The service at Focus Laser Vision is second to none, expecially Paula, who without her help and safe hands, I wouldn't be typing this without my glasses and watching the telly with no problems whatsoever. The surgery was a daunting process but the determination I felt that I could do this and the faith I had in the surgeon, proves that taking a risk can be worth it. The surgery staff where brillant and I just cant express my gratitude to them enough. I know that price can have a deciding factor but with the presentation, personnel and the skill that Focus Laser Vision have, I wouldnt hesitate in recommending them. You really need to check them out. So concentrate on today, yesterday has g ...  More...

I had a prescriptions of -7.25 & -7.5 with astigmatism and have now 20/20 vision. The recovery was a bit longer than I expected and I may need reading glasses in a few years due to my age, but the surgery was well worth the end result. I had suffered years of problems with contact lenses and had developed sensitivity to most contact lens solutions. It has been amazing waking up with perfect vision and having no more hassle logging the lenses and liquids around. I would like to thank all of the staff at Focus Laser vision, but most of all surgeon Ali Mearza and the all the customer service staff, especially Paula Cole, who was very professional and essential with my aftercare. Thank you to yo ...  More...

It went brilliantly, I have better than 20/20 vision in both eyes, which isn't even achievable with glasses or lenses. Bascially I can see the very bottom line on the snellan chart. It was a little painful the day after, but they didnt say it wouldnt be, so it was expected. the drops helped A LOT. After a week (which is the time frame they give you for you to be able to see clearly), I could see really well - almost perfectly, and the vision just kept on improving (like they said it would). I was quite nervous on the day, but Mr Mearza was just no nice, he had a calming influence!! They really put me at ease. So impressed - I cant praise them enough. Six months on, I have been for my 6 ...  More...

Had prescriptions of -7 & -7.5 with astigmatism and have ended up with better than 20/20 vision. Huge thanks to everyone at Focus Laser vision including surgeon Ali Mearza & all the customer service staff as the results have been brilliant. A truly professional team.  More...

Great service before, during and after procedure.  More...

Wow! I am so happy with both the results of my surgery and the professionalism of Mr Mearza and his team at FOCUS Laser Vision. I keep explaining to people 'it's like life in HD'!. My prescription before surgery was around -2.75, with marked astigmatisms, in both eyes. I, like many other reviewers, visited other clinics, namely ultralase and optical express. Both of which gave me little or no explanation of the process but were very hot on selling me their products. These ranged from 'standard' at about £1500, through 'gold' at about £2500 to 'approved by NASA and US military' at the £4200 mark. FOCUS was totally different. They carried out the required tests on my eyes (better tha ...  More...

I’ve just been signed off as a patient a year after my surgery, and I can honestly say that having my laser surgery at Focus Clinic is one of the best things I’ve ever done. My initial consultation at Focus clinic followed a free consultation at a different and widely advertised clinic where I felt I was rushed through the process and there was pressure to sign up for surgery. Focus, on the other hand, was comprehensive with more tests and an eye scan as well, which I hadn’t received before going there. Ok, the initial consultation at Focus costs £25, but this gets taken off the cost of surgery if you choose to go ahead. And on the basis that I will only have one pair of eyes, I felt t ...  More...

Cannot recommend enough, had 1 other consultation at Optical Express, difference is like eating in KFC and a decent restaurant. Consultant told me i had Blepharitis (apparently common in contact lens wearers), Optical express or Specsavers who i had prescription with picked this up. Day of surgery went well, due to prescription, the actual time under the laser was about 5 seconds each eye, surgeon spent longer clamping eye lids open. After the painfree surgery, i was moved to the quiet room, where i fell asleep for about 30 mins. On the way home in the taxi the clarity of vision was amazing, however this goes once you start putting the numerous drops in. On the day of the surgery i had ...  More...

Very very happy with results. I am a 48 year old man and can now read without any assistance.  More...

I feel totally transformed by my experience. Even now, a onth later, not an hour goes by when I am not amazed at what I can see and how my life has changed. I went surfing - something I could never have done properly with lenses. Just waking up is fantastic, seeing the world, falling asleep watching telly, small things that make all the difference, let alone now feeling like a primed human being rather than a faulty one! The surgery itself I found a little traumatic but this side of it, I can say it is worth the 30 seconds of pain (on each eye). The laser itself is painless and the operation was SO quick (seven minutes each eye) but for me it was the suction, the pressure that hurt. Althoug ...  More...

