Focus is a well renowned, prestigious specialist laser eye clinic based in the London Harley Street medical enclave. It has a reputation for treating celebrities, and claims to have a 99.7% success rate (excluding very high prescriptions).
What makes it different? This is a consultant led clinic, meaning UK-trained eye surgeons combine their advanced surgical skills with the specially selected laser systems that are 100% committed to achieving 20/20 vision.
Is there anything to look out for? Yes, check what you are comfortable paying. Focus is one of the pricier options for vision correction, and the success rate barely differs from clinics that charge half the price.
1. Focus Eye Surgery Treatments
Focus has often led the way in terms of technology advancement over the years. It was the first clinic to correct reading vision using Conductive Keratoplasty (CK) radio waves, which uses radio waves rather than lasers to reshape the eye surface (cornea). The chief surgeon, Mr David Allamby, has performed more CK procedures than any other surgeon in the world.
Mr Allamby is also the first surgeon in the U.K to pioneer and perform the first Z-Lasik Blended Vision (another treatment for reading glasses). He remains at the forefront of specialist surgeons for presbyopia in the UK, and has provided surgical training to visiting surgeons worldwide.
So what’s on offer? The standard procedures at Focus include: Z-LASIK, LASEK and PRK (all with Wavefront technology). The clinic additionally specialises in these popular lens replacement surgeries: refractive lens exchange (RLE), implantable collamer lens (ICL), cataract surgery.
2. Focus Costs
Focus is one of the most expensive places in the UK for laser eye and lens replacement surgery, along with its friends on Harley Street: the London Vision Clinic and Moorfields Private (just around the corner).
Nearly 200 patients told us they paid on average £6,200 for laser eye surgery and £6,700 for lens replacement surgery at Focus. These prices are among the highest out there, and around double what you can pay elsewhere in the UK.
Laser eye surgery costs (both eyes):
- LASIK cost: £6,500
- LASIK specialist cost: £6,000
- LASIK blended vision: £5,400
Lens and cataract surgery costs (both eyes):
- Refractive lens exchange cost: £6,500
- Cataract surgery cost: £6,500 (standard lens) – £7,500 (premium lens)
- ICL surgery cost: £7,500
Then there’s the VIP Package for £12,000, all in. Focus doesn’t reveal what’s involved in this eye-watering price tag, so we’ll go out on a limb and say you may not find great value for money here.
Are there any hidden costs?
You’ll be please to learn that the quotes above are fixed prices, meaning you should avoid some nasty surprises. These costs include a generous 10-year guarantee, and initial consultations are free.
Interest-free finance options are also available, from £179.17 per eye per month, with a £500 deposit. Other clinics, however, offer monthly payment plans for around a quarter of the price.
So is it worth paying more?
Well, it may be if you are looking for: the most up-to-date ophthalmic tech, some of the UK’s most experienced surgeons, and being treated like a king in general. Plus, all procedures use Wavefront technology as standard: a slightly pricier add-on that improves the accuracy of the laser by measuring the eye’s exact measurements.
But don’t feel pressured into paying more than you feel comfortable with. Laser eye surgery is considered a safe procedure, with over 95% of people being satisfied or very satisfied with results, according to NICE. Optical Express, for example, is so confident of achieving 20/20 vision, it has a moneyback offer if you don’t. And prices there are half what they are at Focus Clinics on average.
3. Focus Review: The Verdict
FOCUS Clinics features as one of the best places for laser eye surgery in the UK. Plus, with friendly staff and a “Good” CQC rating, it also makes its way onto the list of the 10 best laser eye surgery clinics in London.
But is it right for you? Focus Clinics does offer plenty of excellent perks for the higher price tags: cutting-edge lasers, pioneering eye surgeons, and hard-to-fault customer service. That said, your money will also fund perks no one really needs: things like the prime Harley Street location, spa-like rooms, and VIP treatment.
Anyone looking to bag a bargain eye surgery should keep looking. Well-reviewed high street clinics such as Optical Express, Ultralase and Optimax might be a better fit if that’s the case.
