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FOCUS Clinics

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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.

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.

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):

  1. LASIK cost: £6,500
  2. LASIK specialist cost: £6,000
  3. LASIK blended vision: £5,400

Lens and cataract surgery costs (both eyes):

  1. Refractive lens exchange cost: £6,500
  2. Cataract surgery cost: £6,500 (standard lens) – £7,500 (premium lens)
  3. 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.

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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Our Testimonials

190 reviews written between 2003 and 2020. Sorted by newest first.

Treatments are as each reviewer wrote them. Reviews that don't mention laser or lens surgery only show under All treatments.

  • Robyn Whitman

    The pre-op appointment went extremely well and I instantly felt in the safest hands. All the staff at the clinic were incredible, answering every question I had and helping with settling my nerves on the day of the operation. I found the whole experience really personal and I still now think it is brilliant how the receptionist, I didn’t catch her name, was so on the ball and remembered my name even after only one visit. Mr. Mearza was amazing before, during and after the operation. He talked through the procedure, answered the silliest of questions and generally made me really sure of the massive decision I was making with going ahead with the op. On the day of surgery he was attentitive and spoke through the procedure once again, reassuring me things would be fine and over before I knew it. The nurse was also absolutely lovely and we had a little chat and giggle before going into the surgery whilst she was talking me very clearly through all the drops for after the surgery.

    When on the operating table I felt really nervous however with Mr. Mearza chatting to me and keeping my mind off the procedure it was over so quickly.

    This was a massive decision for me to make at 21 and an awful lot of money to pay but I could not have made a better choice. I love the fact I don’t have to wear contacts or glasses and can see better than I have ever been able to. I would recommend this procedure to anyone.

    Thanks so much everyone at Focus Clinic for a much clearer 2009 and rest of my life!!!

  • Mark Simpson
    Lasek

    What a fantastic experience!
    From start to finish, Focus were excellent. From the peaceful waiting area, the extremely helpful staff to David Allamby the surgeon himself.

    I had an idea of the type of surgery I wanted and why I wanted it and I was given the opportunity of talking these through with David. he was great, he listened and then added options and insight that I had not thought of and let me make my decisions.

    He prepared me for each stage, whether before the surgery, just after the surgery, to months after the surgery by talking through what he was going to do, what I should do and what I could expect.

    It went just as he said it would and on my last visit I was told that my eyes had completely healed and I can see perfectly.

    I whole heatedly recommend Focus to anyone looking to have laser surgery to their eyes.

    Mark Simpson

  • Julia
    Z-Lasik

    From start to finish, have been very happy with the service. I’m now one month post-op and now have 20/10 vision – it’s amazing.

    I had a few consultations and Focus were the only clinic I wanted to trust my eyes with. I feel I should tell everyone who wears glasses that they should get it done! Thanks to everyone at Focus

  • Glen
    M-Lasik

    The surgery was great. A little unnerving, but the team helped me to feel very comfortable and at home. Everything went smoothly, I had good vision very soon after surgery and 8 months later everything is still great. I think my vision is actually better than when I was wearing contacts. Focus was also the best price I found for a surgery using Wavefront.
    So thanks guys!

    Glen

  • Stephen gerrard
    Get confused with all the lasik and laseks etc but basically had wavefront with blade to cut the flap!….i think!

    The surgery was one of the most uncomfortable (not really painful) and wierdest things that I have had to experience but I would do it again tomorrow knowing the results I have got. Worth every penny! The best money I ever spent. Love it!

    Fantastic, professional, friendly, efficient service from start to finish. After care is superb and makes the total cost even more value for money.

    Premises are clean and modern and it is a pleasure to attend especially as staff always recognise and speak to you.

    now have better than 20/20 vision and cant believe i didnt do it earlier… (probably would have if I hadnt wasted my time with the likes of optical express and optimax first!)

    My only negative is that the clinic is not closer to where i live…..but you can’t have everything can you!!

    Thankyou

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