Accuvision Laser Eye Clinic

I had my surgery 9 months ago now and I don’t have 20/20 vision in my right eye. I’ve been told that it may be because it’s not healing correctly, although it’s been the same ever since I came out of surgery. I noticed that they corrected it less than my previous glasses prescription, so I suspect that that was the problem, but they keep ducking that explanation and not giving me a straight answer.
It all just seems a bit dodgy the way I’m being ‘handled’ as I’ve complained about this and tried to understand why it has happened after I paid an awful lot of money to have 20/20 vision.

Otherwise my left eye is perfect and it’s fantastic to not wear glasses!

After being turned down by a high street clinic, my husband did some research on the internet and we decided to go for a consultation at Accuvision as they treated what appeared to be more complex cases. I am delighted to say that they could help. I had my consultation on 20 May 2011. I was handed a pack to take away and look through but I had already decided that I wouldn’t be needing a ‘take away’ I would be going through with the surgery. I booked that day and was lucky enough to be advised that there was a cancellation on 27 May 2011. I had the surgery yesterday and went back for a follow up appointment today to be advised that my vision is 20/20. Amazing! Yesterday I couldn’t see anything at all without my specs, (my prescription was +6.5) and today I’m writing this without specs or squinting!!
The consultant I saw put me at ease immediately. I asked any amount of ‘silly questions’ that were all answered in a very calm and reassuring manner. My husband was invited into the consultation and was present throughout the tests. Any questions that he asked were dealt with in exactly the same way.
On the day of surgery, the consultant (Vik) took some further tests just to check that there had been no changes in my eyes. With that done I met the surgeon who fully explained the laser surgery process. Approximately 15 minutes later I was back in the reception area and recovering.
The surgery itself is incredible. During the surgery the surgeon talks you through what is happening. There was no pain at all. Yes, you are fully awake and you can see some of what is going on but you do not feel it. Your eyes are a little ‘waterlogged’ for a while afterwards which soon clears. You are asked to put drops in every hour which is no great hassle (I put mine in at the side of a football pitch in the afternoon, about 4 hours later, as my son was playing in a County cup final for his school, by which time I could see quite clearly).
The great thing for me was that I saw the same consultant from the first appointment. The service is a very personal one. It is geared towards you. Vik gave me all the options available (even saying ‘you can do nothing at all and continue wearing glasses). I didn’t mind wearing glasses, but was so dependant on them that if I put them down and couldn’t find them I couldn’t do anything! There was no ‘pushy sales pitch’. I did not feel obliged to go through with the surgery just because I’d had the consultation. All of the staff at the Fulham clinic were very friendly and welcoming, taking time to sit and talk with you. Another good thing for patients is that everybody sits together. People that have just had the surgery, sit alongside people that are waiting to go in for surgery. It gives you a chance to talk to them about their experience and you can immediately see the impact it has had on them which takes away any last minute nerves.
The service provided is very professional. The client is clearly most important and you walk away feeling that they have done everything possible to give you a positive experience.
I would certainly recommend Accuvision to anybody considering laser eye surgery and if you have been turned down for treatment before and have been told that you are beyond help, you may not be.

After being turned down by a high street clinic, my husband did some research on the internet and we decided to go for a consultation at Accuvision as they treated what appeared to be more complex cases. I am delighted to say that they could help. I had my consultation on 20 May 2011. I was given a pack to take away and look through but I had already decided that I wouldn’t be needing a ‘take away’ I would be going through with the surgery. I booked that day and was lucky enough to be advised that there was a cancellation on 27 May 2011. I had the sugery yesterday and went back for a follow up appointment today to be advised that my vision is 20/20. Amazing! Yesterday I couldn’t see anything at all without my specs,(my prescription was +6.5)and today I’m writing this without specs or squinting!!.
The consultant I saw put me at ease immediately. I asked any amount of ‘silly questions’ and all were answered in a very calm and reassiring manner. My husband was invited into the consultation and was present throughout the tests. Any questions that he asked were dealt with in exactly the same way.
On the day of surgery, the consultant (Vik) took some further tests just to check that there had been no changes in my eyes. With that done I met the surgeon who fully explained the laser surgery process. Approximately 15 minutes later I was back in the reception area and recovering.
The surgery itself is incredible. During the surgery the surgeon talks you through what is happening. There was no pain at all. Yes, you are fully awake and you can see some of what is going on but you do not feel it. Your eyes are a little ‘waterlogged’ for a while afterwards which soon clears. You are asked to put drops in every hour which is no great hassle (I put mine in at the side of a football pitch in the afternoon about 4 hours later as my son was playing in a County cup final for his school), by which time I could see quite clearly.
The great thing for me was that I saw the same consultant from the first appointment, the service is a very personal one. It is geared towards you. Vik gave me all the options available(even saying ‘you can do nothing at all and continue wearing glasses.I didn’t mind wearing glasses,but was so dependant on them that if I put them down and couldn’t find them I couldn’t do anything! There was no ‘pushy sales pitch’. I did not feel obliged to go through with the surgery just because I’d had the consultation. All of the staff at the Fulham clinic were very friendly and welcoming, taking time to sit and talk to you. Another good thing for patients is that everybody sits together. People that have just had the surgery, sit alongside people that are waiting to go in for surgery. It gives you a chance to talk to them about their experience and you can immediately see the impact it has had on them which takes away any last minute nerves.
The service provided is very professional. The client is clearly very important and you walk away feeling that they have done everything possible to give you a positive experience.
I would certainly recommend Accuviosion to anybody onsidering laser eye surgery and if you have been turned down and been told that you are beyond help, you may not be.

I have been wearing glasses and contact lenses for many years. I was a -10 in both eyes, I now have 20/20 vision in both eyes. I would like to thank all the staff at the Leeds clinic, not only for the care they provided before and during surgery but also for all the care provided after surgery. I would definitely recommend Accuvision to all my friends and family.

I had laser eye surgery at the Leeds clinic in December 2010. My left eye was -10.25 and the right eye was -7.00. I wore glasses for over 40 years and could not do anything without them, I even swam in them. The day after surgery I was reading the road signs on the way to my check up. I did suffer with dry eyes quite badly for a while and used drops to make my eyes more comfortable. Suddenly it just cleared up. I was in shock and totally overawed by the success of the surgery. Even now 5 months later I often stop and feel amazed although I have stopped boring everyone around me by saying it out loud. My left eye was adjusted for reading and my right one for distance. It took a little getting used to but I can read, drive, type as I am at the moment, I can see the bottles in the shower, I can see through the rain, to put on make up, hug someone without being careful of my glasses. I could go on and on. Accuvision staff were professional and approachable from the start and gave me the confidence to go ahead. The surgery was quick, I was reassured every step of the way.
It has changed my life and I am so grateful to now have my precious eyesight restored.