Accuvision Laser Eye Clinic

When I had money left to me from when my Grandpa and Grandad died, I knew straight away what I wanted to spend the money on, I couldn't think of anything I'd rather have than to be able to see! Although for me, contact lenses were far better than glasses, I still felt they took away my spontaneity, I want to travel and learn to surf, and fall asleep on the sofa/anywhere I end up!! I had to wait till I was 20 and my eyes had stopped growing, and when I went for the consultation and Vic said my eyes were suitable I couldn't believe it- I had always prepared myself for wearing contacts forever, this really was a miracle!
When it came to the operation I was so glad I had chosen Accuvision because they really are experts. All the way through the consultation they had been honest and open with me and had nothing to hide. All my questions were answered truthfully,(and I asked LOADS!!) so I trusted them completely. It was that trust that got me through the operation along with the support and genuine friendliness of Darius and Mr.Aycliffe.
I just feel so so so lucky now, my eyes are free from contacts and I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. The operation is like a rollercoaster of emotions, and you know it’s going to be scary, but you've got a strong sturdy seatbelt. After 2 weeks, my eyes have settled, I've got off the rollercoaster and every day I'm still buzzing at how amazing it was. I have no regrets about spending all that money because it is the best thing I've ever done for myself. My eyes are surprising me every day, and all I can say is you won't believe it until you see it for yourself! Thank you so much to everyone at Accuvision xxx

Here is my update: I had an appointment on Thursday, 22nd August 2002 and am so very happy with the outcome. So happy I went out that night to celebrate again!(Each time I see Accuvision I seem to be celebrating) I just couldn't stop smiling all the way home, but then again from the start that is the effect Accuvision has had on me so that is nothing new!! My sight was tested and my left eye is still 20/20 and when my right eye was tested it has improved and also reached 20/20 vision so that means that my sight has stabilized and both eyes are the same vision now. This is so amazing coming from someone who until 20th June (when I had my op) never had 20/20 vision, my vision was a line below. Also, I had an abberometer test (post-op) which showed that at least 70% of my abberations were removed which is fantastic, so Accuvision don't just correct your prescription but also correct your own personal prescription which makes a tremendous difference to the outcome. Like as well as getting rid of my short-sightedness Accuvision also got rid of my coma abberation. Before my op when I had the abberometer test it was discovered that I had a coma abberation. Vikesh explained to me that a coma abberation is normally found in someone with large pupils even though you don't have to necessary have large pupils to get a coma abberation. My pupils have never been large so I never suspected that I had effects/problems in my eyes which people with large pupils suffer from. I always thought people with large pupils had problem with night glare so when I was told despite having normal-sized pupils I had this coma abberation I was quite surprised as I always thought that someone who has coma abberation would have problems with night-glare especially after having the op. In fact I can honestly say that since my operation my night vision is notably better than before, constantly improving, and I have experienced no worsening night vision, no night-glares or anything like that. If things appear brighter it is actually because I can now see them clearly!! When Vikesh mentioned the coma abberation, another part of a jigsaw puzzle finally came into place. I always found that although I never had night-glare I did suffer from poor night vision and things appeared very dim, like I hated going down steps in the dark - I could hardly see them - but didn't realise how poor my vision was till after the op. Now it has changed my life. My night vision as well as my day vision never fails to continue to surprise me and I could not be happier with the outcome. It is incredible waking up and seeing all the details in everyday life which I didn't notice before the operation simply because I couldn't see it!! Also thank you Vikesh for your time and explaining a bit about the abberation to me, I found it fasinating and as I mentioned earlier, it explains why I experienced the problems I had before my op. My next check-up is in 6 months time + I was told that there is the possibility that my vision will continue to improve and exceed 20/20 but even if it doesn't that is ok - I am so deliriously happy having 20/20 vision, I never dreamt in my wildest dreams that I would have such good, clear, crisp vision all thanks to Accuvision.

Again ....a big thank you to everyone in Accuvision, you truly are an amazing Team who perform miracles.

As I said before:

It's a whole new world ...

xxx

Having attended consultations at three different clinics, Accuvision were the obvious choice for the following reasons:

1) The consultation with Vik was by far the most thorough. Vik was extremely knowledgeable and also the most forthcoming about possible outcomes and potential risks.
2) I was convinced that the Accuwave technology offered the best solution for me especially as this customised wavefront treatment offered the best outcome in terms of night vision complications. I was also strongly comforted that the Allegreto laser would remove less of my cornea than many other widely available lasers.
3) I got a genuine feeling that both Vik and Daryus had a very strong belief that they were offering the best LASIK solution, and an equally strong desire to ensure the best possible outcome.
4) They had the best looking clinic. (Not a major factor, but it helps.)

So, two days ago I had the surgery at Accuvision. It was quicker than going to the opticians for an eye test. (Well, almost - with the length of time you have to wait at some opticians!!) Surgery went very smoothly - Daryus and William Ayliffe (Surgeon) appeared supremely confident and nothing happened to give me any reason to doubt them. I had a few problems focussing on the green light with my right eye, but the left was no problem. The one area I was concerned about - the placing of the suction ring prior to cutting the flap - was a little uncomfortable but certainly no pain. Post-surgery I was advised things had gone well, and sent home with a protective bandage contact lens in each eye. Things were a little uncomfortable for the next few hours - eyes kept shut most of the time. Thereafter, it was just the bandage contact lens in my left eye that was irritating the hell out of me. Returned for my 24hr check-up the next day, and was mighty relieved to have that lens removed. Instant relief was followed by swift improvement in vision. Virtually 20/20 at 24 hours post-op.

