Professor William Ayliffe

Professor Ayliffe was recommended to me as the very best surgeon for my case by another leading Harley Street eye surgeon, a dear family friend. My situation was complex. With long-term severe myopia, a recent retinal tear, drug intolerances and other health factors, I needed an exceptionally careful and experienced surgeon. From the moment I met Professor Ayliffe, he was reassuring and kind. He put me at ease straight away and gave me the confidence to face surgery on both eyes, an operation I had been dreading. My surgery was planned and arranged promptly. His PA, Jennifer, was wonderfully helpful and supportive, liaising with the Professor to answer all my questions and concerns. The surgery has been a huge success. Five weeks on, I am enjoying wonderful sight for the first time in my life. I can hardly believe other people have seen like this all their lives! I am immensely grateful and would recommend him unreservedly. How lucky am I. Thank you so much, Professor Ayliffe, to you and all your wonderful colleagues and team.

I had cataract surgery on both eyes at The Spire Hospital in Cheam on 27 August 2026. Everything about the place, the staff, the care and my treatment was incredible. Professor Ayliffe was courteous and professional, his explanations were easy to understand without being patronising, in other words I found he had a great 'bedside manner'. He was also really lovely with his team before, during and after the surgery speaking calmly, gently and giving them positive feedback throughout. It didn't surprise me to hear that many have worked with him for years and, as well as being very loyal, they all rate him as being the best. So, in my view, he is a tiptop surgeon and manager with a genuine liking for and respect of people.

"Excellent treatment and care received from Prof Ayliffe literally saved my eye sight I am so grateful to him.I will continue to recommend him. "Very professional and knowledgeable.

I was really happy about my procedure and the follow up with Professor Ayliffe. Professor Ayliffe was very professional and informed me of every stage.

Having assessed my cataracts a clear picture ( actually visually not clear!) of the steps needed to correct the problem. A full study of the existing lenses in both eyes were undertaken, and a week later the procedures were done. This was painless, and vision cleared in 36 hours following the procedure.

Always professional but explains what is going to hsppen clearly

The entire experience from start to finish was excellent, And very happy with the results.

I wish to express my utmost gratitude and sincere appreciation for the exceptional care provided to my mother by Professor Ayliffe and his team in Shirley Oaks Hospital and AcueVision Clinic. Professor Ayliffe took on an extremely complex and challenging case, performing cataract surgery on her eye and further treating damage to her other eye. Prior to coming under his care, my mother had undergone a very complicated cataract removal procedure in Poland, which was unfortunately unsuccessful and resulted in six additional eye surgeries. Following these procedures, my mother developed severe, debilitating headaches, and her quality of life deteriorated dramatically. What had once been a normal life quickly turned into a nightmare for her. Professor Ayliffe' expertise, dedication, and willingness to take on such a complicated case made a profound difference to my mother’s health and wellbeing. We are deeply grateful not only for your outstanding surgical skill, but also for the care, professionalism, and reassurance Professor Ayliffe showed throughout her treatment. Professor Ayliffe has done for my mother. His support, dedication, and compassion during such an incredibly difficult time meant more to our family than words can fully express. We will always remain deeply grateful for Professors help, kindness, and commitment to her care.

I accompanied my 98 years old Mother for her appointment with Professor Ayliffe. He reviewed my Mother’s OCT scan and made the decision that she didn’t need an injection at this time and that he would see her again in April to review her condition. He fully explained his rationale for this decision. My Mother has been a patient of Professor Ayliffe since 2018 when he diagnosed her with macular degeneration. During this time, we have been totally satisfied with treatment my Mother has received from Professor Ayliffe. He has always been very caring towards my Mother and has always fully explained any treatment he has given. Both my Mother and I have total confidence in his treatment of her.

Professor W Ayliffe was the only ophthalmologist who correctly diagnosed my eye condition on the first visit after years of seeing others. Follow-up blood tests confirmed it. He explains everything clearly, step by step, and answered all my questions. Highly recommended.