Patients Experiences
Cataract eye surgery is the most performed eye surgery, with cataracts affecting 1 in 4 people over the age of 65.
Patients who need cataract removal are often concerned about the operation and need help deciding which eye clinic is most suitable for them. The experience of other cataract patients can reassure patients and help them decide where to have treatment.
If you have received cataract extraction surgery at one of our partnered eye clinics in the UK, share your experiences here. Write to us at contact@visitandcare.com and we will publish your testimonial for others to read.
Eurocanarias Oftalmologica
Me acerqué con miedo, pues nunca había estado en un quirófano y sólo tengo dos ojos y la idea de que eran muy importantes para mi vida normal. Pero una vez en la Clínica, todo fué amabilidad y las más extensas explicaciones de la operación, lo que devino en seguridad personal. El resultado me tiene privada. Veo de lejos y de cerca, incluso el ordenador y el periódico. Me olvidé de las gafas y mi vida ha dado un salto cualitativo hacia adelante.
Eli
German Hospital - Laser Eye Surgery Center
Everything after operation has gone well. Only negative thing is before the operation, where they were changing the price, so it bacame a little bit more expencive and also did not give any information about what is going to happen, they just took me in and started on my eyes. But the result is perfect sight.
Gro Inger
German Hospital - Laser Eye Surgery Center
Very professional
Royne
Eurocanarias Oftalmologica
I had a lot of extra work and trouble because of my name. in my country your first name comes first and your family name is written last.so in two places I did not exist. In the clinic I was sitting from opening time to lunch time When i told them they paid my lunch. Otherwise everything was good. When it was discovered I had cataract the price jumped from 1600 € to 4900€ , but I am happy, I can see well and after I had a few days on the beach. before flying back home.All recommended.
Ruth
Puerta de Hierro Medical Center
Best experience you can ever have in a hospital.
Edgar
German Hospital - Laser Eye Surgery Center
Excellent experience. I was assessed as having a cornea too thin for the modern LASIK treatment so I had the old style (no flap). This was noteable because the older style was cheaper. Another clinic I told me that the new LASIK would be fine. Reassuring to know that safety was the priority over profit. The surgery went well. I was warned about the mild pain and sensitivity to light in the first few days. The healing process was exactly as the doctor explained and I ended up with perfect vision in both eyes (from a pre-surgery prescription of -2.5 and -2.75. Very pleased so I would highly recommend the German Hospital.
happy
German Hospital - Laser Eye Surgery Center
They were great. They welcomed me and provided no wait time. They were very professional and always wanted to make sure if I was comfortable or needed anything.
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Dr. Daniel Jauregui
Very well trained Dr. He explained everything to me from step to step was very kind and made sure to ask and answer any questions I had! Took the time to fit me in his schedule when I had to see him before our scheduled appointment! He's quick a very kind man who does not pressure you into doing other procedures, its on your time table. A Great Man and a Great Doctor!!! FANTASTICO :)
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Dr. Daniel Jauregui
My whole experience with the people and procedures at Puerta De Hierro was excellent. Thoroughly professional , and at 1/3 of the cost in my home country , New Zealand. Highly recommended. Thank you John
John Bradley
Dünya Göz - World Eye Centers
I've been operated by Lasek on both eyes. But, unfortunately,my vision is still bad, I don't feel any changes. There is an obscuration of vision, especially at evening time.
Ruslan
Dünya Göz - World Eye Centers
My treatment went very good. It was the best decision in my life. I am very satisfied with Dunya goz, it was a top modern hospital and I feeled very hospitalazid by all employees. All the nurses and the doctors toke good care of me and my eyes. Don't talk about the price compare to the european countries it was 3 times cheaper but still much modern and better. I would like to than Dunya Goz Hastanie, now I can see every thing clearly and don't think of my glasses when I wake up in the morning. Best regards /Payam Hootak from Sweden
Hootak
German Hospital - Laser Eye Surgery Center
Excellent actually
Majed
The London Ophthalmology Centre (LondonOC)
Procedure: Cataract Surgery Very impressed with the surgeon and service. LondonOC looked after my needs and I now have perfect vision in both eyes.
