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I had worn glasses/contact lenses since my teens and required cataract surgery in both eyes in my early fifties which left my eyesight rather better than it had been for thirty years, but not good enough to live without glasses an ...Read more

Review of Moorfields Eye Surgery

Moorfields Eye Hospital enjoys a global reputation for providing world-class laser eye surgery.

Moorfields Private is the private arm of the renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and offers ophthalmic care to patients seeking a vast range of treatments for both common and complex eye health conditions.

Today, Moorfields has a number of clinics around London – located in the City, the West End, Bedford and Croydon – and treats around 400,000 outpatients and 30,000 inpatients each year.

☀ Pros: World-class reputation, highly experienced eye surgeons, central London locations, advanced technology

☂ Cons: No fixed prices (fixed by the surgeons), no monthly payment options, no free consultation

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Our no-nonsense review of Moorfields Private and Moorfields NHS Eye Hospital covers:

  1. Moorfields Private Eye Hospital
  2. Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  3. Moorfields laser eye surgery cost
  4. What laser eye surgeries are offered?
  5. Moorfields’ best consultants
  6. Moorfields laser eye surgery reviews
  7. The Verdict

1. Moorfields Private Eye Hospital

For patients who fail to meet NHS requirements, or for those looking for treatments left off NHS checklists (such as refractive surgery for the average glasses-wearer), Moorfields Private is a viable option.

Private laser eye treatments at Moorfields include the most common surgeries such as PRK, LASEK and LASIK, as well as specialist procedures for more complex conditions. Private patients also benefit from Wavefront guided surgeries, which tend to have higher success rates due to greater laser accuracy.

In addition to providing high quality treatment and aftercare, many patients like to know that the profits from Moorfields Private are used to fund the Moorfields Eye Charity, Friends of Moorfields, which supports critical new research and quality eye care for children and adults.

2. Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

If you happen to suffer from a select range of debilitating eye conditions that cannot be treated by contact lenses or glasses (such as cataracts or glaucoma), you may be one of the few people who qualify for laser eye surgery on the NHS.

Moorfields’ NHS Eye Hospital is there for these patients, but for the vast majority of us, Moorfields Private has its door open.

3. Moorfields Laser Eye Surgery Cost

While NHS treatment is free, at Moorfields Private prices will apply to all consultations and surgeries.

Laser eye surgery costs at Moorfields start at £2,000 per eye for common laser eye surgery such as LASIK or LASEK. These prices rise to between £3,000 and £4,000 per eye for more complex procedures including cataract surgery.

An initial consultation at Moorfields is around £150, and the private prices will depend on the eye surgeon you choose. That’s because the laser eye consultants are employed by Moorfields, and set their own fees.

Consultation costs

  • Consultation: £150 – £200

Patients considering laser eye surgery usually book one to two consultations prior to receiving treatment. You can book your first appointment on the Moorfields Private website.

Treatment costs (per eye)

  • LASIK or LASEK eye surgery: £2,000 – £2,500
  • Refractive lens exchange (RLE) or cataract surgery: £3,000 – £4,000
  • ICL implantation surgery: £3,000 – £4,000

Other costs

In addition to these costs, you may also need to consider covering your potential stay in the hospital for private treatment. Moorfields Private hospital fees tend to range from £900 to £1800, depending on the procedure.

However, recovery times vary, and many eye treatments allow you to leave following the surgery. Naturally, there are no hospital fees for NHS patients.

Other options?

Moorfields Private Hospital offers some of the latest laser and implantable contact lens treatments performed by world-class consultant eye specialists, and these prices reflect the clinic’s high standards.

However, if these costs are outside your budget, or you would like to compare them with other leading laser eye surgery clinics in the UK, click here to fill in a few details, and talk directly to a trusted clinic to compare their quotes and services.

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Paying for treatment

Opting for laser eye surgery is a financial commitment for most people, and Moorfields offers three ways of paying for your treatment:

  • Private Medical Insurance – If you are covered by private healthcare, Moorfields asks that you try to verify these details before your first appointment, and obtain your pre-authorisation number.
  • Self pay – Many patients pay for their own treatment, with no private insurance needed.
  • Third party sponsorship – If a third party (such as your employer) has agreed to settled your account, make sure you acquire a letter of guarantee along with a deposit.

