
Mr George Voyatzis
Ophthalmologist
Every part of my treatment at Moorfields Private by Mr George Voyatzis has been exceptional, from the initial consultation through the post op follow up - and I would very highly recommend him as an outstanding surgeon and consummate professional to anyone who needs cataract surgery.
Mr Voyatzis was fantastic in methodically walking me through all the procedures and options. I settled on a pair of premium lenses specifically the Technis Puresee EDOF lenses; which he thoughtfully probed at our consultation, just to be sure this was indeed the best option. I have been absolutely delighted by the results. As someone who has been an avid clay pigeon shooter all my adult life, I wanted the ability to see the clay from the trap to the horizon, and the EDOF lenses facilitate this transition seamlessly, without the staggered results of multi-focal alternatives. Whilst they have been around for a while now it is mainly confined to active sports people. To my mind they should be considered by many more people as the solution was life changing, providing exceptional visual acuity, much greater brightness and far better contrast even at night with minimal halos. Both eyes (treated with a 2-week gap) have healed perfectly well (yes I followed the procedure re the three different drops to the letter) and I couldn't be happier, another 4 weeks out.
Yes, I still need reading glasses (of low power) if I want to read really fine print, but the balance between the eyes, what I believe is called mini-monovision, with a crisp Toric lens in the left and a slightly short-sighted dominant right to stretch the vision seamlessly from computer to dashboard and reading ranges for restaurant menus. I would say that in 95%+ of day to day work I need no glasses at all (I do need to hold my phone with arms partially extended to be comfortable and there are residual halos on a very bright screen if it is held to close); exceptions are using a screwdriver on a screw at short distance picking up crumbs from the floor which was a novel surprise, and more understandably threading a needle, of course. However, having spent a lifetime quite shortsighted, it is a joy to behold the world again in glorious technicolor, and the odd need for readers is in no way restrictive for me. I can read a newspaper well; it is only if I am going to undertake prolonged reading that the glasses make it a more relaxed pleasure.
I have always suffered astigmatism in my left eye presumably from birth, and Mr Voyatzis suggested a Toric lens version of the Technis Puresee EDOF in the left eye (2nd op). The most remarkable thing being that for as long as I could remember I have always found it slightly discombobulating going downstairs or ladders whether I had glasses to correct it or not. I have no fear of heights per se but it always felt slightly out of kilter which was probably due to the astigmatism. The new lens is phenomenal as this has entirely disappeared and it is a quite wonderful, unexpected benefit.
I probably left it a bit long to get my cataracts removed, even though I am mid-fifties, so if patients are in two minds they really should make an appointment, and also talk to other patients who have had this procedure. Whilst a first for the patient it is now quite routine and would provide much better quality of life in many cases.
His medical secretary, Elizabeth deserves special mention as well. She is an absolute delight to deal with; prompt, a dedicated professional, on-the-ball with a lovely sense of humour – she even called me back when she was on holiday, which was very generous given it was the middle of the summer. George himself is very knowledgeable, relaxed in manner and explains issues, risks and options flawlessly. I was of course slightly nervous (as anyone would be before eye surgery) despite having a local friend who had gone through the very same procedure a year or so previously and referred me to Moorfield Private. However I need not have worried at all: the first operation (of two ) not a moment's pain or even discomfort; it was very efficient and I was amazed that when I first stood up, the bedside curtain which had appeared a non-descript dark teal colour prior to the first op, burst into colour now appearing lavender with patterns on it –showing how much light, and colour / contrast had dropped out unbeknownst to me due to the developing cataracts. These profound changes creep up so slowly that your brain adjusts, and you just think the world has become slightly dull. I could not wait for the second round, which was equally exceptional and was much easier knowing what to expect and indeed allowing brain to see more consistent images. Post-op care was likewise flawless and the end result was extremely good eyesight across a wide range of distances - my brains seems to have leapt at the chance to see better. I do fully understand that the final result may not be precisely knowable until up to 6 months out and it is only the end of week six and four respectively. but I could not have asked for, or received, better care so for. Thank you again to George, Elizabeth and his entire surgical team for enriching my life immeasurably.
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