Justine F

I visited Professor Gartry to discuss the possibility of having a refractive lens exchange, as I was fed up of wearing reading glasses and constantly taking them on and off. There was only ever one place I would trust to carry out a procedure on my eyes and the was Moorfields, and Prof.Gartry came highly recommended.

I found him to be very kind and approachable putting you immediately at ease. He’s obviously extremely knowledgeable and during his consultation is honest about the possible outcomes of having the procedure done. He encourages you to go away and read the information he provides and digest everything before making a decision, so there’s no pressure on the day to book anything.

Once I’d decided to go ahead with the procedure, everyone I came into contact with were exceptional in their care of me. This includes Christine, Professor Gartry’s secretary, the optometrists, my anaesthetist Dr Jonathan Lord & all the staff at Moorfields.

I was understandably very nervous of having my 1st eye done but I needn’t have been. The staff and Prof. Gartry were reassuring every step of the way and explained what I would see during the procedure. Nothing scary as I thought but either pretty flashing lights or nothing. When it came to doing my 2nd eye a wk later, I had no worries or fears at all and was completely relaxed throughout.

If you are considering having any procedures carried out on your eyes, I can not recommend Prof. Gartry highly enough. He’s kind, caring and knowledgeable and leaves you feeling and knowing that you’re in the best hands possible.