As a satellite clinic for Maxivision in Leicester, we have been dealt with very indiscriminately over the financial fiasco recently. We have been performing consultations for over 16 months and my only bugbear has been the failure of accounts to pay up on time. Perhaps the writing was on the wall as far back as December 2002 when staff initiated the start of many high profile resignations within the company. DCM holdings, the company taking over Maxivision have stated they will NOT be liable for any debts. Indeed, a vast sum is owed to myself and many other practices I have spoken to. They failed in their basic rights of courtesy to inform any of the practices personally of the ongoing situation. We have moved to a more reputable set up with a single surgeon only and feel sympathetic towards any patients attending/having attended for counselling/consultation with Maxivision. Any comments to riyaz@evingtoneyecare.co.uk welcome.