I am now 50 hours post-op and the eyes are feeling increasingly comfortable. i.e. they are losing the gritty feeling. My vision is already better than it was with my contact lenses before the op. There are moments of vision quality fluctuation, but that is to be expected for the next couple of weeks.

This board was very helpful in reassuring me that Accuvision was a good choice, my thanks to all those who posted here, I am pleased to add my name to the list of satisfied Accuvision customers and thank Daryus and his team for an excellent result.

A quick update to my previous comments in reponse to some e-mails received.

My prescription was not too severe - roughly -2.00 with 1 diopter of astigmatism in each eye. I can't exactly remember what my corneal thickness was but believe it was in the range of 560 - 600 microns. No cause for concern anyway.

However, I should mention that the team at Accuvision were slightly concerned at the steepness of the cornea in a particular area that indicated some possible thinning. To minimise the risk, they cut the flap with an inferior hinge i.e. the flap is upside down when compared to the standard procedure. I was led to believe that they can do this because they have something like six different microkeratomes at their diposal and this enables them to ensure they can choose the one most suited to your procedure. None of the other clinics I attended saw the thinning as a problem, but I was comforted that Accuvision were prepared to carry out this non-standard procedure in order to minimise the risk of future corneal problems.

Now five days post surgery. Still very pleased - minor fluctuations still being experienced, distance vision is great, vision at reading distance is variable, but manageable. I'll find out more when I go for my next check up tomorrow.

Without doubt the best money i've ever spent. My prescription was -8.50 and -6.75 ie. i've worn lenses/glasses since the year zip. I had intended checking out other clinics, but after 2 relaxed, non pressured hours with Nick, i was convinced i had found the right place. Nick noticed straight away the extended blood vessels in my eyes from over use of contact lenses (my optician had told me just 2 weeks prior that i cannot wear lenses any more as a result), but accurately said it was not a problem for surgery.

Its only 24hrs on and apart from a bit of haze which i was fore-warned about, my vision is as good as with contacts. I've already told everybody i know with myopia, who are amazed having seen me scrape around many times like a mole on Sunday mornings after beers looking for my glasses (think they were letting me be the guinea pig as my eyes were the worst!)

Many thanks, truly a life changing experience

I have had my eyes done with laser in Scotland with a company called Advanced Laser Eye Clinic in Edinburgh, They have the Best and most advanced Wave Front Analyser in the World. With a far greater resolution the Accuwave technology comes at no extra charge for having this done. This group have been going since 1993, and are the leading edge surgery, call them I have 6/6 (L) and 6/5 right. There clinic in Edinburgh is like a Palace and it cost me £995 per eye all inclusive.

A-ccurate C-harming C-lever U-nbeatable V-iva I-nformative S-ensational I-mpressive O-utstanding N-o one else can compare!!! I think that sums it up!! Daryus & Co - you were all fantastic - I am truly grateful. Seema xx

Forget the rest - you've one pair of eyes and these Guys are the best! No pain, just perfect eyesite - Accuvison are how healthcare should be! What more can I say

I had a very strong perscription (-6,-6.5) so after a trip around various clinics who said 'they would do their best', I was overjoyed when I found Accuvision. They may cost more than others but you have only one set of eyes and who better to entrust them to. It's six weeks since I received the treatment and I still wake up ever day amazed by the results. My vision was virtually crystal clear the day following treatment and a week later perfect. What more can you ask for.

NO PAIN, NO PAIN! - I have tried to have laser surgery twice before with different companies, but they were unable to help due to the extremely complicated nature of my prescription. As well as short sight of –4.50 and –7.50, I also had astigmatism in both eyes and extremely thin corneas. It was the latter that had prevented previous surgery and that caused Accuvision some concern. To my amazement I was advised that Accuvision could carry out the operation – the only company able to do so - but that I would still be left with a prescription of approx. – 2.00 in the right eye. This meant that I would still need glasses for reading and night driving. My immediate reaction was that I would like to have the surgery anyway – the main reason I did not want to wear glasses was for sports, and evenings out, which would still be possible. However because my prescription also carried a slightly higher risk due to the extreme thinness of the corneal flap that they would have to cut, Accuvision wouldn’t let me go ahead without thinking seriously about it and insisted that I wait 2 weeks before going ahead. The worst thing about the operation itself was the first bit, where they put a clamp on your eye to hold the lids apart. This is very uncomfortable, but it doesn’t get any worse. I felt no pain at all during the operation itself or after it. I stayed at home that afternoon and evening and kept my eyes shut as advised - the very next morning I woke up with 20:20 vision in both eyes!! I will always remember waking up and being able to see a glass mobile hanging on the branches of a neighbour’s tree at least 100 yards away. I probably shouldn’t have, but I felt so good that I went to a party that very night and stayed out ‘till 4:00 am with no ill effects other than the hangover!! (I did however wear light sunglasses for protection). Since then (4 weeks ago) the vision in my right eye has regressed a little, to –0.50, but I still don’t need to wear glasses. I was prepared for a much less successful result and it feels like an absolute miracle after years of squinting, searching for my glasses first thing in the morning, losing contact lenses or juggling glasses, prescription sunglasses and skiing goggles!! Sorry this is so long to read, but I really can’t say enough about how great it is – I’m badgering all my friends who are swithering to go ahead and get it done. It really will change your life!