was to do my slightly worse right eye first then follow on with the left when this had stabalised. I went into the operating theatre confident that it would work. I was sadly disillusioned. The refraction was reduced by a paltry dioptre and I was left with eight scars on my right eye. I was devastated. Fortunately I was still able to wear contact lenses but the fit on the right eye was never as good as the left. As the years went by and laser surgery began to gain momentum I bitterly regretted having the RK - if only I had waited. I was led to believe by various opticians that I should count myself lucky I could still wear contacts and that no laser clinic would ever touch my damaged eye. Then I discovered this web-site and posted an account of my problem. Accuvision were the only clinic to return a comprehensive reply. On studying their web-site and the comments made on lasik-eyes I soon realised that if anyone could help then they could. The only thing I found slightly off-putting was the location - I live in Leeds - but I didn't feel any of the local clinics could offer their level of expertise. Subsequently I booked a consultation on August 11th 2003.

I went to the consultation thinking in the back of my mind that Accuvision would not be able to help. I was wrong. After a thorough 2 hour assessment I heard the words I had been waiting for for so many years - I could be helped! I was to have Customised Lasik which would correct the defects to my own individual eye topography not just my prescription. I was made aware they may not "hit zero" with the right eye due to the scarring but I was prepared to take the risk as I had such confidence with them by this stage.

4th September was the day of reckoning. It went like a dream. No pain, no needles, just a slight feeling of pressure when the clamp was put in. The next day my -4.75/-.75 left eye tested at just under 20/20. The right eye (previously -3.75/-.75) had been left with a bandage contact lens overnight so was not quite as good but as soon as the lens was removed it seemed to glide into place. A week later I returned to the clinic to find that the right eye had obtained 20/15. The left eye was slightly behind (but still very good) which had been done deliberately due to my age (42) to allow a longer time before I need reading glasses.

I realise there are a lot of people out there who have had sub-optimum results from eye surgery and I would not hesitate to recommend a consultation with Accuvision. They are, quite simply, the best.

I never thought I could be helped. I was. I feel as if my life has started over. Fourteen years ago I made the worst decision of my life. On 11th August 2003 I made the best.

To everyone at Accuvison .. Thank You.

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Review by priti - Posted on 17/9/2003 - Rating :5/5
I had Lasik treatment about 6 weeks ago at accuvision in Fulham. My prescription was r-8.00 / -1.00 x 180 and l-6.50 / -1.50 x 180. I was absolutely sick and tired of wearing glasses and was actually told by my optician to stop wearing contact lenses completely because of a lack of oxygen getting through to my eyes. I found i could not wear my lenses any longer anyway, it just got too uncomfortable.

The surgery was painless and the recovery was amazing. 6 weeks on and my eyesight is fabulous, i have better than 20/20 vision without any post op problems, whatsoever. My corneas were slightly thinner than average, but given the advanced customised technology that Accuvision use, they are able to customise flaps which saves more tissue, which meant it was safe for me to have the treatment.

The team at Accuvision, all the way from admin at inital enquiry to the surgeon on the day have been brilliant and i cannot thank them enough for giving me my eyesight back.

When it comes to deciding who to trust your eyes to, check out the team at Accuvision, after all you only have one pair of eyes.

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Review by John Croxford - Posted on 8/9/2003 - Rating :5/5
Have been investigating laser surgery for 7 years including unsuccessful consultations with Optimax and Ultralase. Sick of contact lenses and specs. I hate feeling dependent on solutions and stuff. I regularly travel abroad and hate the hassle of packing them...always in the hand luggage along with specs in case the luggae doesn't make it.

Heard about Accuvision 2 years ago, but when I called they sounded in their infancy so I left it.

Went last Wednesday for test as a birthday present to me for my 40th (in July). Delighted to learn that I could be treated and immediately asked for the operation that same day. The next slot was the next day. The team at Accuvision are very professional and I detected they are passionate about their job, which gives them the edge. Worth the money that I paid. In fact 20 years ago I remember putting a value of £10,000 on the price I would pay to restore my eyesight without artificial aids!!

