Exeter Laser Eye Surgeons

Was recommended this clinic by my optician as due to my line of work glasses would not be practicable. I rang up the same day and got an appointment that evening for a free consultation with Dr Quinn.
Dr Quinn was extremly friendly and thorough with his assesment. No question was deemed too trivial or ridiculous! All the stories I had been told about this procedure were misinformed as he explained the risks involved and the procedure in depth and I was happy to proceed. A week later I saw an opthalmist who double checked all the measurements previously taken by Dr Quinn then a few days after this I went to the Nuffield hospital to have my eyes mapped for the op, this took five minutes.
On the day of the op I arrived about two hours before my appointment and had a private room where I was visited by a lady with a menu for dinner after, a nurse to take my vitals and Dr Quinn to check in on me and sign some paperwork. Was then taken to the op room and the procedure took no more than ten minutes then back to my room for dinner and a visit by a pharmacist with the various eye drops to be taken in the following weeks. After an hour or so Dr Quinn checked my eye and I was allowed to leave. I suffered only mild discomfort for about half a day and a mild heamatoma (which disappeared after two weeks) and in fact three hours after the procedure I was sat in the cinema enjoying a film!
I had a follow up appointment a day later to check everything was Ok and then two weeks, a month and finally six months later.
The result has been stunning and I am extremly happy. The clinic and Dr Quinn have been efficient, friendly and extremely professional throughout. To be seen by and operated on by the same Doctor throughout was an inspired turn and very reassuring. I only wish there was more aftercare, but overall a good experience.

I was going to have my eyes done for my 40th birthday but backed out as I was too scared. Ten years later on my 50th birthday I decided if I didn’t have it done then I never would. It was the best thing I have ever done and it has changed my life. I wish I had had it done years ago.
I had my right eye corrected for distance and the left eye left mildly myopic to give me some reading vision.
I was absolutely terrified on the day of my op but now I realise that I was worried for nothing. It was over in moments and I could see perfectly straight away.
I had a bit of trouble with my eyes stinging for the first couple of hours and they wouldn’t stop watering but Anthony Quinn gave me some drops for my eyes to make that better. The nursing staff at the Nuffield were lovely and Mr Quinn is a very caring and thoughtful Consultant, I couldn’t have wished for a better team.
The next day was fine and I haven’t looked back since.
The aftercare was also pretty good.I felt safe in the knowledge that they were on my doorstep and only a phone-call away.

My wife and I both had cataracts and rather than wait for NHS treatment in 7 years time we decided to go privatly we looked at all the options and decided on the ExeterEye ophthalmic surgeons . We felt really comfortable with Daniel Byles who was very patient with us ( being late 60 s ) and reassuring . Neither of us had any problems with the ops and cannot believe how good it is not to have to wear glasses. The follow up is reassuring and although probably unneccesary we know we can return at any time with plausible problems.

I had Lasik in both eyes on 18th July with Exeter Laser Eye Surgeons. I was looked after fantastically from the first appointment onwards, and I couldn’t be more delighted with the result: to be able to see so clearly and easily without glasses or contact lenses feels like a miracle.

I’ve been considering laser eye surgery for about 10 years, but have been put off by the ‘hard sell’ approach of other providers. The first company I contacted bombarded me with letters and phonecalls for weeks afterwards, and the second rang me on a Friday evening offering a one-chance-only £2000 discount on surgery in Bristol the following morning.

It was great to discover not only that the procedure was available in Exeter (other companies offer consultations in Exeter but you still have to travel to Bristol for the surgery) but also that not everyone treats your eyesight like a commodity.

From my first phonecall to Exeter Laser Eye Surgeons, I felt that I was in safe hands, and the whole process from initial consultation through to post-op check-ups has been very calm, thorough, and unrushed. Mr. Quinn seemed to have all the time in the world to answer my questions; I felt fully informed at every stage – of the risks as well as of the benefits of surgery – and there was never even the slightest pressure to go ahead with the procedure.

I was very nervous on the day of the surgery, but the staff at the Nuffield looked after me very well and put me at my ease (the pre-op Valium may have helped a bit too!). In the operating theatre itself, everything that was happening was explained to me, even down to the sounds the machines would make – this also really helped me to stay calm. I felt that everyone in the theatre was absolutely focused on the success of the procedure and on my well-being. It was also very reassuring to be given Mr. Quinn’s home and mobile numbers in case of any problems after discharge from the hospital. I didn’t need to use them but it was made clear that I could call at any time if I was even slightly worried.

The surgery itself was completely pain-free. My sight was slightly blurred and my eyes felt a bit gritty the first evening, but when I woke up the next morning there was no discomfort at all, and I could see for MILES!

There have been some unexpected benefits too: people tell me that my eyes are brighter (no irritation from contact lenses?), my skin is smoother (no screwing my face up to try to see things?) and that even my posture is better (no leaning forward trying to peer into the blurry distance?). I also just feel much more aware of what’s going on around me. It really is wonderful.

On the downside, I haven’t been getting much work done – been too busy just looking at things and going ‘wow’.

The cost of the treatment was slightly more than I had been quoted by other providers, but to me it was money well spent: I felt from the outset that here were people I could trust, and this has been borne out by the first-class care I’ve received throughout.

Excellent service throughout from my initial visit to an open evening at the Nuffield hospital, through the early consultations and then eventually to having the treatment. I am absolutely delighted with the results and would be happy to recommend this procedure to anybody. It is so good to be free after years of contact lenses and glasses! I really couldn’t believe how quick the operation was and I can honestly say that I had no after effects at all, no pain and only a slightly dry eye for approx one day after. Thank you.