Accuvision Laser Eye Clinic

Truly amazing results. I have been wearing contacts for ten years with no problems, but a friend of mine had laser correction a few years ago and I have thought about it ever since. I sent off for info from about 5 clinics, but I went for Accuvision for several reasons: free consultation, reasonable prices, latest technology and close to where I live. There was no pressure to sign up, and I was even shown a very explicit video of an operation and shown into the operating suite (I wanted to know exactly what would happen). I was fairly sure I was going ahead, but I wanted to think about it, so I took away a list of dates for the next few months. Having thought about it for a couple of weeks, I booked for Feb 22nd. Obviously it was very scary, but the staff do their best to keep you relaxed, and each eye only took a few seconds. Afterwards, I could see better, but it felt like being underwater. This is due to swelling of the tissues, which soon subsides. On the way home I felt very photosensitive, and over the next few days I wore sunglasses. My eyes were dry first thing in the morning for a couple of weeks, but that didn't persist, and neither did the night halos around street lights. I had 20/20 vision on my first check up, and now my prescription is zero in both eyes, which couldn't be better. One month after my surgery I went on holiday and was able to enjoy swimming without worrying about getting my contact lenses wet. This set me back £1800, but I'm paying it back over 10 months interest free. I would strongly recommend Accuvision, I just wish I'd done it sooner. I think it's good that pre-op and post-op patients sit together, that way the pre-op people know what to expect and the post-op people can reassure them!

I had my surgery done on 4th April 2007 at Solihull. I cannot fault the care from start to finish. Both my eyes were approx -3.50 My left eye has better vision than I had with my glasses and my right eye is as good as if I were wearing my glasses. To say I was nervous of the procedure was an understatement, but I can honestly say nothing hurt during the procedure and the level of discomfort afterwards was minimal and very short lived.
I rested my eyes as instructed and I do believe this is crucial to a fast and painless experience. I know everybody has different pain thresholds and different healing rates – but I considered both mine to be low!
I now feel like I've never worn glasses as my vision now is so good and so natural I would never have believed it was possible. Thank you Accuvision.

I had wavefront lasik at their Parsons Green clinic in London a couple of weeks ago.

Consultation was great with no pressure to book up, which was refreshing as i felt under pressure to go ahead at the other consulatations I had. I went to 4 different places before deciding to opt for Accuvision. I chose them as they made me feel at ease, seemed honest, were not pushy, and they seem to have greater experience of dealing successfully with poorer prescriptions like mine. They were also competitively priced.

The actual surgery day was quick and comfortable. They have been professional, polite and curteous at all times. I was only there about 1.5 hours on the day of the surgery, which included them rechecking my prescription, etc.

Immediately afterwards my vision was a bit foggy/blurry but by the time of my check up the next day i could see ok. I had -9 eyes before! Ive now had my one week check up and have 20/20 vision in my right eye. Not quite there in my left eye yet but will update you after my 1 month check up. This may be because they altered their assesment of my left eye prescription slightly on the day of surgery saying it wasn't quite as bad as before. I suspect if they hadnt tweeked it that eye would be perfect now also. I will withhold verdict on this though until my 1 month check up. Anyhows, im glad I did it. I'm at -0.1 in my right eye and -0.3 in my left at the moment with no problems which is alot better than -9 eyes! I can now live my life completely free of glasses or contact lenses.

Had lasik at the Fulham branch just over a week ago. Despite being very nervous, the experience was extremely positive and I am already recommending Accuvision to my closest family and friends. I have no regrets of opting for Lasik or choosing (after lots of research) this clinic. I had 20:20 vision 24 hours after the surgery, which was quick and did not hurt. As a result I have been freed from painful lens use and I only wish I had been able to do this earlier. The single thing which could have been improved is the fact that post-op patients and those awaiting surgery sit in the same area – the obvious discomfort of an earlier patient (who I later found out had undergone a different procedure) certainly exacerbated my nerves. Having said this, every member of staff I encountered at Accuvision was extremely kind, caring and professional; I cannot thank them enough for my ‘new eyes’.

I was done on Thursday at the Solihull clinic, have gone from -6.5 in right eye to -0.25 and -3.75 in left to -0.5. Absolutely amazing, the team there were really good. Things are still a little smeary, which I was assured will get better – it feels a bit like having contact lenses which have been in slightly too long. Info on this site was hugely helpful, enough people have described what the actual procedure is like so I won't bore you! I was very scared, and the surgical team had to keep reminding me to try and breathe normally as I was hyperventilating for the whole of the first eye. Of course that meant I got an extra dose of that gross smell, which even though I had been expecting it was quite unpleasant. The smell does go on for the full 10 seconds, for some odd reason I was surprised by that. I think it's really good that they have everyone in the same waiting room, as it makes you feel they have nothing to hide that way. Next check up is Thursday so will update then. All the best to anyone else who is going in!