Centre For Sight

I have needed glasses from aged 10yrs(I am now 40). Without glasses everything had become colours and indistinct shapes (-6.75D, and -8D). I had been knocked back from Boots, and was more concerned that Mr Daya might say that I was not a suitable candidate for LASIK. He, and his entire staff were first class, and at the end of a very comprehensive assessment I was relieved that I was OK for treatment. Mr Daya suggested I wait for intralase zyoptix, and I was also one of the first ones to have this procedure in the UK. Apart from feeling that someone was pouring bleach into my eyes for approx 4 hours afterwards it went much better than I had imagined. The transformation I can only say is immense. I now see 6/6, and 6/5 and each day is like Xmas at the moment. To wake up and see the time on the alarmclock, and to see the lightswitch on the other side of the bedroom without fumbling around for my specs is very special. I expect to need reading glasses at some point, but I am more than happy to accept this as a consequence of the operation. I would wholehartedly recommend this to those of you considering this, especially if you are as blind as I was. Good luck

My Intralasik Wavefront procedure..

In a way I was quite looking forward to being one of the first patients to undergo the Intralasik procedure. I had attended a seminar, presented by Mr Daya at The Centre for Sight, at the beginning of July and the Intralase cutting procedure appeared to be an exciting step forward. I had already been assessed as suitable for sight correction following tests earlier in the year. However I found the seminar instrumental in giving me the final push to “go for it!” and would recommend the seminar to any prospective patients who may be slightly unsure. Although I had looked through the brochures etc it was important for me to see the actual procedure first hand and the seminar included actual film footage.

The day of surgery arrived and I didn’t feel nervous, which is quite remarkable for a self-confessed wimp when it comes to medical procedures! I had read all the patient reports on the website and was sure that there would be some pain involved in the procedure. I had read about “discomfort” and was imagining all the variations included under this term. However, I have to say that the procedure was completely painless. Mr Daya and his team were both confident and precise. The flaps were cut using Intralase. After they had been cut I can remember thinking “was that it?”. Mr Daya had explained that I would need to wait for a while before the second stage of the procedure could take place so I sat outside the theatre with my eyes shut. Drops were administered on several occasions during this time. The Wavefront procedure again was painless. In fact I was so relaxed that the Wavefront recognition switched off during the second eye procedure!

During the recovery period I sat with eyes shut along with the other patients in the Reception area. Drops were administered again during this time.

After a while I was told I could go home. When I reached home I felt more comfortable lying down in bed. I administered the drops I had been given at the appropriate times during the evening. I didn’t need to take any painkillers at all.

The following morning my distance sight was much improved. My eyes did not appear red at all and didn’t feel uncomfortable. Mr Daya was very pleased with the results at the follow-up appointment the next day.

Two weeks later I am still delighted with the results of the surgery. I had worn contact lenses on and off for 27 years and absolutely loathed glasses. Old habits die hard and I still think I need to take my lenses out at the end of the day! I wish this surgery had been available when I was 21. I would recommend the surgery wholeheartedly, especially to youngsters with short sight. Mr Daya explained that I would probably need to wear reading glasses following the procedure owing to age-related long sight which happens to everyone in their 40s/50s. However, so far my eyes seem OK and I do not need glasses at all.

I am glad I chose the Centre for Sight, which had been recommended to me by two former patients, and I would say that the procedure is less frightening than a check-up at the dentist.
Well-done Mr Daya and your team!

After wearing contact lenses for over 30 years and recently experiencing some discomfort with them (they were drying out very quickly during the day)I decided make enquiries about laser surgery. As I already work at the Queen Victoria Hospital where Centre for Sight are based I was aware of the excellent reputation they held and decided to arrange a consultation with Mr Daya. After a thorough examination and various tests on my eyes I found out I had very short sightedness and astigmatism in both eyes (to give you some idea how bad my eyesight was – when asked to read out what I could see from the eye chart standing only a matter of feet away, I couldn't even read the first line!). Mr Daya recommended the tissue saving procedure using the new Intralase procedure and I booked for surgery the following Monday. Monday loomed and I made my way to the Queen Victoria Hospital, accompanied by my husband, with some trepidation mixed with excitement. The Centre for Sight staff were very understanding and reassuring and I began to calm immediately. I was given a sedative just before I was due to undergo the procedure which in total took about 20 minutes. The Intralase procedure was so quick and completely painless although slightly uncomfortable. After the procedure I was asked to keep my eyes shut whilst wearing dark glasses and taken to a darkened room to rest my eyes. After approximately 45 minutes my eyes were checked and I was told that I was at driving standard already. When I got home I had a three hour nap as my eyes were stinging but when I woke up three hours later this had eased and I was amazed at how much I could see although I did keep my eyes shut as much as possible wearing the dark glasses until my follow up visit the following day. At my follow-up visit I was told I had perfect vision – a miracle!! My next appointment is in a month's time and if my sight remains the same as it is at the moment I will be extrememly happy. So, all of you who are thinking about having this procedure – especially Intralase – don't hesitate, book your consultation as soon as possible – you won't regret it for one moment – I haven't. May I take this opportunity of thanking Mr Daya and the Centre for Sight team for all their support, kindness and care that they showed me and for allowing me to see clearly into the future – thank you so very much.

I am 50 years old. I have suffered with very poor eyesight for my whole life. I hated wearing glasses and wore hard contact lenses from the age of 14. For the following 34 years these served me well, but then for some reason my eyes started to become sensitive to my lenses. I switched to gas permeable lenses which suited for a while but then they too started to trouble me. I then moved on to soft lenses. These I really had problems with. I found the concept of grabbing my eyeball to remove the lens rather disconcerting. I also found that I didn't see so well. I persevered with them for some time but eventually reverted to wearing my glasses but didn't enjoy this experience any more than I had as a child! I pondered laser surgery and my optometrist recommended Lasik which is part surgery and part laser. I'm rather squeamish and so I kept on putting off taking it any further. I wish I hadn't! What a difference it has made to my life. I can see really well and the operation itself took only about 15 minutes?! There was no pain at the time – the worst bit was when they roll your eyelid back and tape it out of the way – but that was only uncomfortable. The discomfort afterwards was minimal. It reminded me of the discomfort I used to feel when I had worn my contact lenses for too long and after about 4 hours it had gone. The next day my vision was perfect and it has been ever since. I cannot thank Mr Sheraz Daya enough. His positive attitude gave me the confidence to go through with the procedure. His staff also were brilliant – comforting, helpful, nothing was ever too much trouble. I have already given 6 brochures to people who have been impressed by my experience and who are seriously considering it for themselves now. Perhaps I should ask for commission!!!!

Mr Daya and his team did an excellent job for me. After wearing specs for 26 years it was brilliant just to throw them in the bin! My only regret – should have done it years ago!!