Accuvision Laser Eye Clinic

I found in Accuvision the confidence I needed to go ahead with this operation. I desperately wanted this surgery but wouldn't have gone ahead with it if I wasn't 100% confident with them.
I had been looking into this procedure for about a year and had been to 2 other clinics. One of which was extortionately expensive and out of my budget and one of whom wanted to give me “lasek” . As “lasek” is usually associated with thin cornias and has a slower healing time and can regress whilst healing I was advised by an independent surgeon not to have this and that I did not need this.
Accuvison were the only people who discussed with me my longterm vision with regard to my near sight and adjusted my lasik surgery accordingly. This was something that I had already discussed with my own optician but which neither of the other two clinics I visited had addressed.
I cannot praise highly enough the professionalism of the Optometrists and the staff at Accuvison. I was given the CV of the surgeon who would perform the operation and this only made me feel more confident in my choice. The procedure itself was absolutely painless. I did wear sunglasses for the first day to help with the day light brightness but was OK following this. I did have some fluctuation in my vision during healing (about 5 weeks) but now have 20/15 vision better that 20/20. I am really delighted and hope that if you are reading this you will also make Accuvision your choice.

I had my surgery done on Monday 24th April and I am thrilled with the results and with Accuvision. I had originally been for a consultation back in June 2005 however due to a 'bruise' at the back of my eye I had to get this checked out and sorted out before I was allowed to go ahead with surgery, however due to time lapsing and going backwards and forwards to Moorfileds to get this sorted, I decided to put laser eye surgery on the back burner.
March 2006 I got the bee in my bonnet again about having the surgery, and so after being initally impressed with Accuvision for my first consult, I decided to return to them.
Once again I was met with friendly and professional staff, who I immediately felt relaxed with. They checked my eyes again, and of course the for the 'bruise' (which had now completely gone) and dicussed any queries I had. I was impressed with the profesional manner in which they dealt with me and not once did they make me feel obliged to take up the surgery with them.

On the actual day of surgery I was petrified, I felt sick in the morning of basically the 'unkown', the not knowing what I will experience, through my eyes, on the day. The staff on the day were excellent. I was seen immediately and there was no hanging around. I met the surgeon and was taken to the surgery room. Mr Brett halliday and his staff were excellent. I felt nervous, however they kept me calm, they talked to me all the way through the procedure, explainng what was occurring and what to expect. This really helped.
The surgery itself was unconfortable and definitely daunting however, nothing to worry about. Your eyes are numb, held securley and you are in very very good hands! Immediately afterwards I felt overwhelmed as I could not belive my sight!!!
It is now four days after my surgery and my eyse are great – they are still slightly adjusting however the results are amazing, even at this early stage!
I chose Accuvision due to the reviews I read, the experience I had on consultation, the staff and overall research! I am so pleased I went with them.

I meant to post my comments after a week/month/six months but am just getting round to it 16 months after I had my op at Accuvision. I am totally satisfied with all aspects of Accuvision's service and the results. My prescription before the op was -9.5/-10!!! and I now have 20:20 vision. I am 45 and had worn hard contact lenses and then gas permeable lenses since I was 14. After 30 years of assisted sight it is fantastic to need no glasses or lenses. I had an initial problem with dryness for 6-8 weeks post op and used a gel supplied by Accuvision rather than drops. Now I don't use anything. I work on a computer, drive, go on long plane journeys and have no problem. Far from regressing my eyesight has improved since I had my check at 6 months.(I didn't have my final check until last week). Accuvision tell me (which I knew from before the op) that my eyes will probably become longsighted due to old age but that as regards my short sight I am like a “normal” sighted person. Incidentally I have no particular problems with night glare (which I was concerned about) In fact I know have less glare than I did with my lenses.
I also have a friend (who recommended ccuvision) who had the op 6 months before me. She started at -6 (with relatively thin corneas) but is now 20:20 and is very happy.

I was sad to see the poor rating below because the perfect 5 rating was one of the things that helped me choose Accuvision.

My husband and I had the surgery done over 2 weeks ago and we can't fault Accuvision on anything. We both have better than 20/20 vision and found the whole experience to be very positive. I was also very impressed with the prices that Accuvision charge as the service is excellent and you don't feel like you are picking the “cheap” option, just rather not being overcharged. They are able to offer better pricing because their laser is less expensive to purchase and maintain. We had seen Mr Pillai too (Advanced Vision Care) who was also excellent, but far pricier. I was not convinced that I would be left with vastly different results so opted for Accuvision.

The surgery itself was not at all painful for either of us, leaving rather a slightly gritty, tired feeling in both eyes. We rested for 6 hrs after the surgery (we had downloaded Ricky Gervais pod casts before hand – highly recommended!) and then took the following day off work.

Our sight was initially clear but hazy and when we woke up the next day it was much clearer. Over the next week I continued to be impressed even though it fluctuated a little as it healed. Putting in drops every hour became a way of life! We were back working on our laptops from home the day following our day off with no problems. Eye just got tired towards the end of the day.

Now two weeks after and we are so happy that we did this. I don't miss my contacts at all and after almost 20 years of them it felt great to throw them out! We are off travelling for a year in July and this is what made us take the jump into surgery. I now wish we'd been a bit braver before.

I can't recommend Accuvision highly enough.

Had the treatment this week. I was -6.5 beforehand. Pretty pleased with the outcome at this stage and my vision is still improving. Brett Halliday was the surgeon and the whole staff were very efficient and professional – as you should expect. The actual procedure was a bit uncomfortable but certainly not painful. Once the anaesthetic wore off my eyes felt very sore for about two hours, but that quite quickly wore off.