Accuvision Laser Eye Clinic

I have spent countless hours wondering what it would be like, to wake in the morning and see everything in my room clearly as soon as I open my eyes. To be honest, I never really thought much could be done about it and simply settled for going through my morning ritual of groping for my lenses and poking my eyes to put them in. I think the thing that bothered me most, was feeling helpless until I put on my lenses. I have never liked wearing contact lenses. They make my eyes terribly dry when I wear them too long and besides that they have given me a couple of eye infections too. I dislike glasses even more, as they are so cumbersome. However, I am studying for my master’s degree so I need to see clearly as I put my eyes under strain for many hours of reading, so there wasn’t really an alternative, or so I thought. Your eyes are so important and I think a lot of people take their vision for granted. People around me started to say lots of great things about laser eye surgery. I’m 24 and thought I might be too young but the idea really appealed to me. At the same time I was really afraid of the thought of it. My vision was bad but was I really sure that I wanted to risk what poor quality of vision I did have? I thought about have laser eye surgery for a long time. I’d go from extremes, one minute thinking it was a great idea and that I should do it as soon as possible and the next minute I would put myself off through fear. So I did a lot of research on the internet and decided to face my fears and go and speak to Accuvision, who were highly recommended to me by close friends. The people who met me there were incredible. They checked my eyes very thoroughly, explained everything about the surgery and showed me pictures of my eyes. I even saw in one picture how my extended use of contact lenses had scratched the tissue of my eye. They really took their time answering all of my many questions, and didn’t rush me into anything. I really appreciate that. Looking back now, I do not understand what I was so nervous about. The procedure lasted only 5 minutes and was completely painless. The staff talked to me the whole time, explaining what they were doing and making sure I was OK. Right after the surgery my sight was a bit blurry, but I could already see far better than I had done with my contact lenses! When I woke up the next morning, I went straight to the window and stood staring at everything for 15 minutes. I couldn’t believe my eyesight was perfect. I can’t emphasis what a wonderful shock that is. It really stuns you being able to see perfectly on your own. I don’t know how to thank the staff at Accuvision. They have changed my life. What they have done for me is amazing. They really care about the people they treat. The day after the surgery I went back to check my eyes and they have made sure I will go back again soon for another check- up. They have even called me to make sure everything is fine. They really believe in what they do, and feel rewarded by their job. You don’t find too many places like that today! I am enjoying my new eyes everyday and I can’t find words for how grateful I am and glad that I trusted Accuvision with my eyesight. Karoline Nakken, Miss Norway 2005

I went to see an eye consultant after noticing my left eye had started to squint inwards. He advised me to have lasik laser surgery instead of doing a squint operation as he said lasik would improve my vision making my eyes stronger and so reducing the squint.He reccomended Accuvision in Fulham so off I went for a consultation.The staff there were fantastic. During my consultation they were very honest and said that although the lasik would improve my vision they could not guarantee it would help my squint. After much though and on the advice of my eye consultant I decided to have the lasik done and I have never been so glad!!! My eyes were a bit hazy for about a week after but my vision was unbelivable.Not only that but my squint had virtually gone to the point where i am not half as consious about it.I cant believe it! Am so happy with the result and cannot reccomend accuvision enough,they are honest,friendly and so proffesional.Im so glad i had lasik done!

I had my operation at the the Fulham clinic on the 18th January and one week on I am really pleased with the result. I looked into it for a long time and had a consultation with optical express but then a friend recommended Accuvision to me. I was not impressed with Optical Express at all because they were very unprofessional, I went into their high street kensington branch to pay for my the operation but there was no one there to arrange despite being told on the phone that it could be arranged on anyday. They then told me that I would be able to arrange it at Shaftesbury Avenue but they too were unable to take my booking. I also thought it cheeky that they advertise it as costing from £395 per eye but I have yet to hear of anyone who has had it done for this price. They wanted £2,600 for my prescription which was only -1.25 in each eye. I therefore decided to have another consultation elsewhere. Accuvision have been superb from the start the staff are all very friendly and they put you ease. The operation was very quick and not painful at all. It lasts about 10 minutes in total. Everything is explained thorougly. When I went back the next day my eyesight was of driving standard but as the week has progressed my eyesight has improved and it is now 20/20. They do not offer intralase but they explained why they have not chosen to introduce this yet. I paid £1,500 for my treatment but was prepared to pay a lot more for the best result. Having it done at Ultralase or Optical Express would have cost me at least £1,000 more. It is one of the best decisions I have made. I know from my own experience that whether to undergo the operation is a very difficult decision to make but I am so pleased that I decided to go ahead.