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Focus Clinics Reviews
Ibrahim Mohammed
Its 3 weeks now after the surgery, thanks to God it has been an excellent experience. Focus clinic has a very warm and friendly staff who talked through the process. As I live alone, I was very nervous initially, but made my mind to go for it. Procedure was very quick infact.. in the surgery room and out ..I think in 15 mins total. It did pained a bit or say felt uncomfortable on the day of surgery after few hours as the anesthesia was wearing out after I reached home ( by myself), for which I was given anesthetic drops. I did managed to take a train and come back home, though the vision was bit misty. One next day morning, vision was clear and went to work... no pain.. but sometimes dryness of eyes which I was told would take 1-3 months to settle. Has been a good experience so far.
Elona
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Elona
The team provide a fabulous service from care all the way to your treatment and post treatment appointments. I cannot thank them enough. Most people are put off from Focus due to high prices as it treats a lot of celebrities but please do not let price put you off as they have some fantastic offers and the team are amazing.
Zoe Daniels
I cannot recommend Focus enough. I had -9.00 short sight and by the following day check up I had vision far better than I could ever have imagined for someone with such a high prescription! From the outset, the very first call I made to make my consultation appointment, through to my consultation, subsequent surgery, and post-surgery check-up and care, every single member of staff at Focus have been amazing in more ways than one – friendly, knowledgeable, caring, trustworthy – they really make you feel great and relaxed about having such life-changing surgery. I have to save my biggest thanks for Mr David Allamby; he really does live up to his fantastic reputation and I'm so glad I placed my trust in him, he quite literally could not have got better results for me. So thank you Mr Allamby, your expertise and knowledge have changed my life for the better! And thanks again to everyone at Focus!
Chris Wilkinson
Everyone at Focus could not have been more helpful and reassuring. The operation went extremely well and the results have beyond my expectations. I would recommend Focus to anyone and only wish I had my eyes done years ago
Jane Barker
The atmosphere in the clinic is relaxed and helpful. This new technique was clearly explained, and even demonstrated. The surgery was almost painless, just a little discomfort when pressure had to be applied, and the results immediate. Within 24 hours both eyes were painfree, and my distance vision near perfect. 3 months later and my distance vision is better than 20/20 and I now have my peripheral vision back! My reading improved sharply in the first week and noticeably more after one month - no more glasses needed for work (i.e. using a computer). It's very easy to take it all for granted, like I did years ago, so I have to remember what a pain glasses are - how they pinch and get dirty so quickly - to appreciate not having them anymore. Definietly recommend the procedure.
Marc Symons
I had Z-Lasik to both eyes 6 weeks ago and have just been for my monthly check up. Extremely positive experience with Focus and Dave Allamby and his team. Very professional and slick set up. Procedure itself was quick and mildly disconcerting, but by no means painful. Eyes were sore initially once the meds wore off, but anaesthetic drops helped and by the evening I could watch TV comfortably. Some dryness over the first month, but now my eyes are absolutely fine and vision is excellent - 2 lines better than 20/20 (20/12 ?) I got a great deal with a discount voucher, but even without, would thoroughly recommend Focus to anyone thinking about Laser eye surgery.
Elizabeth Ward
Helpful, pleasant, considerate and thoughtful staff, particularly Joanne on reception, who is exceptional! The whole ethos of this place is based on client-care and customer-satisfaction. I really can't fault them - absolutely excellent. By the way, getting rid of my glasses and being able to read/sew etc is FANTASTIC too!
Ruth Lambden
I underwent the Z-Kamra procedure at Focus Clinics a couple of months ago and it has far exceeded all my expectations. I had the combination of the insertion of the Kamra Inlay to deal with my presbyopia (reading vision) and laser correction for my myopia (short sight). I now have a near vision of J1 (the bottom line of the reading chart) and see 20/12 (I’m told that’s better than 20/20). The care, dedication and expertise before, during and after the procedure have been exceptional. I am most grateful to Mr Allamby and the Focus team. The treatment has given me a new confidence and freedom that for me was unobtainable with glasses and contact lenses. I would go through it all again tomorrow without the slightest hesitation. Thank you so much.
wai
Glad to have got rid of the varifocal glasses.Thank you for all the professional guidance I received before and after the surgery.
