BackgroundIn early 2018, I noticed subtle changes in my left eye. I was constantly cleaning my glasses, fine visual detail was diminishing, and I was having headaches after looking at any screen. I thought I had a change in my prescription; therefore, I visited my optometrist. After mentioning my symptoms and the optometrist failing to correct my vision, they investigated for other causes and noticed a change in the shape of my cornea. By March 2018, I was referred to the NHS ophthalmology department, where I was formerly diagnosed with keratoconus, and began trialling hard lenses to correct the vision in my left eye. It became apparent within the first few months that my disease was progressing rapidly; therefore, I was put on the waiting list for crosslinking eye surgery for my left eye. The NHS waiting list for several years, so I looked into private options and found Accuvision in late Autumn 2018. How Accuvision have helpedOnce at Accusvision, I was seen within the week, and the scans at their practice in Parsons Green confirmed the diagnosis of keratoconus in my left eye and revealed a new diagnosis of early keratoconus in my right eye. With the ophthalmologists at Accuvision, we decided to do bilateral crosslinking, scheduled a few weeks after my initial appointment with Accuvision. Everything leading up to the surgery and after was amazing. I felt supported and heard by everyone at Accuvision. The procedure was explained clearly, and the aftercare was laid out so I knew what to expect. The surgery itself was over in the blink of an eye, and for the few weeks after the surgery, I had access to the ophthalmologists any time of day and night, and that was a huge reassurance to me. After recovering from the surgery, we began working to correct my vision on my newly strengthed cornea. This involved trialling every type of contact lens and trying different lenses for my glasses. The team at Accuvision persevered with me as it took me several months to find a solution that suited me. They personalised every aspect of my care so that I achieved the best vision possible with my condition. I have been able to achieve 20/20 vision in my right eye, which I have maintained. With my left eye, which has progressed further, I have a level of vision that allows me to carry on with my daily life and work.If it weren’t for the hard work of everyone at Accuvision, I wouldn’t have found out that my right eye was also affected by this disease and would have a far worse quality of life due to reduced vision. Since my initial diagnosis, I have been followed up regularly and have had to have a second surgery for my left eye due to further progression. This was identified by the ophthalmologists at Accuvision before any significant changes in my vision. I’d like to personally thank Vikash, Johaan and Professor Ayliffe
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Established in 2001, AccuVision is one of UK’s leading eye care clinics specialising in Laser eye surgery.
Over the past 15 years, AccuVision has successfully performed over 40,000 treatments using pioneering diagnostic and surgical techniques. With unique AccuWave™ technology and years of experience, we are well equipped to treat prescriptions ranging from low to extreme as well as other eye conditions including Keratoconus, Cataracts, Presbyopia and Amblyopia.
Our patients describe our service as “outstanding", “personalised", “caring" and “professional”. It is testament to our expertise that the business is built largely on patient recommendations to family and friends.
AccuVision is the clinic of choice for anyone seeking the highest standards of eye care and best outcomes for their vision.
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