Recommendations and patient stories for Vik Sharma

Brilliant Mr Sharma! I was confident and really cared for. I would gladly recommend him to friends. Debbie, his PA, was endlessly helpful!

Mr Sharma was very patient and explained the whole procedure to me clearly (I was very anxious). Impressed with the LOC, the support staff, facilities and cleaners were excellent.

Outstanding, however no single word explains the excellent experience and results! Very efficient; incredibly skilful and helpful; fantastic treatment and results.

My mother would like to thank Mr. Sharma for the marvelous work he carried out for her Xen tube operation on her right eye. She told us that she didn’t feel anything and it was done so quickly that she was very glad this procedure was carried out. There is no doubt that he had prevented her from the deterioration of her eye contributing to her going blind due to her high intraocular pressure with Glaucoma. She was really nervous about coming for the operation. I and my sister accompanied our mum to the operation and we saw that she was received and treated by Mr Sharma and all his staff including the reception staff with courtesy, kindness, and efficiency which made it a much better experience for her. The sister who gave the anesthetic had a sense of humour and made her relaxed and comfortable. After the operation at the post op follow up there was no problems and she told us that she felt both reassured and very positive. We would certainly recommend Mr Sharma. She told us that things are so much clearer and sharper in her right eye. We would like to express our appreciation of all the care and consideration she received which did much to relieve our anxiety and also for the Mr Sharma’s delicate skills needed for such an operation. She has already recommended Mr Sharma and this Centre to a few people as she is very pleased with all aspects of her care at the London Opthamology Centre

The outcome in terms of pressure reduction has been excellent in both eyes and recovery was remarkably quick in the right eye, rather slower in the left where the drainage channel is a little too wide. When it came to the surgical procedures it was obvious that I was in the hands of one of the most skillful eye surgeons in the world. He was reassuring before and during the procedures and meticulous about post-operative reviews, of which there were several. He was accessible on the couple of occasions I needed additional support and responds quickly to direct e-mails. I can definitely recommend the London Ophthalmology Centre to others: indeed I have already done so to my own father.

I have already recommended to any family member, friend or acquaintance I meet that Mr Vik Sharma is the person to go to if they have an eye issue of any kind anywhere in the World. World Class is an overused term nowadays but Vik Sharma is just hat, he saved my eyesight and for that I will be forever grateful. He is also a true gentleman and an example that every medical student should follow. Coming from a medical family I know what Doctors are like good and bad and Vik Sharma is very much at the top of the tree of the good. I also couldn’t complement highly enough all the staff at the London Ophthalmology Centre. From the lovely receptionists to the entire surgical team, they are true professionals and I am very fortunate to have been in their care at one of the lowest moments of my life

