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 Jan 04 - June 04
Review by Daniel Blackman
Posted on 21/06/2004
Rating: 5/5
I've worn glasses since I was 4 years old, and as far as I can remember, Ive never been able to see at all, looking out without glasses was like looking out of a frosted glass window. When at 18, my eyes started rejecting contact lenses, I had to go back to wearing glasses, and being a -10 in both eyes, (SERIOUSLY short sighted!) despite really good glasses, it was still obvious that I had very strong glasses. Since Id always hated wearing glasses, and wanted my freedom back I was amazed when the opportunity came up for me to have my eyes corrected. The op itself was absolutely painless, although an intense experience. The way I would sum it up, its like watching a very intense laser show, I would say intense enough that I was glad it was over, but certainly not anywhere near enough to stop me from doing it again if it was ever needed. The second I got up off of the operating table, I could see everybodys faces, the feeling was amazing. One day Post-op, and although still Hazy, I was 20/20 in my right eye, and - 0.25 in my left eye, something I don't even notice, in fact, there are days when my left is better than my right! the staff couldnt have been kinder, and they always remembered me the second I got in the clinic, nor did I wait for any amount of time at all, all in all, they give amazing service, and they couldnt be friendlier. two weeks post op, and I can see perfectly, I can drive, watch the TV, even some of my friends who are 20/20, can't see as well as me now, (a frightening thought!) And now, I cannot wait until I can go and jump in a swimming pool, and not worry about glasses or the fact I won't be able to see people in there! Post Op care couldnt be better either, no waiting, no fuss, straight in, straight out. So I would like to say thankyou to accuvision for restoring my sight, I can never ever thankyou enough, it has completely changed my life. And finally, I'd like to say thankyou to my grandparents, they are the ones who paid for the operation, without them, Id still be wishing I had the freedom that I have been given, Ill never be able to thank them enough. So come to accuvision, some are cheaper, but I doubt very much you'd get the same care and service!
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Review by Ruma Fowdar
Posted on 08/06/2004
Rating: 5/5
I have been wearing glasses for over 35 years, lenses for at least 15 years. I am a boots opticians patient/client. I have very high prescription, -13R and -10L ,including stigmatism.Thus this makes me a very difficult case. For the past five years or so, I have been reading about laser treatment, at the boots opticians in Edinburgh where I live. Again and again I was told my prescription could not be corrected by laser. I was disappointed. Then came the magic age 40, when vari-focals would be a difficult issue for me to come to terms with, given my high prescription. So I started hunting again this year in march, to see if any so called more advanced laser clinic could treat me. My husband who is very good at surfing the net came up with 7 laser clinic in Scotland and England. 6 laser clinic refused me (including Ultralase and London vision clinic). One clinic did not only accepted me to be treated, but also fully corrected my vision. today I have 20/20 vision, no glasses required, I can drive and do all my normal activities. Its a miracle for me to be able to see with my own eyes since the 20th May 2004. YES THE MIRACLE CLINIC IN THE UK IS ACCUVISION CLINIC. I CAN HONESTLY SAY THE WHOLE TEAM AT ACCUVISIN IS THE VERY BEST, FROM COSULTATION,TO SURGERY PLUS FOLLOW UP AND AFTERCARE. On 18 march I had my initial consultation with Vikash Patel,he took all his time despite it was late afternoon and he answered all my questions. After few minutes, Vikash did some figures and told me and my husband that both my eyes could be corrected at accuvision. I was shocked and my eyes were full of tears. He explained all the figures about the thickness of cornea and residual, size of pupil and shape of cornea. I JUST TOLD VIKASH ITS A MIRACLE IF THIS HAPPENS. Then I booked my appointment for the 20May, yet again I had some questions to ask, which Darius clarified with such simplicity that convinced me to go for the surgery. I reached the clinic at 10am on the 20 May,welcome by Vikash and other members of the team.After a few eye test I was taken to the theatre by Darius to 'rock and Roll'as he called it. I was very nervous, but there was a wonderful nurse who held my hand throughtout, Darius was talking to me to settle me in position for the surgery. My eyes were flooded with solutions. Darius asked me to look at the green and red dot, but these were patches to me not dot.Within 2-3 mins my right eye was done and he moved to the left eye which was flooded with solutions again. Somewhere within that last 5 mins I saw a green dot and I told myself Ruma you can see with your own eye. When both eyes were done I sat up and could see across the room! this was about 10.30am, I could not believe what I had gone through, was it a dream or reality. YES IT WAS REAL I COULD SEE WITH MY EYES. Darius had a quick look at my eye and said it was very good and Nick had a look as well. Then I walked to the waiting room where my family was waiting for me, I saw my daughter and husband.What a relief it was to see with my own eye. I followed all the aftercare, hourly drop and keep eyes closed as much as possible. Friday morning went for the check up and Vikash took the bandage lens off and put a new one,(taking the lens off in left eye was a bit painful). Well I had to come back on sat and sun again to replace my dirty lens. I was exceptionally grateful to Vikash who came to the clinic over the week end. -I dont think this special care and attention to a patient would be provided by another clinic- The surgery itself is not painful, it happens so quickly. Now I have done my weekly check up and my second week visit on 3 June. vision is getting better day by day. Now All I have to say is a very Big Thank You to the whole team at Accuvision. They are the expert in the field of laser surgery and have the most latest technology and equipment. I would definitely recommend any person to Accuvision, they are very good and friendly, thorough in their approach and very professional. To have all the above under one roof is exceptional. Finally I would like to thank aii the testimonials on this site as I read quite a few before my surgery and they are a real boost. It is very sad that other laser clinic tell you , that you cannot be treated when they should very well know that Accuvision can do it. God bless the Accuvision team.
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Review by Neil Parker
Posted on 02/06/2004
Rating: 5/5
I had my surgery at Accuvision on 17th May 2004, about two weeks after the consultant at Boots Laser Eye care said that I was not suitable for surgery due to the thickness of my corneas. When Boots calculated the remaining thickness as would be post op with them, it was 220 microns. The consultant also said in response to my questioning, that despite any future improvements in technology, I would never be a suitable candidate for Lasik laser eye surgery. I am delighted to say that I did not quit at this stage, but after further research visited Accuvision who were extremely helpful and professional in their approach. They demonstrated how they would be able to operate and leave 330 microns post op with them. This is exactly what they have done. I had my operation at 4.00pm and on my check up at 10.00 the next morning I had 20/20 vision in one eye and better than 20/20 in the other, and this is without Wavefront treatment. I would not hesitate to recommend Accuvision above all of the other laser eye surgeries I have spoken with, and this includes Moorfields. Thank you.
Tags: Results
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Review by Fiona
Posted on 19/05/2004
I have just been assessed for surgery by Nick - he was very patient, explained everything very clearly and so far I am very impressed with Accuvision. I would love to hear from other patients who have a similar prescription to mine: about -5 in both eyes. Pupils just over 6mm. I would especially like to hear from anyone who has a high level of *irregular* astigmatism (coma). Please e mail me, whether you are pre or post surgery, I would love to hear your opinions/experiences.
Tags: Consultation
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Review by Haitham
Posted on 18/05/2004
Rating: 5/5
Will the Doctor recommend Wave Front Surgery and I did not even hesitate. Why? Simply; the best equipments, the best care “PRE & POST operation” and of course an excellent doctor. I know £2900 is expensive…but you know what, it worth every single penny.
Tags: LASIK
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