A cataract is a clouding that develops in the crystalline lens of the eye or in its envelope, varying in degree from slight to complete opacity and obstructing the passage of light.
Cataracts develop for a variety of reasons, including long-term exposure to ultraviolet light, exposure to radiation, secondary effects of diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and advanced age, or trauma (possibly much earlier).
Early March 2011, I decided to look into eye laser surgery at the Guildford Clinic. I visited other clinics and I didn’t need much convincing that Mike Tappin & Rakesh Jayaswal were the right team for me.
All my meetings included Rakesh’s active participation. This included even the first initial 10min info gathering meeting! for me, this was one of the most important parts: it was refreshing & unique (compared to the other clinic’s approach) to know your surgeon from beginning through till the end. It gave a true opportunity to get to know each other and feeling comfortable on the day of the surgery. After surgery, Rakesh gave me clear instructions and ensured I had his personal number just in case. I didn’t need to contact Rakesh as all went well, however he spontaneously called on the Friday and once at the weekend (surgery took place on a Thursday evening) to ensure everything was fine. Again, this personal follow up, ensuring all is well with the patient makes this clinic unique & fantastic. Follow ups in the months after surgery were easy to book and again, were always with either Mike/Rakesh themselves. You can also feel that the team that works with them, enjoys their work and enjoys working with the surgeons.
Mike & Rakesh truly care about their patients and I would highly recommend them. The best team ever!
With this, I’d like to thank you once again for all your good care. Eye surgery is nerve racking but you’ve made it a positive experience and looking back, I only have one regret: I should have done it years ago!
I wish you all the best with the clinic and your careers.
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200 medical students and junior doctors attended a Regional Teaching Day organised by, LaserVision’s very own, Rakesh Jayaswal in which he lectured on the subject of cornea and refractive surgery.
The teaching day took place on the 24th March at the Wessex Deanery and was aimed at students who are keen in pursuing a career in eye surgery. One medical student commented that the day was both “educational and inspiring” – a great success for Rakesh!
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On January 21st Mike Tappin, a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Laser Vision, was invited to speak at the European Eye Bank Association’s annual meeting – this year taking place in Rotterdam.
The Association is formed for the advancement of eye banking. Its mission is to help provide tissues and cells of optimum quality and safety for transplantation and the treatment of eye diseases, according to the highest medical and scientific standards, and making them available to as many patients in need as possible in an ethical and humanitarian way.
The main focus of the 2012 EEBA Meeting lay on all aspects of lamellar keratoplasty, ranging from techniques for surgical pre-dissection of corneal donor tissue to clinical outcomes. Mike spoke at the event about an innovative instrument he has devised to assist in corneal transplant operations. This instrument is a prototype endothelial inserter.
This summer, Laser Vision’s very own, Mike Tappin will be taking on the challenge of a 210 mile cycle ride.
Mike and his friends Bernard, Charlie and Tim will begin the journey at Seven Hills on 29th June and hope to finish at Surrey Hills on 1st July.
The team hope to raise £3,000 for Brigitte Trust.
Brigitte Trust volunteers offer a free service of emotional support and practical help at home to people and their families facing the enormous challenge of life-threatening illness.
If you would like to help Mike and the boys reach their target then please donate at http://www.justgiving.com/7Hills.
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