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 informed i was suitable for the Z-lasik procedure. I was then (based upon my prescription) given the cost of surgery and available dates. No pressure was placed on me to sign "there and then" and I left to consider my options.

After reviewing the pros and cons, and feeling reassured after a couple of days consideration, I recontacted Focus and booked my procedure for the 10th of June. Treatment day eventually came and on the day of the procedure Mr. Mearza (my allocated surgeon) had a further consultation with me to double check my prescription. He then took me through the procedure itself and left me feeling reassured that I was in confident and competent hands. Another member of the team then saw me prior to the procedure and took me through a very thorough aftercare regime and the medicines i was required to take. Within minutes I was then taken through to a waiting area outside of the main treatment room where I was required to don a fetching pair of blue shoe covers and a blue hair net.

The actual treatment was somewhat of a blur as it was over so quickly. The laser procedure itself (both the cutting of the flap and the ablation of the cornea to the correct prescription) was totally painless (anesthetic eye drops are applied), however i will admit that i found the device which places pressure on the eye during the flap cutting process to be uncomfortable. However, the discomfort in both eyes lasted for a matter of 30 seconds each eye and was bearable. Immediately after the procedure I was amazed that I could instantly see the time on the clock in the treatment room (although admittedly my vision was cloudy at this point) I was then taken to a recovery room where I rested my eyes for 30 minutes before being seen by Mr Mearza again for a post treatment consultation. I then left the clinic shortly after feeling no ill effects.

Approximately 2 hours after the operation my eyes became very watery which lasted about 1 hour, they then became irritable for a further hour (feeling of grit in the eye) and then dry for about an hour after that. However. around six hours after the procedure i felt no ill effects whatsoever, and was well enough to go out for a couple of drinks and a meal with my wife. Over a 2 hour period my eyesight then rapidly improved and I was absolutely amazed at the clarity and quality of my vision so shortly after the procedure. In fact i drove my wife to the point of insanity reading everything i could see at distance!

The morning after the procedure i woke up with no pain or discomfort whatsoever, and my vision much to my amazement was razor sharp. I then re attended Focus for a 24 hour check up with Mr Mearza and I was astounded I could read the bottom line of the eye chart (better than 20/20 vision) I was left reassured that everything had gone as planned and I was already healing well.

This is basically my experience to date, and I am due back for a further check in a weeks time.

Overall what can I say? In many ways I wish I'd gone through the procedure years ago, however I'm also glad I've waited to be treated using the Z-lasik process by a very professional team. I cannot praise Mr Mearza and the rest of the staff at Focus highly enough. If you've thought long and hard about treatment then consider Focus if you want a thorough, personal and professional service.