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Mrs Joanna McGraw MB ChB FRCO FCS

Mrs Joanna McGraw
Total Comments : 8 Since 27/01/2009 | Average Rating : 4.80
Mrs. Joanna McGraw is an experienced Ophthalmic Surgeon specialising in laser eye surgery and has performed more than 10,000 procedures. She is registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and is a fully trained Ophthalmologist who has undergone additional specialist training in refractive surgery.

She is an Ophthalmic Surgeon for Optical Express and has gained vast experience in a wide range of medical eye conditions. Twice every year, Mrs. McGraw attends International Medical Advisory Board (IMAB) Conferences and is annually assessed by this board. The panel consists of several of the world's most eminent Refractive Surgeons including Mr. Steven Schallhorn, former Head of Ophthalmology for the US Navy, Professor Jan Venter, a world leading Ophthalmic Surgeon, and Mr. Jeffery Machat, co-founder of TLC Vision, one of the largest laser vision correction providers in the world.

She has been performing refractive eye surgery since 1994 and has worked extensively in the United Kingdom and abroad, and has presented academic papers and made presentations on diseases of the retina and vascular pathology of the eye throughout the world. She regularly attends conferences and seminars at various locations worldwide and is a Fellow and Member of various affiliated bodies and societies such as The Royal College of Ophthalmologists. Many of her previous patients are well-known athletes, celebrities and film stars and often makes personal appearances on television and radio, discussing laser eye surgery.

Mrs. McGraw gained her medical degree at the University of Cape Town with MB and ChB degrees. In 1985, she trained and specialised as an Ophthalmologist and qualified as an Ophthalmic Surgeon from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg in South Africa where she went on to set up her own private practice, performing laser eye surgery, cataract and implant surgery, corneal grafts and squint correction surgery.
  • Qualification : MB ChB FRCO FCS
Surgeon : Mrs Joanna McGraw MB ChB FRCO FCS
Address :
5 Deerdykes Road
Westfield Industrial Estate
Cumbernauld
Glasgow
G68 9HF

Area : Glasgow

Phone : 01236 795 010
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Eye Surgeon Reviews

  • Martine Perkins

    Mrs Joanna McGraw
    • Clinic Name 
    • Optical Express
    • Rating 
    • 5.00
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    I had surgery 5 days ago at the Reading branch. The results are amazing. Immediately after the surgery, I could see that everything was in focus, despite the white 'cloud' that was there. Once the aneasthetic had worn off, my eyes were quite uncomfortable, bordering on painful, but a rest and some strong painkillers sorted me out, and by the evening they just felt gritty. You're told to keep your eyes closed as much as possible straight afterwards - I didn't have much choice - my eyes were so heavy, I seemed to lose the ability to control my eyelids. This passed within about 3 hours. The next day, things were still slightly cloudy but I was able to focus well - the first check up con ... More...

    Lorna Kimber

    Mrs Joanna McGraw
    • Clinic Name 
    • Optical Express
    • Rating 
    • 5.00
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    I was very nervous about going to Optical Express as they were noticeably cheaper then other practices, and I had a concern about only getting what I’d pay for. However after the initial consultation I was quite confident that the technology being used was extremely good. I had a few issues with the customer service side of things, I was left waiting 45minutes for my initial consultation without warning, but when I did eventually see the team they were very good. Once I had booked my surgery I was phoned a week before the surgery by the call centre and told it had to be moved by a rude person who wasn't interested in how un-nerving this was, and only gave me an option I wasn't happy w ... More...

    Lorna Kimber

    Mrs Joanna McGraw
    • Clinic Name 
    • Optical Express
    • Rating 
    • 5.00
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    I had surgery 2 days ago (Wavefront Intralase Lasik) and had fantastic vision by the evening of the first day, and its continued to get better, already better then 20/20. My original prescription was -2.75 & -3.25 with an astigmatism. Joanna McGraw was very professional but put me at ease and talked me through the procedure beforehand, as well as being reassuring throughout the procedure, and her team were also fantastic. Southampton was a very professional clinic and i would certainly recommend people consider this location. I had dealt with Kingston and was originally booked in at Harley Street but am pleased that I had the surgery with Joanna at Southampton as the results and cust ... More...

    Nada

    Mrs Joanna McGraw
    • Clinic Name 
    • Optical Express
    • Rating 
    • 4.00
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    I had laser treatment on both eyes around 2 weeks ago. I was a little apprehensive prior to the procedure but the procedure itself was relatively quick and painless. I would recommend laser for anyone who finds wearing glasses/contact lenses a nuisance. Good luck! More...

    Heather Trottier

    Mrs Joanna McGraw
    • Clinic Name 
    • Optical Express
    • Rating 
    • 5.00
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    Very good customer service Staff very friendly Joanne Magraw is also very friendly and puts you at ease the surgery was just a little uncomfortable when they make the flap and then no pain at all afterwards my eyes were a hazy and a bit uncomfortable but if you take pain killers this eases my vision is very good in both eyes 19.25 pm I had the op at 12.15 today Highly recommend Southampton and Joanne Magraw More...

    ISABEL

    Mrs Joanna McGraw
    • Clinic Name 
    • Optical Express
    • Rating 
    • 5.00
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    I had the lasik wavefront procedure at the Southampton branch. The team were very efficient and professional, the nurse who looked after me was very reassuring which helped to settle my nerves. Mrs McGraw herself was very nice and also reassuring and the whole operation was done with a calm but highly efficient air. The nurse will stress to you that you must not move during the op, and not tense up whilst wearing the eye brace because this causes the skin flaps around the eyes to interfere with the procedure - this did become the focus of my attention perhaps more than what was going on, which may not be a bad thing. The position you are in with one eye covered and the other experiencing ... More...

    Triggers

    Mrs Joanna McGraw
    • Clinic Name 
    • Optical Express
    • Rating 
    • 4.00
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    I thought I would leave a post about my surgeon as i struggled to find one during my research. I have Wavefront Intralsae Lasic with the Optical Express Southampton clinic in December 2009 following consultation at the Horsham branch in the middle of the year. I initially had consultations with Optical Express and Ultralase to make a comparison between the two companies. I did find optical express a little bit more salesy and thought that the Ultralase set up in Guildford looked more professional as it was in a separate building rather than a shoppiong centre. After lots of reading reviews and research i decided that there was no benefit in paying £1200 more for what seemed the same ... More...

    Cheryl Daubney

    Mrs Joanna McGraw
    • Clinic Name 
    • Optical Express
    • Rating 
    • 5.00
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    I was originally supposed to get my treatment at Cribbs Causeway by Tom Materman but he was ill so at the last minute I opted to go to Oxford at 8.50am 23/12/09. From the start all the staff made me feel very welcome and at ease. There were a couple of people going in before me and I was quite comforted by them coming out looking quite relaxed and pain-free. I was still very nervous but when I went into the laser room the nurse (sorry I can't remember her name, it might have been Jasmine?) was wonderful, explaining everything and trying to put me at ease. Dr McGraw was extremely professional and came across as very assured and competent. It was all over pretty quickly and I was relie ... More...
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