Mr David Allamby specialises in LASIK, LASEK, Conductive Keratoplasty (CK) and other laser eye treatments at Focus Clinic, which he himself founded, and where he now works as the medical director.
Mr Allamby also happened to be the first surgeon in the UK to perform CK for long-sightedness (presbyopia), helping to free his patients from reading glasses. He also stands out as one of the only laser eye surgeons in the UK to focus solely on refractive laser treatment full-time, making him a leader in this field.
For these reasons and many more, David Allamby sits proudly in the list of the 10 top laser eye surgeons in the UK, based on thousands of patient reviews on Lasik Eyes since 2002.
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1. Qualifications
Mr David Allamby, FRCS(Ed), FRCOphth graduated from Sheffield University Medical School in 1987, and has specialised in ophthalmic surgery since 1989. He became a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and then a fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in 1993.
David Allamby has worked at some of the United Kingdom’s leading eye centres, including Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital.
As you would expect from a leading laser eye surgeon, Mr Allamby has published work – in ocular scar formation – whilst at the University of Manchester, which received funding from the prestigious Wellcome Trust grant.
2. Experience
Mr Allamby peforms the main types of laser eye surgery: LASIK and LASEK laser eye treatment, and CK radio eye correction – an innovative treatment for age-related vision issues – using state-of-the-art technology.
He works closely with each of his patients to determine which procedure most suits them, believing in the importance of his clients’ active participation through a process of full informed consent, so they can decide together which option is best.
In addition to clocking up more than 3,000 LASIK and LASEK laser surgeries to date, Mr Allamby has performed over 2,000 CK radio eye treatments, as well as providing CK surgery training to visiting consultants from countries around the world.
His particular expertise lies in the enhanced ‘light touch’ CK technique (a technique now adopted as standard by surgeons across the globe), which he partly pioneered at FOCUS Laser Vision and has more experience in than any other doctor in the world.
As a thought leader, David also runs a new informational blog for anyone wanting to learn more about LASIK and PRK laser eye surgery. It includes general information for UK patients, polling on key topics (currently on LASIK prices), informational videos and PDFs including watching live LASIK eye surgery and of course the opportunity to post your replies to blog topics, ask questions and request blog postings on subjects of interest.
3. Focus Clinic
Mr Allamby is the Chief Surgeon at Focus Clinic, a renowned Harley Street eye clinic. Focus enjoys a reputation as the go-to for celebrities, and claims of a 99.7% success rate for standard surgeries.
What makes it different? As you would expect from any independent eye clinic, it’s the consultants who led Focus Clinics, which means you’re unlikely to face hard sales strategies to use particular equipment, or accept a specific treatment.
Is there anything to look out for? As always, when choosing the right laser eye surgery provider for you, you don’t need to feel pressured into paying than you are comfortable with. With no finance options, and some of the highest laser eye surgery costs, this clinic won’t be for everyone.
4. Mr David Allamby Review: The Verdict
So, is Mr Allamby the right eye surgeon for you? Of course, that all depends on where you live, which treatment would suit your prescription, and what your budget is.
David Allamby is the medical director of one of the best laser eye surgery clinics in London, so if you live in the capital you may like to arrange an initial consultation with him to discuss your options.
That said, you’ll find cheaper laser and lens replacement costs elsewhere. If your optometrist diagnoses you with uncomplicated eye health, common procedures such as LASIK have a high success rate wherever you go, so you don’t have to feel pressured into paying more than you would like.
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Mr David Allamby Reviews
Av Singh
Dr Allamby was very good...He was calm and cracked a couple of jokes while at the same time explaining what he was doing during the sugery. My eyesight is really good now, 2 days on thanks to Dr Allamby and the lasers they use.Full marks.
