Accuvision Laser Eye Clinic

I initially visited Accuvision earlier this year for an assessment. A friend had previously been treated there and highly recommended them. Prior to that I had visited one of the major High Street chains. After my experience in the High Street I was not positive regarding what the outcome of my visit to Accuvision might be.
I could not have been more wrong!
At the High Street chain I was greeted by a young lady who was to be my “mentor” throughout, taken by her into the clinic area above the opticians’ shop, and after going through a few basics left to wait for the optician. When he arrived and took me into his room, he seemed more interested in telling me that he didn’t really want to be there, but as they’d allowed him to bring his wife and family for the weekend, he’d agreed to do it. Then he complained that he’d had no lunch. In the circumstances, I really wanted to hear all of this!
When he did eventually get around to the matter of the assessment, he quickly informed me that my left eye, which has been weak from birth, might not be suitable for laser treatment – and if it was treated it would be very expensive. Ultimately he pronounced that my left eye could not be treated, and he recommended that I make an appointment via my mentor to be assessed for lens implantation at their Harley Street clinic. When I asked what the cost of this would be, to say the least, his estimate was very expensive.
The optician took me downstairs to the shop to look for the mentor, and it transpired that she had gone out to lunch. Another mentor told me that if I would like to wait for about 20 minutes, she may have time to deal with me. I left at that point, asking them to get my mentor to phone me the next working day to make the appointment. I am still waiting for her call! Thank goodness she couldn’t be bothered!
When I visited the Accuvision clinic, things could not have been more different. My faith in human nature was restored! The clinic itself is very professionally
appointed, and all of the staff are very friendly and efficient. I immediately felt relaxed and in the hands of professionals.

The optometrist put me through various tests, using modern computerised equipment. At every stage he explained what was happening and why. He told me that it WAS possible to have laser treatment, gave me the cost there and then (which was very good compared to the estimate received at the High Street chain), explained more about the treatment itself, and left me to decide if I wanted to go ahead. There was not any pressure. I was invited to go home and discuss the whole thing with my wife, and to give them a call if I wanted to go ahead.

Needless to say I called to arrange for the treatment to take place. I am ecstatic at the results that were achieved.

I was only at the clinic for a total of about an hour, of which the treatment itself took about 10 minutes. The rest was preparation time and after care. Again at every stage I received an explanation of what was happening, and I felt fully relaxed and in the hands of true professionals, who were very friendly throughout.

During the treatment itself, I only felt what I can describe as a very slight vibration on each eye – and only for a few seconds in each case. There was absolutely no discomfort. That evening there was
minor discomfort, but again very professionally, I was told in advance exactly what to expect, given drops for my eyes and told to rest them for the rest of the night.

The next day it was amazing, the minor discomfort had gone. I went for a check up and already the sight in my previously better eye was perfect, even my other eye was almost perfect – that had not been the case since birth!

As I write, it’s now just over a week since my treatment – and my vision is still improving by the day. I can even read without glasses now – which I certainly wasn’t expecting.

Thank you to everyone at Accuvision for a very professional job extremely well done.

It has been over 2 years since i had my eyes lasered at Accuvision and th check up I had recently revealed that I still have 20/20 vision. Nothing has changed; it’s still as good as it was 2 years ago.

The team make you as comfortable as possible throughout the procedure and are with you every step of the way.

From the moment I walked through the door until being told my corneas had completely healed and my vision was back to 20/20 every single member of the accuvision team were 100% professional.

They provided accurate, honest assesments of what to expect during surgery and their estimates of my recovery time were spot on.

One of the guys even came and held my hand for me during surgery as I was a little nervous!

I cannot recommend them enough.

Thanks guys!
Helena Crowe

It’s now just over 12 months since I had my treatment so feel it’s right to add my voice to the list of positive experiences regarding Accuvision.

I was treated at the Parsons Green clinic in London and from the first visit to my last check up it was all I could ever hope for from medical professionals. Everyone at the clinic was warm, approachable, knowledgable, professional and dedicated to me and the long term care of my eyes.

There was no hard sell. Instead I got free, impartial and in depth information about my specific condition (approx -4 and astigmatism in both eyes) and a number of options, including recommendations and costs, for me to consider. I had no hesitation whatsoever in wanting to pursue surgery with them (I had previously had consultations in 2 other major UK clinics but had left them feeling decidedly like a number rather than a person).

The surgery itself, as others have commented, was painless and quick. There are quite a few other technicians in the room with you which I didn’t expect but they all had specific jobs to do and were there to ensure my surgery went well so it didn’t really bother me. I was talked through every step so always knew what to expect. This, combined with the friendly disposition of everyone around you, really put me at ease.

A handful of minutes later we were on to the second eye and after about 10 minutes the whole procedure was complete. Once I sat up I was able to see around me clearly and painlessly. It’s quite mind blowing actually after so many years of glasses.

The only minor discomfort I felt during the procedure was a few seconds of pressure when the clamp is applied – but that was all and really it’s nothing to be concerned about.

After the op, I was seen again after about 20 minutes to make sure the surgeon was happy. I was talked through what to do for the following 24 hours and given everything I would need. I went through my 24 hour, 1 week and 1 month check ups with each confirming the growing strengthening of my sight (now better than 20:20). I had no infections just a case of mild dry eye for the first few weeks. It’s common, totally managable with drops and goes away by itself.

12 months on my vision is crisper than ever, day and night (especially important for driving) and I have developed a healthy collection of sunglasses. I have recommended Accuvision to a number of my glasses wearing friends and having seen my progress they could not be restrained from having surgery themselves. They too have had a similar experience to mine with Accuvision.

I would like to thank the various people I met during my many visits to Parsons Green. They do a terrific job with sunny dispositions and I wish them continued success. I am happy to recommend them for impartial advice, excellent care and fantastic results at a price that puts many of their competitors to shame. Finally, if you are unsure whether you are suitable for surgery or think it might just be too expensive or painful for you, what have you got to lose by finding out in a pressure free and informed environment?

Best thing I’ve done in a long time, only wish I’d done it earlier!

This is the best decision I have made! My sight was -7 and now I have better than 20/20.

The staff were fantastic all the way through the process and the aftercare. i have already recommended two friends who have now had there treatments