Read more: Laser eye surgery costs explained

4. Laser Eye Surgery Treatments

Moorfields Private Eye Hospital provides over 100 vision correction treatments for adults and children of all ages.

Here are some of the most requested types of laser eye surgery treatments:

  • LASIK: The most common treatment to correct eye conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
  • LASEK: A surface laser treatment that is suitable for patients with thinner corneas (eye surfaces).
  • Cataract surgery: A refractive lens exchange (RLE), which is an option for those in the “reading glasses” age group.
  • ICL surgery: Implants that work like permanent contact lenses are common for younger people, or patients with medical dry eye conditions.

Moorfields Private Hospital usually performs laser sight correction surgery to both eyes on the same day, but with cataract surgery and ICL implantation, most surgeons prefer to leave a week between operating on each eye for their patients’ comfort.

5. Moorfields’ Top Surgeons

Moorfields Private and Moorfields Eye Hospital claim their ophthalmic surgeons and consultants are some of the best in Britain, and six Moorfields Private surgeons were recently named in the Daily Mail’s top doctors list.

Within the industry, Moorfields is also the go-to for ophthalmic expertise: a recent Moorfields report shows that over half of all registered ophthalmic surgeons in the UK received their training there. Not surprisingly, many Moorfields consultants also completed their training onsite.

Plus, based on hundreds of unfiltered reviews from former patients, Moorfields hosts some of the top-rated laser eye surgeons in the UK.

Here are the five best consultants at Moorfields, as voted by you:

  1. Mr David Gartry: As one of the first surgeons worldwide to perform laser eye surgery, they don’t come more experienced than Mr Gartry.
  2. Mr Julian Stevens: Mr Stevens is an advisor to the British Society for Refractive Surgery, and is recognised globally as an expert opinion leader in laser eye surgery.
  3. Mr Bruce Allan: Mr Allan had been the Service Director for Refractive Surgery at Moorfields since 2012.
  4. Ms Valerie Saw: Ms Saw’s interests lie in inflammation and scarring of the eye, and she regularly treats patients for dry eyes and conjunctivitis.
  5. Mr Alexander C. W. Ionides: Since 1989, Mr Ionides has specialised in cataract and refractive lens surgery for both long and short sighted conditions.

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6. Independent reviews of Moorfields Private Eye Hospital

Moorfields consistently receive fantastic customer reviews, making them one of the highest rated laser eye providers in the UK. Click here to read their customer reviews below.

Moorfields Eye Hospital Private Clinic is also featured as one of Lasik Eye’s best laser eye surgery clinics in the UK, as well as shining in our list of the best laser eye surgery in London for partnering with some of the most renowned surgeons.

What makes Moorfields Eye Hospital so popular?

  1. History – Moorfields Eye Hospital first opened in London in 1805, and is now one of the oldest and best reviewed eye hospitals in the world.
  2. Ophthalmic Research – Moorfields has spent over 200 years researching and providing the latest laser eye surgery and implantable contact lens treatments, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.
  3. Cutting-edge technology – Moorfields Private is a flagship location for laser and implant manufacturers. Its surgeons are therefore able to choose from the latest state-of-the-art laser eye equipment and non-invasive techniques like Intralase technology.
  4. Patient care – The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rates Moorfields Eye Hospital as ‘outstanding’ for care in their latest inspection report.

But is Moorfields Eye Hospital right for you?

Not everyone is best suited to Moorfields: as you would expect, world-class laser eye surgery often comes with an eye-watering price tag.

  1. Expensive treatments – Although patients tend to leave rave reviews, LASEK eye surgery costs on average £2,235 per eye at Moorfields Private, but between £595 and £1,595 per eye at other leading high street eye clinics such as Optical Express.
  2. No free consultations – Moorfields Private is one of the few laser eye clinics in the UK not to offer free initial consultations: you can expect to pay between £150 and £200, depending on the surgeon you see.