I remember the day like it was yesterday – I had lost my glasses, I was going on holiday and I needed them to drive – I needed to get a replacement pair quickly. My prescription was out of date, so I ran into the first opticians that made glasses on the premises and they tested my eyes, I got my glasses and felt happy. Just as I was about to leave, the optician said, “Oh, we better do just one more test” I sat down at the Visual Fields tester and casually pressed the buttons …..”oh”, said the optician, you’ve missed a few, we better see you again, when you come home. I went away and thought nothing, when I returned I went to the optician again and again I “missed a few”. I asked what this meant and the optician said that I was “probably not very good at it”! Of course, as soon I got home I hit Google and I realised immediately what it was – the dreaded Glaucoma! We have not family history of this, nothing – so the shock was immense. I had private medical insurance, so went to see a private consultant – he made me feel like I was going to go blind – he threw some drops at me and said that I’d need to use them for the rest of my life, other than that, he told me very little. I came out crying and thinking my sight would be gone in a few years. I felt as though I never wanted to step foot in another clinic, ever regarding my eyes – I was depressed and felt lost and lonely. I had read lots on glaucoma and knew I must get regular treatment – so again I hit trusty Google and I was lucky enough to come across Mr Sharma’s name. His reviews were fabulous and he was acknowledged as being a leading specialist in the field. Being in London, it was a long way for me to travel, but boy, was it worth it! From the minute I met Mr Sharma, I felt in safe hands. He made me feel comfortable, spent ages telling me what I needed to know and carried out thorough testing to see what was happening with my vision. I came out full of confidence and having a great sense of trust in Mr Sharma, he changed my drops to a newer version, that is easier to use and he made sure I clearly understood what was going on with MY eyesight. I immediately felt as though I could trust him and I actually liked him, he is dynamic, charismatic and highly professional – I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders and that I was in safe hands. As my pressures were so high, Mr Sharma arranged for me to have a laser procedure, to open the angles and allow drainage to of the fluid – thus reducing the pressure – sounds horrid, yes? – I was really worried, but Mr Sharma took time to explain everything, his calm approach made me feel calm and the laser was a walk in the park! I can honestly say that I felt nothing and 2 weeks later, when I saw Mr Sharma, my pressure had gone from 30 to 14 – so really worth it! Mr Sharma has such an ongoing interest in his work that he knows all the latest treatments, I know that any new developments would always be discussed with me, it is great to have such confidence in my ophthalmic surgeon. Mr Sharma is supported by a great team, who all have the same commitment to client care, they are always quick to smile, happy to spend time answering questions and make you as comfortable as possible, whilst you spend time at the clinic. I can’t thank everyone enough. I no longer feel I’m going blind immediately – yes, I have a serious eye condition, but I know that I have the best chance of keeping my sight for many years to come with the advice and support of Mr Sharma and his fantastic team- many heartfelt thanks to them all!

I’ve had problems with my eyes all my life: high myopia since I was a child, then glaucoma in my left eye a few years ago, and last year, at the age of 56, I was also diagnosed with cataracts. This on top of slight astigmatism, very pronounced double vision, and vision field loss in my left eye meant I was really struggling to see. It got so bad I thought I might have to give up my job, and my optician said she couldn’t help me anymore – surgery was the only option. I was incredibly fortunate that Mr Sharma is my glaucoma consultant anyway, so when I went to him for advice on laser surgery (which had worked for some of my friends) he explained that wasn’t a procedure I could have, owing to a multitude of factors – but that refractive lens implants could give me sight at least as good as with contact lenses, and probably better. I’d never even heard of this procedure, and part of me believed it sounded too good to be true. I had a couple of consultation sessions with Mr Sharma to talk it through, and each time I saw him, I was armed with a list of questions. He went through everything with me very clearly, graciously and patiently, outlining the risks as well as the benefits, and eventually I plucked up the courage to do it. All my dealings with LondonOC have been first rate. All the staff are very professional, patient and welcoming. When it came to the actual surgery, the nurses were so friendly and sympathetic. The surgery itself was completely painless – all you really feel is pressure on the eye for about 15 minutes, and at first you see a very bright light, which then eases off into a kaleidoscopic scene of blues, violets and greens. It feels little uncomfortable and gritty immediately after surgery for maybe 2 hours, but after the drops, it feels a lot better – and the very next day I had clear sight. I had EDOF IOLs, which give reasonable distance vision, and also ‘social’ middle distance, but I was expecting to need reading glasses. However, I found miraculously after surgery I had not only excellent distance vision, and also perfectly adequate reading vision in my right eye too. (The left eye is permanently damaged from the glaucoma, but even with that eye, I can see pretty clearly.) The sense of freedom and relief in being able to see everything when I wake up and open my eyes, is amazing. I would absolutely recommend this procedure to anyone – it’s truly life changing – I would even call it miraculous

Well I must admit I thanks God for knowing about London Ophthalmology Centre which I detected on the internet. My appointment was prompt and when I met Mr Sharma I was pleased with the treatment and surgeries I received. The follow up is excellent even though I had to fly from Nigeria to UK for my treatment. I am satisfied that my sight was in very safe hands. I really do not have anything to complain about instead I am full of praise. Thanks