For me the anticipation around the surgery was perhaps the worst. Around 5 mins on the bed awaiting preparation. I was very aware of the 'flap bit' and although I saw no blade I had a distinct sensation as it was cut, a kind of stinging. For me (being a bit of a woose) my own cruel mind games were the worst, my brain playing out the whole scenario over and over during and after surgery. The truth is there is no way they would have done the other eye if I really felt anything! The discomfort was on the same scale as having a filling in reality. Hypnosis might be an idea, but then it is really only 4 mins per eye!

A few minutes later and I was in the waiting room. The rest of the day I rested at home with a slight gritty feeling in both eyes. Next day eyes were fine. Eyesight not quite as crisp as it was with contact lenses, but better than it was with specs.

Next week I have my 1 week post tests and I am expecting some further improvement based on previous reports.Today my sight didn't feel quite as crisp...but maybe this is tiredness after a hectic weekend?

Before op -6.5 in both eye. 1 day After op 0.00 and -0.5.

By the way I offloaded something like 6 bottles of contact lenses, 3 cases, saline and all sorts. Its a great unburdening to do that on the same day as the op!

If you want your real eyes back then go see Accuvision!

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Review by Martin Spelling - Posted on 7/9/2003 - Rating :5/5
I had Lasik surgery at Accuvision on Thursday, 29th May 2003. Previously I had worn glasses for circa 40 years.

Pre-op. my prescription was:
Right Eye: Sphere (-8.50), Cylinder (-2.50), Axis (5).
Left Eye: Sphere (-8.00), Cylinder (-1.50), Axis 180).

About a year prior to surgery, I’d met someone at work who had a similar prescription to mine & had had laser surgery. He was positive about the process & it set me thinking.

I searched on the Internet & found several sites & found this one the most useful.

After some further pondering, I decided to proceed & the choice came down to Moorfields or Accuvision. The positive feedback patients reported from Accuvision tipped the balance in their favour.

Beyond short sight & astigmatism, I recall no particular features needing special treatment. The cost was £4k. It was suggested that I would have good enough vision for everyday life, but that I might need reading glasses for small print.

The procedure was not painful. As others have mentioned, it is a little uncomfortable for a couple of minutes, but no more than that. It took only a few minutes & I went home after a post op check some 30 minutes after surgery. I took the eye drops as prescribed & spent the rest of the day with eyes closed & listening to the radio. By the following day, I was able to see well & with no complications.

My sight is 20/20 & I have had no problems of any sort throughout. I’ve attended the daily, weekly, monthly & quarterly checks – all of which have confirmed that the sight is stable. There have been no complications or discomfort of any sort.

All the staff at Accuvision that I have dealt with have been helpful. They have been straightforward in their dealings with me & I don’t feel they over-promise – certainly my experience has been most positive.

The recovery process has been something of a non-event for me, with no problems experienced. To date I have not needed reading glasses for even fine print & have experienced no problems in poor light (which a few have commented on). I’ve found it surprisingly easy to get used to not wearing glasses. The psychological benefit took a little longer to kick in – all of it positive, all of it beneficial.

I would recommend Accuvision. If my experience is anything to go by, it should be hassle free & positive all the way through the process. It is money well spent to reclaim your sight.

Martin Spelling

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Review by Nish - Posted on 4/9/2003 - Rating :5/5
Well, it's over 18 months since I underwent my Wavefront Lasik treatment at Accuvision. Truly it's unbelievable that I've forgotten what being so short-sighted was like, almost taking it for granted that I can see so well.
I'm delighted with all aspects of my treatment and aftercare and the attention to detail that the staff have demonstrated. Anyone looking at this site who values their eyesight and understands that there is more to it than "how much will it cost?" could do a lot worse than trust their eyes to Accuvision.
Keep up the good work!!