Update..... Just been back to Accuvision Solihull for my 6 month check up, and have been advised that I have 130% vision, fantastic, think I must be bionic now. All painless and truthfully the best decision I have made in my life, please do not be put off by the scare mongering that goes on, the results these days and the technology that these guys use are second to none. It is unbeleivable to be able to have the vision that I now have, my pre op presciption was -7.00 in both eyes, they are now better than any of my non glasses wearing friends! If anyone requires any advise, or hand holding please get in touch, I would love to help guide anyone through this amazing procedure. Thanks again to all of the staff at Accuvision, what a truly rewarding job you do, you are all miracle workers and dream makers. xxxx.

I never imagined that I would see with my eyes (without my glasses and contact lens). I consulted many other laser eye specialists, but I was told that laser will not help. However, thanks to Accuvision I have managed to get near perfect sight, which is something that I never expected. It has been 3 months since my operation. I had -4.5 and -5 with an astigmatism and thin cornea. I was told by Accuvision that my sight may not be perfect, but I should be independent of glasses and contacts. I thought that the risk was worth it in the end. I have been to the Fulham clinic today and the verdict was that I have 20/20 in my right eye and a very slight prism in my left eye. My eyes are healing well and generally, they and I are really heppy. of course, it could also be that my eyes will be completely perfect, so there is another visit yet. However, Accuvision in Fulham saved me as I was told that laser eye surgery was out of the question for me. I had epi-lasik and the operation itself was for 5 to 10 minutes. The surgery was such that I did not feel any pain. The team was excellent and even now when I go back they are really welcoming. I would highly recommend Accuvision and laser eye treatment.

I had my surgery only last week.Immediately after my post operation appointment which was next day I have been advised to start my daily works without hesitation including driving. I can see better than my contact lenses and glasses. I am very happy and think why I did not do this earlier. A big thanks to all the staff at Solihull clinic.

I was -1.75 and -2.25 that was until Wednesday 28th of Feb; I then had my laser treatment at Accuvision Fulham. I chose them through a good friends recommendation, the cost of £1,100 for both eye looked good value. The team were friendly, the environment clean and there's plenty of tea. My operation was quick (pain less), my recovery swift. I've had two check ups, 24 hours later and 7 days. I already knew my 'new' eye sight was brilliant, but they did the checks to confirm 20:20. There are a few more checks to go before fully discharged, but for me no regrets.

On Wednesday 28th February 2007.I had a life changing eye operation. I lead an active life and Accuvision have improved my life style drastically for the better. The thought of never having to worry about contact lenses or glasses is WONDERFUL.From the minute I entered Accuvision I experienced a high level of professionalism and honesty.The staff are very friendly and made me feel at ease at all times. I was as expected on the day of surgery quite nurvous and was really pleased with the care and attention I was given.I would recommend Accuvision highly and I'm extremly happy with my new eyes.

