What our Patients say

I had surgery just before Christmas and to say I was nervous is a big understatement! I had a large perscription (-7.0 in the left eye & -8.0 in the right), plus a minor astigmatism in both (which my normal optician had never previously noticed!).

I would never have dared to go for surgery if it wasn’t for the new wavefront guided technology, which gave me the reassurance that the surgery was more likely to be successful, as the lasers are programmed to account for individual differences in the eye and are not just standard for everyone.

I can’t praise the staff enough – they were fully informative about the procedure and the results I could expect, and were very friendly and reassuring – especially with a wimp like me!

I now have 20/20 vision and the only problem I’ve encountered so far is getting used to not wearing glasses or contacts! I have so much confidence in the staff and technology that I would recommend Accuvision to everyone – in fact my Sister is having a consultation this week!

NO PAIN, NO PAIN! – I have tried to have laser surgery twice before with different companies, but they were unable to help due to the extremely complicated nature of my prescription. As well as short sight of -4.50 and -7.50, I also had astigmatism in both eyes and extremely thin corneas. It was the latter that had prevented previous surgery and that caused Accuvision some concern. To my amazement I was advised that Accuvision could carry out the operation – the only company able to do so – but that I would still be left with a prescription of approx. – 2.00 in the right eye. This meant that I would still need glasses for reading and night driving.

My immediate reaction was that I would like to have the surgery anyway – the main reason I did not want to wear glasses was for sports, and evenings out, which would still be possible. However because my prescription also carried a slightly higher risk due to the extreme thinness of the corneal flap that they would have to cut, Accuvision wouldn’t let me go ahead without thinking seriously about it and insisted that I wait 2 weeks before going ahead.

The worst thing about the operation itself was the first bit, where they put a clamp on your eye to hold the lids apart. This is very uncomfortable, but it doesn’t get any worse. I felt no pain at all during the operation itself or after it. I stayed at home that afternoon and evening and kept my eyes shut as advised – the very next morning I woke up with 20:20 vision in both eyes!! I will always remember waking up and being able to see a glass mobile hanging on the branches of a neighbour’s tree at least 100 yards away. I probably shouldn’t have, but I felt so good that I went to a party that very night and stayed out ’till 4:00 am with no ill effects other than the hangover!! (I did however wear light sunglasses for protection).

Since then (4 weeks ago) the vision in my right eye has regressed a little, to -0.50, but I still don’t need to wear glasses. I was prepared for a much less successful result and it feels like an absolute miracle after years of squinting, searching for my glasses first thing in the morning, losing contact lenses or juggling glasses, prescription sunglasses and skiing goggles!!

Sorry this is so long to read, but I really can’t say enough about how great it is – I’m badgering all my friends who are swithering to go ahead and get it done. It really will change your life!

I had the surgery done just over two weeks ago and am over the moon with the results. I had a prescription of -4.5 in both eyes, and after having the surgery could see brilliantly the next day. I now have 20/20 vision, which I still find hard to believe after years of contact lenses and glasses. The service at Accuvision was outstanding and I felt the consultation was completely thorough. The technology they have is so reassuring because it makes the surgeon completely informed. I was fascinated by the map of the eye that is created by the machinery. Overall I think the service and treatment were fantastic, and I have already happily recommended Accuvision to friends and family.

I had laser surgery a week ago. I was extremely nervous but the Accuvision team couldn’t have done more to put my mind at rest. Everything was explained thoroughly and in terms that I could understand fully. They fully managed my expectations and the actual treatment presented me with no surprises at all. I would fully recommend Accuvision, the results are fantastic – no more contact lenses or glasses for me! They even provide a fantastic hand holding service – for those of us who are more nervous than others! You’re definitely in safe hands with Accuvision.