Dr. N Kamdar, London
The London Ophthalmology Centre (LondonOC)
Cataract Surgery I was very impressed - it all went so smoothly and I will definitely recommend LondonOC to family and friends. There is one point I would like to mention- I was amazed that I had (no injections and) NO pain what so ever- during, after surgery or in recovery period. I could see better minutes after the operation, and my vision in this eye is still perfect one year on. I will require the same operation for the other eye in the future and will be definitely coming back to LondonOC.
Ms. P. Newton, Herts
The London Ophthalmology Centre (LondonOC)
Cataract with Multifocal Lens Surgery 6/5 N5 No Specs and Perfect Sight I would definitely recommend LondonOC to friends & family- no hesitation at all! I have no suggestions for improvements to the clinic, just praise- as the service was so good!
Mr. J. Brady, Wiltshire
The London Ophthalmology Centre (LondonOC)
Microincision phacoemulsification under topical anesthesia 6/6 unaided My long sighted vision is now very good. I am very pleased with the way I was treated at Londonoc and would not have any complaints at all. I would recommend them totally and are very very impressed not only with surgery (Mr Saeed is a professional master!) but also with the after care I received and being made to feel very comfortable and welcome!
A.Creighton; Highcliffe, Sept 08
The London Ophthalmology Centre (LondonOC)
Multifocal lens implants with topical anaesthesia Sept 08 Results: 6/6 N5 unaided- perfect result! After having cataract operation on both eyes Mr Costa is impressed with Mr Sharma and the London Ophthalmology Centre as he states he received the best care with his surgery and post op visits as well as great results. His sight is now much improved, before surgery was very blurry but can see very well now. He states " I am very happy with the way that I fully understood the procedures of cataract surgery before going into theatre which put me at ease,and I also felt I was very well looked after. All in all he was very impressed with Mr Sharma and would definatly recommend". "The results I am experiencing are great!"
J. Costa, London
The London Ophthalmology Centre (LondonOC)
Cataract surgery with multifocal toric implant! June 08 "I am very pleased with the surgery and would recommend The London Ophthalmology Centre in every way with regards to the great care during and post op, and also after experiencing such great results!" Elizabeth has worn glasses since the age of 12 and now no longer needs them thanks to the surgery she has had from Mr Sharma. She claims her sight is perfect due to surgery with the Toric lens implant. She would now like to have her other eye done.
Elizabeth, London
The London Ophthalmology Centre (LondonOC)
Procedure : Anti VEGF Macular degeneration treatment, Dec 08
"We come over from Italy especially to The London Ophthalmology Centre. My son was researching a lot on the internet in the London area, and found the LondonOC website to be the most useful and the most informative with regards to information about the surgeons who practice there and also the services they offer. Also, after initially contacting The London Ophthalmology Centre, we were offered a consultation straight away for the following week, in which we were extremely grateful. I was made to feel very much at ease, felt very trusting towards Mr Sharma and felt very lucky to have found this Ophthalmology Centre. My sight has improved considerably and I still come over every 4-6 weeks for my treatment. We would recommend The London Ophthalmology Centre to anyone seeking Ophthalmic advise and treatment."
Antonio, Italy
The London Ophthalmology Centre (LondonOC)
Procedure: Cataract surgery,Multifocal implants July 08 Result: 6/6 N8 - and not forgetting the new vibrant colours now seen! Mrs Jones was so happy and pleased with the results of her treatment she was on holiday as soon as she returned home to Spain. Mrs Jones came over to England especially to have her surgery with Mr Sharma, she had one eye operated on and the following week the other eye before flyng back to Spain. "I should like to thank you very much for your amazing skill in restoring my eyesight to a remarkable level. Every day an improvement, and I’m beginning to paint again which I haven’t been able to do for a while. Please also convey my thanks and best wishes to the support staff involved with my treatment, particularly Mary the nurse who was so caring, and to your secretary who treats everyone with such friendliness and courtesy." As a result of having a multifocal lens implants she states that her sight is fantastic without any specs! All her treatment and surgery went very very smooth and she felt she was well informed of every procedure. She would recommend The London Ophthalmology Centre and so happy she chose us for her surgery.
Angela J., Spain
The London Ophthalmology Centre (LondonOC)
Procedure: Multifocal Toric Implants under topical anaesthesia, May 08.