As a former scientist I had naturally undertaken quite a thorough investigation as to the procedures associated with cataract surgery. My first contact with the LOC concerned primarily costs, whether surgery should be undertaken in the early stages of a cataract and, since I was coming from France, what sort of timescales I could be looking at. All my questions and more, were dealt with very promptly and efficiently. Everything about LOC was very efficient and yet undertaken in a calm atmosphere. I was clearly advised of all the risks, what to expect during and after the operation. None of my questions seemed too trivial for Mr Sharma and I always felt very confident and comfortable at every stage. The supporting literature was equally very clear and informative. The nursing staff were super – even providing tea and biscuits afterwards! I would also like to add a special thanks to Nicky and Mr Sharma for being so helpful, calm, reassuring and informative throughout the procedure, and afterwards. I have in fact already recommended the LOC to two people, and certainly would have no hesitation in recommending the LOC to others.

I was becoming increasingly worried and unhappy regarding the pressure in my right eye which had risen to damaging levels. Having read about the work done by Mr. Sharma I made an appointment to see him. It was a decision that I have never regretted. From the first consultation I felt comfortable and unpressurised into taking any course of action. Above all I came away much better informed about the condition of my eyes and possible solutions, I opted to have a mini glaucoma shunt fitted. The operation was pain free and short in duration. The nursing and theatre staff made me feel comfortable and confident. The operation has been an an astonishing success. Far more so than I had dared hope, the pressure in my eye having dropped dramatically. The aftercare that I have received from both Mr. Sharma and the nursing and admin staff has been excellent. Everyone involved has made a real effort to ensure a smooth successful outcome to the operation. I have really appreciated the approachability of the whole team and the collective determination of them, led by Mr, Sharma, that the outcome will continue to be favourable. My experiences of Mr. Sharma and his team are entirely positive and I recommend them without reservation

I am so pleased with my implantable contact lenses even now just 2 weeks after surgery. It was amazing the day after surgery to wake up and read the clock across the room. My vision is better than I could have hoped for and I can’t thank Mr Sharma enough for the service provided. As someone who (was) very short sighted since the age of 8 and not suitable for laser surgery, the ICL procedure has been painless and highly effective. The whole team have been excellent, from efficient and caring admin team, to the friendly nurses on the day of surgery to the high level of care from Mr Sharma. As someone who works in a healthcare environment myself I can confidently say that the Ophthalmology Centre has extremely high standards and I would recommend them for this, or any other eye surgery

First consultation: I came in to ask for advice on laser eye surgery. Vik gave me the pros and cons, and also told me about alternate surgery options, specifically lens implants. He gave me pros and cons of the implant surgery, and suggested I go and do my own research as well and think about it before making a decision. I was not pushed towards a specific treatment type, and maintaining my current (at the time) lifestyle of glasses / contact lenses was also suggested as an option. The consultation was very useful, and helped me make a decision that I was happy and comfortable with. After this consultation, I emailed a large list of questions about the process and limitations of the surgery, and received a response that helped me decide to go with lens implant surgery. Second consultation: This was after I decided to go with Visian ICL lens implants, and the consultation was to determine if I was suitable for the surgery. It involved taking several measurements of my eyes to see if my prescription was in range of the lenses and to see if there was enough space in my eyes to put implants in. Vik told me at the end of the consultation that I would be suitable, and gave an estimated price range. I was told that the final price would depend on the cost of the lenses themselves, which was unknown until an order was made. The estimated price range I was given was accurate. I was also given the option of having one eye slightly short and one eye slightly long so I would not need reading glasses later in life, but I opted for perfect correction. Payments: It was made very clear what the total cost was once the lens supplier provided a price. The total cost was within the estimate given by Vik. It was also made clear that about half the cost would be up front as a deposit to cover the cost of the lenses, with the rest payable on the day of the surgery. The clarity of the costs and payment structure was very clear and direct, and there were no hidden fees or strange charges. Surgery day: I was given clear instructions to organise private transport home, as I wouldn’t be able to drive or use public transport. Before the operation, I was given clear details as to what was going to happen during the surgery and what I was to expect after the surgery, and what I needed to do after the surgery. This was comforting, as I now knew what to expect, and how to identify if there was something wrong. The surgery itself was quick and about as comfortable as I could expect an eye operation to go. There was no pain at all – Vik checked to make sure my eyes were completely numb before commencing. The operation took 10 minutes per eye, and I was in and out in just over two hours – I did not expect it go to this quickly! Post op consultations: All the post op consultations were very quick, about 10 minutes in length. They involve checking how much of the chart I can read, checking the surface of my eye, and checking my eye pressure. Vik also addressed any concerns I have with my vision. These consultations are very quick and easy, and give me confidence that my eyes are okay and recovering as expected. Overall, I would definitely recommend the London OC to anyone considering lens implant surgery. The consultations are quick and efficient, all my questions and concerns are answered, and the operation is quick and comfortable. The improvement to my quality of life from the surgery and the knowledge that I am in good hands is well worth the cost

