This is unbelievable...I was one of three doctors on Mr. Gartry's list. Within 24 hours I had perfect vision in right eye and -0.25 in left. I started out with -3.75 both eyes and -2 astigmatism. Mr. Gartry is UK leader for LASIK eye surgery and therefore you pay a bit extra for the best.  More...

I had my eyes treated six days ago by Mr Bruce Allan at Moorfields. I had been considering eye surgery for seven years (!!) and eventually decided that, although Moorfields was twice the price of the Laser Surgery centres advertising on Satellite, the opportunity to be treated by the person who might end up fixing you up if it goes wrong elsewhere was worth the extra cost. I certainly don't regret a penny that I have spent! My prescription was -6.5 right eye and -6 left eye, which means you can't see a lot really. I was quite concerned that I would not be able to have the surgery as I have dry eyes (and have had to cease wearing contact lenses because of this). I felt that if I went t ...  More...

I qualified for the Excimer Laser LASIK Trial at Moorfields (now finished) and have had both eyes corrected (28th Feb left, 5th July right) last year - 2001. Being part of the trial meant that I about 50% reduction on surgery costs (no consultation fee) but it meant attending check-ups at the hospital for one week, one month, three months, six months and one year. Apart from the inconvenience of travelling from Berkshire to central London, I found the amount of aftercare really assurring. It has also been possible to monitor the progress of my vision as my eyes heal. I was moderately short sighted at -4.0 and -4.5 with slight astigmatism in the left. My vision is better than 20/20 but I ...  More...

Unfortunately there is no rating for unbelievable on this chart. I had LASIK eye surgery about 6 weeks ago with Dr. Stevens and the whole process is an absolute revelation. Took the morning off work and went to the consultation with my sister praying that I could qualify and once all the tests were done the good news came though. Sounds harsh, but the news that my sister didn't qualify for the surgery actually made me feel more confident in Dr.Stevens. Two weeks later, I had the surgery and it was completely smooth. I nearly ripped the arm off the nurse at certain stages but I couldn't believe that it took the best part of 10 minutes and then that evening I could sit in front of the Commo ...  More...

I have just had my first appointment with Dr Gartry and I have now booked myself in to have the LASIK procedure in a couple of weeks. It has taken rather a long time to summon the up the courage to walk through the door for the intital consultation but Dr Garty was honest, and extremely reassuring. I now feel confident about the operation and I can't wait to throw away my lenses.  More...

I had LASIK on 18th September with Miss Linda Ficker. The procedure was quick and painless, but I was still grateful to the second doctor (don't know his name) who let me hold his hand (very tightly) throughout! Miss Ficker talked me through the operation which was reassuring. The team of 3 including Miss Ficker were all very professional. Immediately after the operation my eyes were pretty bloodshot (which is normal) and my vision was quite hazy. There was some minor discomfort, but after about 3 hours my eyes felt and looked fine and I've had no problems at all. My prescription was -6 in my right eye and -7.5 in my left with some astigmatism, but now I don't even need glasses for ...  More...

Had surgery on Monday 16th. I found the clamping and suction part to create the LASIK flap a bit uncomfortable but was glad the operation was so quick. Was very happy afterwards and was treated well. Like most of Mr Gartry's appointments the follow up on Tuesday was very quick but not really much to say though as everything was fine.Woke up on Tuesday morning with very clear vision - before I had -4.75 in both eyes. it is now Wednesday and I am back at work with no problems. Am looking forward to minor improvemnts but it is almost perfect already. Go for it. Spend that extra cash for reassurance. I'm 25 so may more years left to enjoy my new found vision.  More...

I am doing a little research into laser corrective eye surgery, I called the number for a surgeon called Mr Allan at Moorfields. Well it is quite clear the NHS runs it, for example one part of the conversation went something like this "could you tell me a little about the sort of treatment for my eyes i.e. what type of Laser you use” answer “I can say that” “you cant say because you don’t know or you cant say” answer “I cant say that” “you cant say because you don’t know your are not allowed to say” answer “maybe one of the other assistants will tell you if you try” I have contacted a number of laser surger ...  More...

AM I ABLE TO HAVE LASIK SURGERY? I AM EXTREMELY SHORT-SIGHTED. MY CURRENT PRESCRIPTION IS MINUS 15.5 AND MINUS 17.00 RESPECTIVELY. I HAVE DAMAGED RETINA DUE TO RETINOPATHY OF PREMATURITY FROM BIRTH. CAN ANYONE SUGGEST ANY FORM OF TREATMENT?  More...

I MET MR J STEVENS FOR AN INITIAL APPT AND HE EXPLAINED THE PROS AND CONS OF LASIK FOR MY PARTICULAR PRESCRIPTION. MINUS 3.75 IN BOTH EYES WITH ASTIGMATISM -1.00. ALTHOUGH IT WAS VERY LATE IN THE EVENING, HE TOOK THE TIME TO ANSWER ALL MY QUESTIONS AND EXPLAINED EVERYTHING IN MINUTE DETAIL, WITH WHICH I WAS IMPRESSED. HOWEVER, I DID NOT GO AHEAD WITH THE LASIK OP AS I AM CONCERNED WITH THE POSSIBLE RISKS. IE. GHOSTING, DRY EYES, REGRESSION ETC. SO FOR THE MOMENT I HAVE RESIGNED MYSELF TO GLASSES AND CONTACTS. IF IN FUTURE I DO GO AHEAD WITH LASIK, I'M SURE IT WILL BE AT MOORFIELDS. IF ANYONE HAS A SIMILIAR PRESCRIPTION AND HAS HAD THE SURGERY DONE AT MOORFIELDS OR ANYWHERE ELSE, I WOULD ...  More...

Expect your initial consultation with David Gartry to be very brief, without even a vision test, for which he relies on the data provided by your optician. You may also have to be proactive as he did not volunteer information on the likelihood of complications, but was happy to answer questions. He did explain, however, that the treatment will not give you BETTER sight than you currently have with glasses/contact lenses, merely (if successful) reduce/eliminate the need for corrective lenses to get to that level of sight.  More...

My Doctor and two Opticians recommended David Gartry to me. The Optician I had been with for the past 19 years said that David Gartry is very well known for his expertise in Eye Surgery and trained with him many years ago. With three professional people telling me to go to him I though I'd give it a try. First I had a consultation with a consultant from Maxi-vision, I have to say it was excellent, very thorough and there was no hard sell which is what I was looking for. My second consultation was with David Gartry at the beginning of March 2002. Having never had Private Surgery I didn't realise that you are literally in and out and things aren't done at a slow pace. Having said that, I ...  More...

This is a really life improving operation. I was operated on last Friday by Julian Stevens. Operation was painless and nothing to worry about. Sunday played 18 holes of golf. Previously very short sighted -7. There is nothing to fault about Moorfields and their team - you are going to the best in the UK and I would recommend them.  More...

This is on behalf of my wife Paola. She had bilateral LASIK with Miss Ficker on 18/01/2002. Paola had no myopia or hyperopia but high astigmatism (-6.0 and -6.5). A few private clinics had already rejected her on the basis of her astigmatism alone, so we visited Moorfields to investigate other surgical possibilities. We were quite surprised when Miss Ficker told us that LASIK would be perfectly possible. She was patient and thorough in the consultation and advised Paola to think carefully about the surgery and even gave her the details of a recommended contact lens practitioner in case she wanted to try that instead (she'd only used glasses). We had to wait about 5 weeks for an appointment, ...  More...