Eye Laser Surgery Testimonials
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A representation of unedited comments from our patients over the years is shown here. This is what people actually say about us and our treatment and care. You will notice that our laser vision correction costs are more affordable as we provide great value for money to all our patients no matter what the prescription. Please review these comments to get a better understanding of how we work and the unique benefits we give to our patients. If you have a testimonial of your own that you would like to share, please post your testimonial here.
These documented experiences of other patients may not apply to your own if you choose to go ahead. For a more objective assessment of our treatment outcomes please refer to our Results and Risks of Laser Vision Correction pages.
Testimonials July 10 - Dec 10
Review by Stephen Kennedy
Posted on 01/09/2010
Rating: 5/5
Clinic: London
Customer Service: 5/5
Value for Money: 5/5
Clinical Team: 5/5
Technology: 5/5Comments:
My profile - age 52 prescription +5.5 in each eye to correct normal vision & reading +7.5 in each eye. The rationale for corrective treatment was simple I had tried varifocals and found these dangerous, so was using 2 sets of spectacles one for day to day use and one for reading. This impacted my life i.e giving presentations at work was difficult not seeing the screen when reading my notes and vice versa, having to inter change glasses.
Like many others thought maybe I was too old or too long-sighted to be treated, spent 6 months thinking about laser treatment, hours surfing the net looking at forums some good ones but including some real horror stories.
So took the plunge and met the team in London for my consultation, yes a team they all worked together and were very professional. The comprehensive examination confirmed my suitability for 2 possible options, lens implant or laser treatment and at this stage Daryus entered the picture and carefully guided me through the decision process. There was no pressure at all.
Surgery took place on 16/04/2009, the team were very professional at reassuring the patient, can honestly say I felt no pain just a degree of uncomfort as it's not everyday someone is fiddling with your eyes, so no surprise. I was talked through the procedure and a nice touch was someone held my hand throughout.
As I sat up after the procedure, the surgeon asked if I could see the clock on the wall...yes... I could even tell the time and before surgery I couldn't.
For convenience I stayed at a hotel overnight, a mere 5 minutes by taxi, went to the room closed the blackout blinds, some interesting sensations in both eyes and adhered to the hourly drop prescription. Went back the next day to have the bandage contact lenses removed and an examination of the eyes, everything was fine.
The period of healing was almost exactly what the team had carefully explained, the first month was difficult and it was important to pace the number of hours in front of the computer or reading/writing emails/sms on the mobile but slowly day by day the vision become clearer and I have 20/20 vision.
From a practical perspective there has been a quantum change in my life...I can see unaided without spectacles....so anyone considering eye correctional treatment should put Accuvision at the top of the list and my sincere thanks to the team for the professionalism and personal touch.
Tags: High Prescription Laser Blended Vision Monovision Results
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Review by Suzanne Meaden
Posted on 28/08/2010
Rating: 5/5
Clinic: Birmingham
Customer Service: 5/5
Value for Money: 5/5
Clinical Team: 5/5
Technology: 5/5Comments:
After many years of thinking about having my eyes lasered I decided to look into it fully, many an hour surfing the net looking at forums (Pistonheads being very informative).I decided to have a consultation at Accuvision in Solihull, mainly because I wanted an Eye Surgeon operating on my eyes & Chad Rostron was highly recommended.
I am 52 & over -7 in each eye, I thought maybe I was too old or too short-sighted.
I saw Nick for my consultation & he said I was ok for laser eye surgery,but it still took me 5 days to make my mind up. There was no pressure from them to have surgery, just a nice text message thanking me for having my consultation with them.
Anyway I had surgery on 25/8, the worrying about it was far worse than the actual event. I can honestly say I felt no pain at all, nor can I say it was even uncomfortable. Mr Rostron talked through everything that he was doing & someone even held my hand throughout the procedure.
As I sat up after it was done I could tell the time on the clock on the wall where as before surgery I couldn't even have seen the clock!!!!
I promptly burst into tears, I had been wearing glasses, then contact lenses since I was 9 years old & could not believe it was that instant.......I could see!!!!
At home I had a prickling sensation in my right eye & a little watering for 2-3 hours, no problems at all with my left.
I went back the next day to have the bandage contact lenses taken out & everything was much clearer.
All in all I cannot recommend Accuvision in Solihull highly enough, from Nick to the other optician whose name I didn't catch, to the guy who held my hand during the procedure & Mr Rostron who did the procedure........you all are miracle workers & thank-you so much.
Tags: Consultation High Prescription Laser Blended Vision Monovision
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Review by Tracie Louise Ellwood
Posted on 23/08/2010
Rating: 5/5
Clinic: Leeds
Customer Service: 5/5
Value for Money: 5/5
Clinical Team: 5/5
Technology: 5/5Comments:
I had my procedure in December 2009, and I am so pleased with my sight, it is so much clearer now than when I wore glasses/contact lenses.I went for my consultation on the Monday and the earliest available date was the Wednesday of that same week (my husband told me to go for it - the sooner I had the op, the sooner I would be able to see! and this was two weeks before Christmas). So I signed up there and then.
The whole team at Wetherby are wonderful and I was so at ease with everyone, the way the surgeons talk you through everything that is going on in the theatre is particularly reassuring. Simon is so helpful and easy to speak to in all the consultations and knowing that most of the employees have had the surgery makes you feel that they know what they are talking about.
I recommend Accuvision at Wetherby to everybody that I speak to (even if they don't wear glasses!).
If you are thinking of having laser surgery on your eyes - I will tell you to definitely have it done as you will not regret it. Not having to reach for your glasses on a morning is the best feeling in the world.
I now take it for granted that I can see and wearing glasses/contact lenses is a very distant memory.
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Review by Keith Lake
Posted on 02/08/2010
Rating: 5/5
Clinic: London
Customer Service: 5/5
Value for Money: 5/5
Clinical Team: 5/5
Technology: 5/5Comments:
Like everyone else I did my research and I narrowed it down to two places, one is close to where I live and the other was of course Accuvision and the reason I chose Accuvision is because of the fifty odd pages from an independent car web site forum, and people there could not rate them highly enough
So I went for the consultation on the Wednesday and the treatment on the Friday. It was all over with in ten minutes. There was no pain during or after the treatment, in fact apart from being able to see, my eyes do not feel any different. I was sitting in a restaurant an hour later reading a menu, something I haven't done in years without glasses.
The team in London were absolutely fantastic from the time I walked in, until the time I left and I was told if I had any problems, just call no matter what time it is. You can't get better than that!
Tags: Patient Care Promise Results Wavefront Optimised LASIK
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Review by Alberto Cerrone
Posted on 27/07/2010
Rating: 5/5
Clinic: London
Customer Service: 5/5
Value for Money: 5/5
Clinical Team: 5/5
Technology: 5/5Comments:
Top marks all round. Simply fantastic service and care, something that is hard to find nowadays.Thank you.
Tags: Patient Care Promise Results
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