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Review by Rob - Posted on 2/9/2003 - Rating :5/5
This is my 2 month report back.. In my previous post, I said I was 20/20 in my right eye and just under in my left eye after 1 week. Well, 8 weeks later I am now 20/15 in my right eye and just under 20/20 in my left eye - FANTASTIC!!. I didn't actually notice my eyes getting better, but when it came to reading the chart at Accuvision, it became apparent that they were. The service etc is excelllent at Accuvision and I am extremely pleased with my results. It was painless, quick (surgery took less than 8 minutes for both eyes) and the results have been perfect. I know some people have had experiences of grittiness in the eye, dry eyes, starburst around lights etc, but I had NONE of these symptoms. My prescription was approx -4 in both eyes with wide pupil dilation but no other probs. I have managed to avoid rubbing my eyes in the 8 week period which is a lot easier than you would think, when you get your head around it.
Overall, I would recommend it as the resutls have been perfect. Do your research first in additon to reading this website, but as far as Accuvision goes- they have exceeded my expectations! Thanks Vik, Joan, Daryus, Mike etc.........

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Review by anita edmunds - Posted on 26/8/2003 - Rating : 5/5
well this is a year & half update for +6 & +6.5 with big astigmatisms.

It was scary, it was expensive & my eye sight still fluctuates (i have one bad day per three weeks where i would not drive if i knew how to).

I've been to an indpendant optisions who said i had over 2020 vision & slight astigmatisms & when the looked at my last prescription nearly fell of the seat in amazement & now recomments it to customers who ask as my eyes are so healthy & vision so good.

I would do it again, i am always recommending it to people & have so many friends who had it done i wonder if i could get some money back...?

please feel free to contact me for specifics i have posted before & am always happy to talk about my experiences.

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Review by Mr Free - Posted on 20/8/2003 - Rating : 5/5
My story is fairly simple;
About November 2002 I read all the websites and found the clinics that were reviewed best.
Made a list of the top ones.
I thought that whichever of the top rated clinics I go to there should be little difference in the outcome probability. It’s just in the chance/luck of the operation if you have any problems.
Accuvision was in walking distance so I thought that’s good enough for me!
I walked into the Fulham branch on a Friday late November 2002.
Had my initial consultation and was found to be suitable -5 or -6 in both eyes (Don’t remember exactly).
Made an appointment for next the available space - Monday.
Walk to the Accuvision on Monday.
Had operation.
Waited about 30 min for eyes to settle.
Left, and hailed a Taxi to drive me the 5 mins home.
Vision little foggy and unclear for a couple of days.
By about 1 week vision was excellent.
On return to clinic found vision was 20/20 in one eye and one line better than 20/20 in the other.
Very happy. Almost a year later not a single problem and have forgotten that I was ever short sighted at all!
When having lasik you roll a die and take a chance as to the outcome. The chances are small that anything will go wrong but it can always happen.
I rolled my dice and ended up with better than 20/20.
Accuvision was excellent and everything workout great for me

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Review by Rob - Posted on 3/8/2003 - Rating : 5/5
I had my surgery on 3rd of July which was excellent and definitely not worth worrying about for as long as I did. I was -3.75 in both eyes, which became 20/20 in my right eye and just under in my left after only 7 days. Everything about your eyes continuing to heal is true, as mine feel better (albeit slightly - don't expect massive change on a daily basis) every day. The best thing is the fact that the op really is painless. The only thing I felt would be best described as mild discomfort when the clamps were put on my eyes. The actual surgical stuff (cutting, laser etc) was absolutely painless. having a filling is 100 times as painful..easily. I recommend Accuvision to everyone because they are excellent. Everyone from Vik who did my initial consultation to Darius (who is excellent at making you feel relaxed, especially when you are lying on the laser bed worrying to yourself). Thanks also to Mike who reassured me brilliantly on the phone as well as immediately post op, and to Joan for further excellent post op care and 1 week check up. I am about to book my next check up (1 month) so I post again with any relevant changes.
Basically Accuvision are as good as you are going to get. Read about every clinic on this website, then see the cases that Accuvision treat that others don't.
Yes, I would do it again, and yes Accuvision were brilliant for me.

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Review by Lee- Posted on 13/8/2003 - Rating : 5/5
I decided to get my eyes done about a year ago and looked into various eye clinics and after doing a bit of research was a bit dismayed that most eye clinics only treat hyperopia (long sight) up to around +3 dioptres. I have or did have a high prescription, my right eye was +6.00 with astigmatism of +1.75, and the left eye was +6.50 with astigmatism of +1.75. However I saw the advert in the paper for accuvision and how they can treat patients with high prescriptions with wavefront guided lasik. I phoned up for a booklet and let it at that.