Result: 6/6 N5 unaided - 20/20 full range vision! "For the first time in a long time I no longer needing to wear contact lenses or glasses, and certainly have great sight! I am very pleased with the surgery and impressed with the after-care I received on my post op visits". Mr Russell also states that he can't thank Mr Sharma enough for being so well looked after and performing such fabulous surgery,he would definately recommend the London Ophthalmology Centre to anyone needing eye surgery.
John R., London
The London Ophthalmology Centre (LondonOC)
Procedure: Lens Exchange with MFlex lens implants, March 09. Result: 6/6 N5 unaided : 20/20 sight in both eyes! "What made the London OC my choice for lens exchange surgery is that they provide a totally unique, highly professional and exceptional standard of service. From the minute I arrived for my first consultative appointment to my final post-op visit, my consultant, Mr Sharma and his team, made me feel as though my eyes and the welfare of my sight was just as incredibly important to him as it is to me. When you think about the possibility of not having sight – you can understand why this is the vital ingredient any patient must have, before they can confidently say they want to go ahead and have the surgery they really need.
The knowledge that Mr Sharma is a consultant surgeon who holds a consultant position in a London teaching Hospital and performs world class ophthalmic operations also gave me the confidence that the London OC look after the welfare of its patients with the latest technologies, bespoke lenses and techniques.
The staff at the London OC is second to none. They helped me feel relaxed and did not ask any awkward questions. Mr Sharma’s highly professional attitude paired with his down to earth method of relaying his knowledge and sense of humour, made me feel at ease about my decision to consider surgery and gave me the confidence when deciding to go ahead.
What raises the bar of excellence here is that Mr Sharma made me feel totally at ease at surgery and following the operation. He provided one to one telephone support on the days following the surgery, and examined the status of the completed procedure on a regular basis. He was always available to answer any question, however trivial, and most importantly never made me feel as though they were trivial. That means a lot.
All in all coming to the London OC has been the best decision I ever made. I have been incredibly fortunate to find such a dedicated consultant surgeon and his team to my disposal. Thank you to all the staff who have looked after me!"
Fara, London
Aris Vision Institute
I was initially skeptical about having eye surgery in Mexico. Also since I am in the U.S. military, I could not have anything go wrong since I must qualify with a weapon yearly. It would have ended my military career if anything had gone wrong. Therefore I brought the doctor my current contact lens prescription since it was the vision I wanted. After the surgery, I meticulously adhered to the doctor's orders and applied the eye medication as required. After about two weeks, my vision was absolutely perfect. And I am still amazed today at my quality of sight, even better than contact lenses. No dry eye, no halos at night, the cost was very reasonable, and the chance to recuperate in Mexico all added to the perfect result for me.
Gregory, Atlanta, USA
Aris Vision Institute
I chose to have the surgery at your clinic because of the convenience and I also saved two thousand dollars! The aftercare is affordable and the warranty is extensive. The results have been great and people have even asked me what I did to the inside of my eye to make it look so attractive!
Elsa, Texas, USA
Dünya Göz - World Eye Centers
I would like to go on record and state quite categorically that the help and advice I received from you personally and the reassurances from your "boss" reminded me of the old-fashioned way of "respect and courtesy for the customer" Thank you very much indeed. The same can be said of the Dunya Goz, the levels of professionalism shown by all levels of the staff gave one "a feeling of confidence and trust" I am fully satisfied with the advice I received and the subsequent treatment which even at this early stage seems to have given me some additional clarity of vision in my right eye. Prof. Dr Can Ustundag requested me to return in one month, this however would clash with New Year celebrations etc so I plan to re-visit probably mid-January. I have also reached a joint decision with my wife (based on the experience of treatment at Dunya Goz) that I will have a vatrectomy operation carried out on my left eye once I am satisfied that the right eye has improved sufficiently to allow me to risk this type of operation. Once again I thank very sincerely and send best wishes to you. Kind regards John
John, Limassol, Cyprus
German Hospital - Laser Eye Surgery Center
My brother recently visited German Hospital and he had Cataract Surgery in both eyes. The service and care were excellent. We had great suggestion and directions from day one. I would highly recommend this hospital to anyone.
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