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Ann P

Excellent service from Professor Gartry and his whole team. Fully supported throughout. Personal and professional care and excellent results. It’s a life changer.

Ann S

I had cataract removal and lens replacement in both eyes in July 2023.. The results are excellent. First time in my life I have no need of glasses or contacts . I was extremely anxious but Prof Gartry’s expertise and kindness allowed me to feel assured with both operations just a week apart.

I cannot thank Prof Gartry and his team at Moorfields enough, their skill and advice made the whole procedure almost routine! Thank you all so much.

Robert S

The all round experience was excellent. The premises are in tip top condition with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff are very polite , helpful and professional.. I cannot speak more highly of Prof Gartry. He is thoughtful , caring and highly skilled. I have been given a new lease of life as my eyesight is dramatically improved and I can proceed with my life with clear vision and confidence.

John L

I was referred to Professor Gartry by my Optician Burnett Hodd & Tam. Following extensive investigation into my eyes by Professor Gartry’s colleagues and himself and a very thorough discussion with Professor Gartry, it was determined and agreed that we would proceed with Laser Surgery on both eyes sequentially at Moorfields Hospital to remove cataracts. The entire procedure was painless, flawless, and Moorfields was excellent. The results have been 100% satisfactory. A follow up meeting with Professor Gartry confirmed exactly that. I can not recommend the Professor more highly.

Richard

Professor Gartry performed laser surgery on me some 20 years ago. It was life changing. Eventually the benefit from the laser surgery diminished and I began wearing glasses again – something I hate! Recently he performed lens replacement surgery and, again, it is life changing. Rarely does an individual have two such ‘life changing’ impacts on you….and for it I will always be very grateful. His skill, experience and professionalism are evident through the entire process, not just on the days of the procedures themselves (there are 2, one on each eye), but the preparation, consultation and communication that are such a central part of feeling secure through the entire process. Since completing the procedure, I have bored people rigid encouraging theme to consider it for themselves. The questions everyone asks are these…’Does it hurt?’ (A) No…although conscious and with local anesthetic, you feel nothing. That should read NOTHING. Does it take long? (A) On the day of the procedures, you might be in the hospital for a few hours to prep and assess afterwards, but the actual procedure is, maybe, 20 minutes long. Can you see better straight away? (A) In my case yes. The day after (when I was allowed to remove the eye bandage) I could see better with just the one lens-replaced eye, than I could with the two ‘pre-surgery’ eyes. What are the after effects? (A) In my case none. You do have to maintain eye drops for the first few weeks but that is simple and passes quickly. The ONLY thing I noticed (and I was pre-warned that I would) is that sometimes it might feel like I have a bit of dust in my eye. But don’t confuse this with pain, or a permanent irritant, it quickly passes. Professor Gartry’s team are excellent too…as are the staff in Moorfields.

Clearly I am an advocate of this procedure. So much so, that the freedom I am experiencing by having it done has led my wife to have the same procedure. She has her first eye done next Monday.

Many thanks professor Gartry. Richard Lewis.

Karl H

Comprehensive, expert and reassuring pre-assessment, operation and post-operative check-ups. Also, I appreciated the efficiency and speed of the whole process, including appointments.

Dmitry

Professor Gartry was recommended by a friend who underwent the same treatment. At the initial assessment I received answers to all my questions and felt that my concerns were addressed in a non-rushed manner. I felt comfortable in Professor’s Gartry hands during the surgery and felt I was well looked after during post-operational visits. Happy to recommend.

Nicki B B

It was an amazing experience throughout. Dr David Gartry and his team was incredibly well organised and professional.

Greg B

Life changing…..the only words I can use to describe LASEK surgery performed by Professor Gartry.

At the age of 34 I had been thinking about having Laser Surgery for a number of years but always been quite apprehensive about it due to my high prescription. I was a -11 in my left eye and -9.5 in my right. I knew from doing my own research that there was a good chance I would still need glasses post operation. I finally decided to take the plunge after being recommended to Professor Gartry by my optician. The BEST decision I have ever made.

All appointments, through from the initial consultation to the final follow up were extremely professional and very reassuring. I was given all the information that I needed to make an informed decision. I was told that the most likely result would be getting me down to around a -1/-1.5 which I would have been pleased with and would have been able to get through the vast majority of daily life without the need for glasses.

The procedure itself lasted 10 minutes and was really straight forward. Professor Gartry talks you through every step of the process, what he is doing, what will happen next and how long for etc. In terms of aftercare once home, the first 48hrs are not pleasant. I spent most of my time in a very dark room with sunglasses on and a t-shirt over my head listening to Podcasts. Once you are through those first couple of days it gets much easier but be prepared to be in quite a bit of discomfort to start with.

I have just had my final follow up appointment and from a -11 and -9.5 I now have better than 20/20 vision and both eyes are a 0 prescription. I have better vision now than I ever had with lenses or glasses. I cannot thank Professor Gartry and his team enough, they have changed my life!

Amy K

I would highly recommend Professor Gartry for anyone considering laser eye surgery. I am extremely happy with the results – my eyesight is even better than it was with spectacles. I received a very good service and felt like I was in very good hands throughout the whole experience.