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12 Jan 2003
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I had lasik surgery 9 months ago and am living with a constant sore painful left eye due to dryness. My life has dramatically changed as I am living with constant soreness and pain. Although the laser itself was a complete success in the fact I have 20 20 vision, I would rather go back to wearing my glasses and feeling normal. My eye is the bane of my life, as I cannot forget about it. I suffered with this eye when I used to wear contact lenses, and I explained this at the time, but this is why most people opt for having surgery because of contact lens intolerance. I am constantly using expensive eye drops, drink lots of water, take eye vitamins, use eye gel at night, and live in hope that it one day will be better. If anyone has experienced this or has any advice, please e mail me. Oh yes forgot to mention I got conjunctivitis 5 weeks after surgery which was treated with antibiotics, so I have also in mind this has cause some damaged. I feel very low and wish I could turn the clock back 9 months ago

16 Sep 2003
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2 month follow up to my op 14 July. Everything ok, never had any problems. Right eye better than 20/20, left eye virtually 20/20. Eye tests puts right eye as 0 plano (perfect), and left + 0.25. Prior to op I was about -6 and -4.

07 Mar 2004
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I had my lasik in August with Miss Ficker and while I am pleased overall I am also slightly disappointed. I find that my right eye has regressed quite a lot and although I don't have to wear glasses at all I do find that I am straining to watch television or distant objects. At my 3 month check up Miss Ficker did offer to re-do the right eye but re-emphasised the risks that much that I am still thinking about it 3 months later. The right eye has altered itself so that I have monovision. The right one is better for close up and the left for long vision. As I have stated I do not have to wear glasses which is great but a lot of the time my eyes look tired. Think very carefully before you jump in!

12 May 2004
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I am due to have an intial consultation with Mr Julian Stevens on 1st June for laser surgery and am just wondering if anyone can pass on any advice to me? I am particularly thinking of questions to ask, things to check up on etc etc. Also can anyone let me know if they have had surgery with him and how they found it (painful??). I have read all the comments on here and on the whole you all seem impressed, but I still need a bit of re-assurance! I'd like to know if anyone has had any problems so I can ask about these. Basically I want all the info I can get before going for the consultation so if anyone can help I'd be really grateful so please don't hesitate to email me. Thanks.

17 May 2004
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Has anybody had monovision laser surgery? I would be grateful for your comments as I am now deciding whether to have this surgery or not.

21 Jun 2004
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I am considering surgery with Mr Vincenzo Maurino, I can't find any reviews. Does anyone have any experiences good/bad to share?

21 Jul 2004
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Can anybody help? I am so confused about all the sales hype re wavefront lasik. For years I have trailed round eye clinic after eye clinic, all but one saying that they could treat my eyes with one laser or another - but when it actually comes down to it never being able to show me some evidence that they had successfully performed the procedure on anyone with a prescription anywhere near my own. My current prescription is: Right + 4.75 (Sph) - 0.25 (Cyl) 40 (Axis Left + 1.75 I have recently had a consultation with a very well known clinic in my home city who tell me they have the only laser (wavefront lasik) in the Uk able to treat my prescription. Is this so? Has anybody out there any experience of laser eye surgery on eyes similar to mine? I need some real guidance and not a sales pitch!

22 Jul 2004
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all comments that I have read so far are all concerned with the first few days following surgery. Has anyone had wavefront performed a year or two ago? If so, how is the long term result?

25 Aug 2004
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I had lasik in my right eye 2 weeks ago. My prescription was -8.0, and it appears that I have been under-corrected as at my check up last night, my prescription was -1.25. Apparantly this is very unusual (and a first for my surgeon). I'm going back in 3 weeks, by which time the eye will have settled down and we can discuss retreatment. Has this happened to anyone else? Did you have the 2nd treatment - I believe that there are additional risks? In the mean time I have some temporary glasses so that I can drive. By the way, the procedure is fine, rather strange but totally painless and very quick. Everyone is lovely, and they even held my hand! I am a complete baby about things like the dentist, so really, don't let the thought of the surgery itself put you off.

05 Sep 2004
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I am going in for surgery tomorrow with David Gartry, and I was wondering how long before I can comfortably sit in the pub with my friends. I have been told different things by different people at the clinic, but wondered what someone who has actually had the surgery would suggest? If anyone can help would be great, as I am due for a night out thursday (3 days later) but am worrying if it would be too soon!! Thanks.


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