Fast forward to the beginning of June and having two weeks off I decided to see if I was compatible in having the surgery. I phoned up for a consultation and went down the following week on the 11th of June. The consultation was roughly an hour long with Vikash, it was found that I did indeed had a high level of long sight, the thickness of the cornea and the dilation of the pupil was measured, as well as the overall health of the eye. The consultation was very professional and what struck me, was while Vikash pointed out that Accuvision could treat my eyes because they had the technology, what was also pointed out was the fact that this is surgery and things (although extremely rarely) can go wrong. The cornea could get infected amongst other things, and because of my prescription there was only a 10% chance of achieving 20/20 vision. On hearing this my thoughts were how professional Accuvision were in telling you the risks that can happen as well as the benefits and were not just after your money. I concluded in my mind that indeed I had chosen the right clinic. I was compatible to my delight, the cost would be £3600 and I was left to think it over.

I had thought about the surgery all weekend and decided that I would get it done. I phoned up on Monday the 16th June and it turned out that there was a slot available that afternoon. I got down to the clinic signed the confirmation form and had it done. I was a bit nervous at first, but during the operation I started to relax it didn’t hurt and the only real discomfort was at the start when I had the eye drops put in. Yes it is true! parts of your cornea being vaporised does smell a bit but it is not as bad as made out, I think!

Coming out of the operation I was groggy and sat down for roughly ½ hour at the end of which my first lot of eye drops were administered, and Vikash explained that they were to be taken every hour for at least 6 hours and the eyes were to be kept closed for as much time as possible.

I woke up the next morning and I could see everything, a friend of mine had sent me a text asking how it had gone and I was more than pleased to be able to see the letters on my phone to text them back, as well as reading the paper without the need of glasses. That afternoon I went back to Accuvision for my 1 day post op check-up and I was 20/20 overall being 20/20 in my right eye and 20/30 in my left, with both eyes healing nicely. I was more than pleased. Vikash took the contact lenses out that you wear for the first night that help the healing process and said that my eyes may fluctuate and gave me some more drops to put over the coming days leading to my 1 week post op check-up.

I wake up the next morning and am dismayed that my eyes had fluctuated quite badly, I take a walk into town to go to the bank to get the bankers draft to pay Accuvision and wonder if it is worth paying them!! I can read a number plate of a car from only 8 paces. However I have to remind myself that it was said that my eyes might fluctuate and I did have a high prescription (I did send the cheque to them though!).

Accuvision were right in the days leading up to my 1 week post op check my eyes had strengthen I could now read a number plate from 57 paces. I get down to the clinic in the afternoon and my eyes are still 20/20 with my right eye being 20/20 and my left being 20/40. I make an appointment for my 1 month post op check.

I go down to Accuvision for my 1 month post op check with Vikash my sight overall is still 20/20 my right eye being 20/15! And my left eye being 20/30 -2 (reading some of the letters on the 20/30 line bar two of them) with a slight astigmatism. The eyes have healed nicely. I and Vikash discuss it and we come to the conclusion that I am very happy my sight overall being 20/20 and although the left eye is not as strong as the right is not viable to perform surgery on the left eye with the left eye as it is. I make an appointment for my 3 month post op check and it on the 31st of October.

I am now at 10 weeks post op writing this. I have had no complications and am glad that I had the surgery done. To those with a high prescription and/or are afraid of having surgery go and have a consultation you never know. I thought I would be wearing glasses for the rest of my life now thankfully I don’t, and I have Accuvision to thank for that. If any of you who are reading this and have a high prescription like mine or you are a bit nervous and have any questions feel free to e-mail me at leetaylor55@hotmail.com.

All the best, Lee.

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Review by Victoria Lawrence - Posted on 21/7/2003 - Rating : 5/5
Just a quick update. I had my eyes done early December 02. After going back for my 6 month check last week, i cannot stress enough how good the staff are. They still remembered me and the problems i experienced and were concerned for me still.
(I would like to just clarify that the problem was servere bruising to my eyes, but that it is completley gone & there are no negative effects from this).

