Prof Dan Reinstein

Professor Dan Reinstein is the Medical Director of the London Vision Clinic, and a world-renowned laser eye surgeon, with over 25 years under his belt.

He also adds to his accolades a status as one of the 10 best eye surgeons in the UK, based on thousands of patient reviews on Lasik Eyes since 2002.

So is he right for you? Every one of the top-rated surgeons on Lasik Eyes has ample surgical experience and bedside manner. But your best match will need to be within a price range you feel comfortable with.

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1. Qualifications and Training

Training doesn’t come much more impressive than with Professor Reinstein. He’s a Cambridge graduate with a raft of professorships in New York and Paris, and ophthalmological certification in the USA and Canada. His specialist training includes:

• 1991: Research Fellowship in Ophthalmic Epidemiology (Institute of Ophthalmology, London).
• 1994: Fellowship in Ophthalmology (The Weill Medical College, Cornell University, New York).
• 1996: Residency in Ophthalmology (Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York).
• 1997: Refractive Surgical Fellowship under laser eye surgeons Zaldivar, Arbelaez, Chacon, and Barraquer.
• 1999: Fellowship in Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery (University of British Columbia, Canada).

2. Innovations

Pioneering the Artemis scanner

It was at Cornell University in New York than Professor Reinstein identified the importance of ultrasound in scanning the eye surface (cornea) to within 1/1000 of a millimetre. He then paved the way for even safer eye surgery by building the the Artemis™ scanner, which he claims is now the most accurate eye scanner worldwide.

Working to the highest possible standards

Professor Reinstein next took up post as the Chief Medical Officer, leading 58 laser eye surgeons in 28 clinics across the USA. Together this team helped correct the vision of over 100,000 people every year. Ever the innovator, Dan Reinstein created a culture where each surgeon shared their experiences, so that the group could continue to improve, and strive for the best possible outcomes.

Making the patents for laser eye surgery

But Dan Reinstein’s contribution to laser eye surgery did not stop there. He went on to join the specialist ophthalmic team at Meditec, where he co-developed the MEL 80 laser. This piece of tech redefined the industry, setting a new precedent for what laser eye surgery could achieve.

Areas of expertise

Today, Professor Reinstein works closely with his colleague at the London Vision Clinic, Mr Glenn Carp, where they treat patients using the latest equipment and highest standard of care. He has specialised in laser eye surgery for over a decade, including LASIK, LASEK and SMILE treatment.

3. Prices

Dan Reinstein’s prices for laser eye surgery are between £2,600 and £3,250 per eye, depending on whether you receive standard or high profile refractive eve surgery. Customers with higher eye prescriptions will tend to prefer the more advanced – and costlier – options, which can cater for more complex needs.

There are also interest-free finance plans on offer, starting at £196 a month for two years. Whilst providing 0% interest for 24 months is generous, it’s worth noting that rival clinics such as Optical Express and Optegra offer pay monthly options from around £50 a month for two years.

And how do these prices compare? Actually, not so well. The average cost of laser eye surgery in the UK is between £1,000 and £3,000 per eye – so you can see these prices are on the high end. That said, given that few laser eye surgeons are more experienced than Professor Reinstein, his costs are no less than what your would expect.

In general, laser eye surgery is cheaper compared to the costs of lens replacement surgery because it is a less risky procedure, and you spare the costs of implantable contact lenses. That means there’s less reason to feel obliged to pay through the nose – and you should never pay more than you are comfortable with.

4. Dan Reinstein Review: The Verdict

So, is Professor Reinstein the right eye surgeon for you? Of course, that all depends on where you live, and what you’re looking for.

If you are on the hunt for laser eye surgery, he is a pioneering and highly qualified eye surgeon. But as you might expect, such expertise will cost you, and in this case it’ll be around twice what other well-reviewed clinics are charging.

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