What our Patients say

I would like to say a big thankyou to everyone at accuvision. You all looked after me so well, I was a nervous wreck before the surgery, but as soon as I walked into the clinic my nerves calmed down. Thank you.

Had surgery July 4th 2002. I was +3.75 with an astigmatism in both eyes. I was dependent on glasses all day every day. I was very pleased with the treatment at Accuvision I still can’t get used to the fact I don’t have to put my glasses on to see, I feel much more confident and for the first time ever I can see clearly. Although there was no pain during the procedure I did find having the clamp on my eyes slightly uncomfortable, but feel it was worth going through. A day after the surgery my presciption had changed to -.75, my vision was hazy for some days which is normal with my prescription, therefore I didn’t get perfect results straight away, but every day I noticed an improvement in my vision. 4 days after surgery I went to party in the park and was amazed with how well I could see. Its 4 weeks on now and I’m due for a check-up, my right eye seems perfect to me, but my left eye is still a bit hazy, but for the first time ever I have used the computer without the aid of GLASSES !!

I had Laser Treatment on the 22nd June just over 5 weeks ago now. My prescription was -7.5 in both eyes, and I had worn glasses and contact lenses for over 30 years.
I was impressed by Accuvision’s professionalism and caring attitude, all my questions at my consultation were answered fully and I was impressed by the new wavefront technology that I was able to have. I now have 20/20 vision, its absolutely amazing to be able to see clearer than what I could when I used to wear glasses.
Just like to say a big thank you to my surgeon Mr Ayliffe, Daryus and staff and an extra special thank you to Vik who answered all the questions that my wife put to him. Thank you all very much.

I went for the consultation 2 weeks ago, and it was very thorough and reassuring. I was extremely impressed with the actual tests themselves – Accuvision certainly have remarkable technology and I’m confident that with my large pupils they could prevent night vision side effects and halos, etc.

However, their costs are astronomical. I had been under the impression that Wavefront was approximately £3000 (this was my ‘upper limit’ for spending). However, when they told me it was £4000, my jaw dropped.

That’s £2000 for EACH eye.

I haven’t contacted them since – however, I don’t intend to go anywhere else, as I don’t want to risk using conventional Lasik (i.e. without Wavefront) on my large pupils. So I will return eventually, when I’ve worked out how to pay for the surgery …

Accuvision are the best, I’m sure – but you really have to take the costs into consideration if you’re going for Wavefront. If the cost of surgery was up to £3000 then it would be a medical/health decision. But at £4000 it becomes more like a financial decision than anything else (even with the easy payment plan).

Their advert says it all – ‘Go on: Put a price on them …’

Could someone say what the costs really are at Accuvision these days, I have heard they are a lot more than £900 per eye

Without doubt the best money I’ve ever spent. My prescription was -8.50 and -6.75 i.e. I’ve worn lenses/glasses since the year zip. I had intended checking out other clinics, but after 2 relaxed, non-pressured hours with Nick, Iwas convinced i had found the right place. Nick noticed straight away the extended blood vessels in my eyes from over use of contact lenses (my optician had told me just 2 weeks prior that i cannot wear lenses any more as a result), but accurately said it was not a problem for surgery.

Its only 24hrs on and apart from a bit of haze, which i was fore-warned about, my vision is as good as with contacts. I’ve already told everybody i know with myopia, who are amazed having seen me scrape around many times like a mole on Sunday mornings after beers looking for my glasses (think they were letting me be the guinea pig as my eyes were the worst!)

Many thanks, truly a life changing experience

Had wave guided LASIK surgery (surgeon: Nick Jacobs) on 20/6/02. Wave guided cost 3000, normal LASIK 2500 – I was told I needed wave guided because of poor night vision (poor contrast distinction in low light). Initial prescription -3.50 (both eyes). Vision now 20/10 i.e. I could read the smallest line on the test chart! Staff very helpful – see the article in the Daily Mirror of 25/7/02 for a positive account from a patient who experienced complications after surgery (which is always a small risk). Staff are aware of this website – I chose Accuvision as it was the only clinic that everyone who had contacted it gave 5/5 to when I was looking in May. After my checkup today they gave me the new web address… Still, have to say they were excellent.

I went to Accuvision after three other eye clinics told me my prescription was impossible to treat. My prescription was R +4.25, L +3.75 with a very high Astigmatism. I had been wearing corrective lenses all my life and after the other eye clinics told me I was too far out of range to treat, I consigned myself to always wear corrective lenses.
My last resort was to go to Accuvision (without much hope for a treatment) and they were very encouraging and told me they were very confident they could treat my eyes, and hopefully to an acceptable vision (at least to drive without glasses). So I trusted them and set up an appointment for the surgery.
I was very impressed with their professionalism, kindness, and attentativeness on the day. I had my surgery and was assured that everything was going to plan. The next day I came back for a followup to the surgery and I was pleased to have them tell me they thought I could attain 20/20 vision in both eyes.
Today I went back for another followup 10 days after the surgery only to find out that indeed I have 20/20 vision. My vision is even better now than it was with my glasses or contacts. I am very pleased and can not say enough thanks to the Accuvision staff for achieving the impossible and freeing me of my glasses. Thank you, Thank you Thank you!!!!

I had my operation on Tuesday 26th November. I have just had my 10 day check up and the results are brilliant. At 18 years of age, I seem to bew one of the younger patients at the clinic but the procedure seems to have been just as effective. I have been short sighted from the age of 8 with a prescription of -4.5 in both eyes, astigmatism and neovascularisation of the cornea.

The treatment I recieved at Accuvision was excellent. All the staff were very friendly – Darius Vikash, Mr Ayliffe and the clinic nurse. There were initially some problems and although I was booked in for 9 am, I did not have the procedure until 3pm. Although this seems a negative point, I was relieved as I knew they would not carry out the operation unlesss they were 100% sure that everything was correct.

My vision is now perfect and I would certainly recommend the clinic and the procedure to anyone who is considering it.