First and foremost, my vision has improved considerably, and I am delighted with the outcome of the surgery. I have been very impressed with the service from LOC, my case was rather bespoke, and I always felt that my best interest was priority number one. I was taken for specialist tests, at the expense of LOC to a site in North London, and personally saw Mr Sharma for more detailed assessments of my left eye. I also had a number of meetings with Mr Sharma prior to making the final decision, and I never felt rushed or pressurised into making a final decision. Mr Sharma understands individual concerns, and his manner and personable nature were warmly welcome. I felt he was very professional, honest, and empathised with my concerns. I certainly would not hesitate to recommend the practise to anyone considering eye surgery. The surgery itself was professional, and I always felt relaxed and in the very best of medical hands

Right from my first consultation, I was quite nicely received by you. And on meeting Dr. Sharma, my very first impression was about how very courteous and humane (down-to-earth) he is. Dr Sharma exudes a profoundly natural charisma and congeniality which spontaneously imparts so much comfort and confidence in a patient. He made me feel quite comfortable about my case; answering all my queries and literally diffusing my anxieties. His explanation and course of treatment was quite thorough, clear and very easily comprehensible. In fact, part of my comfort being with him came from the confidence I got through the thoroughness of my eye examination and the subsequent detailed report he sent to me. And since having the operation, the aftercare that I have received has been consistently FIRST CLASS. I would say that Dr Sharma possesses the mythical “Midas Touch” in eye care! I always feel so much at ease whenever I meet him. He makes me feel more like a “mate” rather than just a patient. Both in his personality and professionally, Dr Sharma is just an extraordinarily nice guy; a “superb gentleman” and a pure genius in his work. He leaves no stone unturned in achieving the very best that one can have in eye care. Dr Sharma’s all round manner of approach is just impeccably impressive!! My experience at the London Ophthalmology Centre has been most rewarding and I have absolutely no reservation whatsoever in recommending the clinic as the ultimate in eye care. May God continue to bless Dr Sharma abundantly with the wisdom in his profession. He is simply one-of-a-kind!

I was referred to Dr. Sharma by my GP who felt it was time to treat this condition. Dr. Sharma confirmed this diagnosis and told me that I should chose a convenient time to do the surgery as I would then be unable to swim for 6 weeks. Since the summer was ahead of us, we agreed that I would have the surgery in October and the Doctor confirmed that it was OK to delay it till then. While I was away in the sun, I needed some advice on a couple of occasions, and every time I sent an e mail, it was promptly answered with the correct and easy to understand answers. This made me feel very good and reinforced my choice to have the surgery done at your center. The surgery itself was impeccable. Dr. Sharma was reassuring, took his time to explain everything and helped me make my choices regarding the different possibilities of grafts and stitches as well as medicines to reduce the risks of recurrence. The post operation visits were also pleasant, and I felt that the doctor was always available to return my calls if I needed reassurance. I would not hesitate to recommend your center, or Dr. Sharma for whom I have nothing but praise and admiration. Thank you and your team for a great experience