DM
Focus made my experience perfect. From the initial consultation I knew this was the clinic I wanted my treatment with. The staff is professional, caring and the friendliest I have ever encountered. David Allamby my surgeon was amazing and made my treatment day smooth and relaxed. The day after treatment I could already see 20/20 which speaks for itself about the level of results focus achieve day in day out. Waking up the morning after treatment and being able to see in crystal clear clarity is going to stay with me forever! I recommend Focus highly and can’t thank them enough for giving me the vision I had always dreamed of.
Kasia Nalepa
I had Z-LASIK vision correction done at FOCUS. I have to say from start to finish and the current follow up checks to date the experience and results are - without a doubt - absolutely amazing. I went from -4.00 and -3.75 with astigmatism to 20/16 vision!!! Credit to my surgeon Dr David Allamby and his professional team involved. I am over the moon with my new perfect eye sight, so glad I have had it done. I can see things again clearly that I never thought I would! If you are reading this whilst considering having the treatment, GO AND BOOK YOUR CONSULTATION at FOCUS! If you feel apprehensive (like me initially :-) - don’t worry - the team and the surgeon there are wonderful and put you completely at ease. Many thanks to everybody!!! I cannot recommend the procedure or FOCUS LASER VISION enough. Very pleased. Thank you! NEW EYES, NEW ME! :-)P.S. The price I posted reflects the same Groupon deal some other reviewers had.
Stefan
What a fantastic experience...been mulling this over for a long time and finally decided to get it over with. I can hardly say this was even uncomfortable, certainly not painful. The team make you completely at ease, and the results are undeniable, absolutely fantastic. Perfect vision now. I can wholeheartedly recommend FOCUS! Mr. Allamby was absolutely brilliant and I can't fault the pre-op or aftercare. would recommend to anyone.
Stefan
What a fantastic experience...been mulling this over for a long time and finally decided to get it over with. I can hardly say this was even uncomfortable, certainly not painful. The team make you completely at ease, and the results are undeniable, absolutely fantastic. Perfect vision now. I can wholeheartedly recommend FOCUS! Mr. Allamby was absolutely brilliant and I can't fault the pre-op or aftercare. would recommend to anyone.
Nicola
The whole experience was short and smooth. I had been thinking about it for a long time and its the best decision I ever made. The surgery itself was over in total in 20 mins. The next few days after surgery I felt like it was Christmas every day with my new eyes!! I can't recommend it enough for anyone who, like me, hated the inconvenience of glasses and lenses. The staff at Focus are extremely professional and welcoming and made it easy for me to ask any questions. Dr. Allamby is a complete professional, his experience put me at ease. Its been 1 month since my surgery and I can't fault my experience at all!
Haytulla Kassam
A friendly service that practically hold your hand as the surgeon reshapes your eyes.A skilled surgeon that perfectly restores your vision to what it was meant to be.Perfect HD Vision: yeah... in this case: Seeing is believing.Now seriously:The Customer care was very friendly and most important they weren't pushy. The Surgeon was very relaxed and confident and dealt with the procedure perfectly.The Result? Better than 20/20 vision and I could see fairly well right after the surgery.Its been 36 days now and I can see perfectly, both eyes. I can read books and play computer, watch 3d movies, exercise at the gym, no worries.Highly recommended, you will not regret itYours TrulyK
Dee Ryan
A thorough consultation gave me sufficient & more information to allow me to make an informed and appropriate decision to go with Focus. The team are highly professional, the environment clean & comfortable. Once I decided to proceed, the equipment was indeed amazing and, as for the surgeon, David Allamby, well I'm still sitting here in amazement! Every part of my contact with Focus has been wonderful with informative, excellent customer service - from start to finish, I felt like I was in good hands. And I was.
Lisa
What a wonderful experience it is to be able to see without glasses! Mr Allamby and his team are incredibly professional, kind and caring. If you are thinking of getting your eyes lasered I really recommend you to go with Mr Allamby at Laser vision Focus.
Iva Brunning
Everything was of such a high standard. You feel really cared for and people are so friendly and personal. I would definitely recommend the company, I am so happy with the results!