You only have one pair of eyes - trust them to Accuvision...

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Review by LINDA JOHNSTONE - Posted on 20/7/2003 - Rating : 5/5
My son, recently turned 19, had always been severely short-sighted with astigmatism, and even as a toddler often had to wear thick glasses with patches over one eye in an attempt to strengthen his weaker eye. The only way he could read was with things directly in front of his face, and it was too much of a strain to read books. He has suffered many knock backs with his eyes over the years, the latest being having to give up driving lessons after failing the sight test. I was advised that Scott`s sight might never be good enough to drive. He had been waiting for months to see the eye specialist at the local hospital without success, when my brother rang and told me about an advertisement he had seen for `Accuvision`, who could treat patients that others could not, and I contacted them immediately. Before travelling 800 miles from Shetland to London I was worried with all the set backs that Scott had experienced that this might be just another waste of time, so tried to get as much information as possible from the internet, and decided to speak to `Moorfields` eye hospital. They informed me that with my sons` prescription the very best result that we could expect would be –5. I felt disillusioned on hearing this, but spoke to `Accuvison` once more who assured me that if Scott were suitable for treatment, they would expect a far better result than -5.

The consultation went very well, and Scott had the surgery the following day, 3 July 2003. I don`t think words can describe the elation I felt when the surgeon gave the thumbs up sign and described how well the surgery had gone. Scott’s` right eye is now –0.50 and left eye is –1. He thinks that it is wonderful to wake up and see things, and to be able to read normally. Although for driving he will wear glasses of a very small prescription, that`s a small price to pay. After watching him struggle for so many years it really does seem miraculous.

I would like to conclude that Scott & I found Accuvision to be a great team of helpful friendly competent people who are quite justified in exuding such confidence in their ability, when they are able to produce such amazing results. True experts in their field. We really cannot thank them enough. I am already saving up for my daughter who is also shortsighted and would like to have surgery at Accuvision.

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Review by Mary Miles - Posted on 8/7/2003 - Rating : 4/5
I had surgery on Monday 19th May. Accuvision were very good - the surgery was not painful - the eye clamp was a bit uncomfortable but that was all - it just felt a bit odd. Most importantly for me is that you can't really see anything happening - so many drops are put in your eyes that everything in blurred anyway. I had no pain afterwards and my eyes didn't stream at all.

I am pleased with the results, although a 'little' disappointed as my eyes are not as good as they were with my contact lenses - I have 20/20 vision with both eyes but slightly less than 20/20 individually - I must have had better than 20/20 with my contact lenses but didn't realise it. Apparently, it could still improve - time will tell.

I would highly recommend Accuvision - the consultation was very thorough and the aftercare has been fab.

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Review by Jane Thorogate - Posted on 6/7/2003 - Rating : 5/5
Whilst researching Lasik, I came across this website and it was largely due to the positive comments about Accuvision that I decided to have my -6 and -4 eyes corrected by Wavefront Guided Lasik last Thursday. It's all true - these guys are undoubtedly the best!!

I had a look at Boots at Bluewater as well but although their technology looks impressive, I felt the consultation was very 'production line', and my questions were really rushed through.

The procedure is unpleasant and stressful, I was surprised to find the eye clamps going in was actually the worst bit. The suction and cutting of the flap did not hurt at all. Afterwards I went home and laid in a darkened room with my eyes closed for the rest of the day (a practical tip - I bought one of those talking books which really helped to pass the time).
On my next day check up my right eye was 20/15!! Every day now I'm finding my eyes are getting clearer and less sore, everything is in much sharper focus than I ever got with glasses or contacts.
Accuvision may be expensive but it is definitely worth every penny. Everyone is highly professional. If I had to make one tiny suggestion (and I'm struggling to find one) it would be a thoughtful touch if, after the procedure, in the bag you are given containing your drops and eyeshields, that a small box of medical tissues was included? I asked for a few tissues when leaving and was given a whole box of medical tissues, they have been invaluable since for moping up streaming eyes, excess drops, and now cleaning eyes? I am much happier to use these than I would be using regular tissues.

I will be wholeheartedly recommending Accuvision in the future.

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