From first contact to treatment completion, the service provided by Focus Laser Vision has been exceptional. I had considered laser correction for a number of years, but couldn't quite pluck up the courage to go ahead as I was unwilling to entrust the care of my eyes to what I would describe as "conveyor belt clinics" This however changed when i saw an article in the telegraph regarding the revolutionary Z-lasik procedure utilised by Focus, and the more personal service they appeared to offer under the care of Mr Mearza and Allemby (qualified and respected opthalmologists). I subsequently booked an initial consultation and was taken through a very comprehensive range of tests and was info ...  More...

I was very nervous and anxious before going in for the surgery. However, the entire team were incredibly professional and supportive throughout the entire process, and I soon felt calm and safe. I would thoroughly recommend any service they provide.  More...

everything was wonderful, particularly Mr Mearza :-)  More...

A friend at work convinced me to look into having the operation to correct my short sightedness. He recommended Moorfields but the cost was way in excess of what I paid as was the waiting time for an appointment. Having read the article on Focus Laser Vision in the Telegraph I decided to go for a consultation and an hour and a half later was under no doubt that I would definitely benefit from the operation. The consultation left me sufficiently confident that my nerves on the day were minimal. Dr. Mearza has an unbelievably reassuring manner and whilst it is rather alien to have someone take control of your eyes, the pain/ discomfort was purely psycological. Within 15 minutes it was ...  More...

FOCUS is definitely a place that I recommend to have laser eye surgery. As a medical student with an interest in ophthalmology I wanted to ensure that I was completely happy with the place chosen, the staff were extremely friendly and provided me with adequate details that made me confident in my decision to carry through with the treatment. I was happy and felt more secure that there were lots of tests to ensure that the surgeon and the staff was provided with the maximum amount of information regarding my eye to carry out the procedure. The aftercare was amazing, with clear instructions of what to expect afterwards and how to use the drops provided, and prophylactic antibiotics were reassu ...  More...

Outstanding customer service, evrything was explained cleraarly during all the processes. After care s very good. I have recommended the clininc to many of my friends and collegues who are thing of having the treatment done.  More...

It is now six weeks since I had my Blended Vision surgery at the Focus Clinic, Wimpole Street, undertaken by Mr Ali Mearza. At my one week check-up I had better than 20/20 vision. Both reading and distance vision is great. I did a lot of research into which Clinic I should go to before I settled on Focus. The first person I had contact with via email was Paula, she answered all my questions (of which there were many!) with complete honesty and objectivity and without any ‘hard sell’. I finally decided if nothing else, to attend the consultation at which time they undertook a complete medical history and thorough eye examination in order to assess my options – as I was interested in ...  More...

I had my laser eye surgery two weeks ago and my vision is better then 20/20. this is by far the best thing that i have ever done and would recommend the Focus clinic to everyone. i have never been so nervous then on the day of my surgery but the set up at Focus is so amazing that i soon felt at ease. The staff actually care and really look after you and the surgeon Mr. Mearza was amazing. The follow up procedure is unbelievable and you feel that they are there for you no matter what. i felt discomfort for a few hours after the surgery but i went home slept and when i woke up was back to normal. The results are amazing and as said before i would highly recommend Focus for your eye surgery ...  More...

I had laser eye surgery carried out at FOCUS Laser Vision two days ago and am already back at work. I am thrilled to bits with the results. Yesterday morning I looked out the window and could see number plates on cars 200 metres away – I couldn’t believe it. I now have better than 20:20 vision. Dr Ali Mearza carried out my treatment and I thought he was extremely professional when I met him, and he filled me with confidence. For your info, I am 32 years old and my prescription was -5.25 in the left eye and -4.75 in the right eye. I decided to bite the bullet and go for laser eye surgery having messed around with contact lenses, glasses and prescription glasses ever since my mid teens. ...  More...

I had my treatment in January 2010 and I can see as far as an eagle! Everyone should go for eye surgery at FOCUS LASER VISION. Staff is very professional from the receptionist to the surgeon. The treatment takes only 10mn per eye and it is not painful at all. Your sight is a bit blury and fluctuates for a couple of hours but then everything is back to normal. It is a super quick recovery. In one week time you can go back doing most of your daily activities. Focus Laser Vision is cheaper than the other clienics but the Service is amazing. If you don't like wearing glasses, go for it!  More...

That was the best thing I have done for a while, how amazing. My eyesight was both eyes -9.25 so I really was blind as a bat. I have been thinking to do this treatment for 20 years and I finally got it done. It's amazing what that short time under lazer did for me, about two hours slight irritation on eyes and that was it. As you can see that payment was quite a bit but I still think that it was worth of every penny and also that some of that money goes to charity made me feel a good too..  More...