Eye surgery

Geoff Wilson was initially trained by the Corneal Laser Centre, the pioneers of Laser Surgery in the UK and has attended several courses including one at St Thomas's Hospital in London an NHS centre for Laser Surgery.

At post operative checks we have seen very many excellent results, mediocre results but, some very poor ones, so we're not looking through 'rose coloured specs'!

We are specialist Contact Lens Practitioners and we supply Glasses. In 1993 we were one of the first Optometrists to assess and refer patients for Laser Surgery.

Geoff Wilson was initially trained by the Corneal Laser Centre, the pioneers of Laser Surgery in the UK. Subsequently he attended a BUPA Sponsored course led by Professor John Marshall at St Thomas's Hospital in London.

Since then we have carried out Pre operative screening on behalf of 5 different clinics and carried out the Post operative check ups for hundreds of patients.

We have seen excellent results, mediocre results and some very poor ones, so believe us, we are not looking through 'rose coloured specs'!

WE OFFER A LASER COUNSELLING SERVICE in conjunction with a locally based and ethical clinic to whom we refer all suitable patients. (Full details further on).

The 2 most important pieces of advice we offer are:
1. Only have one eye done at a time - if a problem is going to occur it will usually affect both eyes.
2. Expect to see at least one line of letters less than with glasses or contacts - at least then if the result is better you'll be happy!

If you are currently unsuitable for surgery, or simply elect not to take that route, then we can supply you with either Glasses or Contacts! If you have surgery then we'll carry out your post operative checks and be available to supply top up Contact Lenses or Glasses and reading specs when you get to that age!

Of course, after Laser Surgery a 2 yearly sight test is still essential. Sight can change and the internal eye examination to check for eye disease and general health problems is vital.

We hope you'll still remain our patient for a long time to come. We think all this makes us pretty unbiased!

SOME BACKGROUND INFORMATION TO BE AWARE OF.
"Laser Surgery is a new and as yet, in the long term, a relatively unproven technique which in a few short years has turned into a commercial industry! It does not have any universally accepted Code of Practice so is not regulated. Treatment is carried out after the signing of a legal disclaimer of all responsibility. The standard of equipment varies from clinic to clinic and technology is fast moving and new equipment is becoming available all the time. Equipment alone however doesn't guarantee the result - the individual healing process of the cornea is the final decider on how good the corrected vision is!

You will find dozens of Clinics advertising their services; often using testimonials from well known personalities. Because the level of care and price can vary greatly some now advertise that they are superior to others - when considering such serious invasive surgery what reassurance does that give about the others? Obviously all the adverts prove is that Clinics have "spare capacity" and commercial budgets to reach otherwise there'd be no need for the deluge of adverts you see in every daily paper"

SOME FACTS ABOUT LASER SURGERY NOT USUALLY FOUND IN THE SALES BROCHURES.