I had my treatment at Accuvision in Fulham and the service they provided me was absolutely amazing. I had previously had a consultation with Optical Express on Shaftesbury Avenue in London. I was appalled by their consultation and sales methods and I knew 100% that I would never let them near my eyes. Their advertising was so misleading. They say their fees start from £395 per eye but they ended up quoting me £3040. Then in the actual consultation they put the drops in my eyes that dilate the pupils. It severely blurred my vision but they insisted I then read and sign an 8 page document. I told her I couldn't see it properly because they had blurred my vision with the drops but she insisted that I tried. I then said their fee of £3040 was more than I had been expecting to pay. She started pressuring me to hand over a £200 deposit so they could start processing a loan for me to cover the fees. I told her I didn't want to take out a loan and I wanted time to think about it. She then started telling me that they were getting very booked up and if I didn't pay the £200 deposit then I may not be able to have treatment for a couple of months. It was a very uncomfortable experience and I would never recommend them to anyone. At one point in the consultation I was left sitting there for over an hour. They kept telling me someone would be with me soon. They only really seemed interested in the money and showed no concern for the needs of individual patients. I discovered Accuvision by doing a search online. I was attracted to them because they only offered Wavefront which was the treatment I was interested in. I booked a free consultation with them. During the consultation I learnt more in 5 minutes than I did in 2 hours with Optical Express. Accuvision carefully explained everything that could go right and everything that could go wrong. They were so thorough and explained every possible detail of the proceedure. They told me absolutely everything I should do before and after the treatment. The clinic was beautiful and clean and modern and I felt I could trust them. I booked myself in for treatment a week later. They charged me £1700 for Custom Wavefront Lasik. My prescription was -5.00 and -3.25. I was getting a better treatment for half the price quoted by Optical Express. The actual day of the proceedure went very smoothly. I arrived at 10am and was finished by 10.25am. First they took some more measurements and compared them to the ones taken a week before in my consultation. I was then taken into another room where I met the surgeon and signed the consent form. Then it was straight through to Laser room. I was told to lay down on the bed and they immediately got to work. They put drops in my eyes so I couldn't feel anything. My left eye was covered while they worked on the right one. To be honest I kind of switched off and didn't really know what was happening. You see some lights and you feel a bit of pressure when they cut the flap. It's quite intense but I almost felt like I was asleep and having a strange dream. You hear a small motor noise as they cut the flap and then it all goes blurry as they pull the flap back. You feel no pain at all. Then the laser pulses for a few seconds and you smell a bit of burning. Again, there is absolutely no pain. Then you see the surgeon putting the flap back in place and covering it with a bandage contact lens (like a daily disposable contact lens). Then it's done and they start on the other eye. I think the nurse took my pulse at this point but I was fine. Ten minutes later I was sitting up and could see. My vision was a little hazy but I could see perfectly through the haze. I walked back to the waiting and sat there for 20 minutes with my eyes closed. I couldn't resist opening my eyes every couple of minutes as I could see so clearly. It was like a miracle. Then the surgeon put some more drops in my eyes, gave me some instructions for the next 24 hours and sent me on my way. It was so quick and easy and I couldn't believe that an hour earlier I couldn't even walk around without my glasses on for fear of bumping into things. I was so impressed by the service given to me by Accuvision and their unbeatable and honest pricing. It's rare to find an organisation that shows such care and attention to their patients. I felt completely at ease and I knew I was in safe and experienced hands. They next day they took out the bandage contact lens and I had better-than-perfect vision. My results were even better than they had expected and they said my vision would continue to improve over the next few days, which it has. I cannot thank them enough. Accuvison don't give you a choice of different lasers like Optical Express do. They tell you what is best for you and they don't offer the choice of using a cheaper, less effective laser as is the case at Optical Express. I cannot praise Accuvision enough for offering the best and latest technology at reasonable and honest prices. Our eyesight is so precious and should only be trusted with the best lasers. That's what Accuvision offers. They don't compromise on quality, they don't overcharge, they don't do misleading advertising and they don't pressure you at any point. If you want the very best then only go to Accuvision. Benjamin Davis, London

I had my surgery done back in September as a couple of my friends had had their done at this clinic earlier the same year. I have been completely satisfied with all aspects of the car I have receieved and with the quality of my vision etc which is now better than 20/20 in both eyes. My pre surgery prescription was -5.00 in the left eye and -4.75 in the right eye, it is a pleasure to not have to worry about lenses anymore ! Both of my friends have also been more than satisfied with their results and I have subsequently referred 2 people on to accuvision in the last few months with again the same results. I am sure we all know the risks etc but accuvision are good from the consultation period (no pressure to sign up and good info !) through to the day of surgery and after care. I would completely recommend their service and wish anyone who is considering having surgery luck.