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Patient Story: Luke Withey – Implantable Contact Lenses

Patient Story: Luke Withey – Implantable Contact Lenses

He has been wearing glasses since the age of three and moved onto contact lenses when he developed a keen interest in sport.

But now, thanks to a 15-minute eye operation, 24-year-old Luke Withey can forget about packing his spectacle case or contact lens solution every time he ventures away from home – and he is already seeing the benefits!

“Not having to take out my lenses before I go to bed or reaching for my glasses first thing every morning is more liberating than anyone with good eyesight will ever be able to understand.”

“Just waking up and being able to see perfectly is a great way to start any day,” he said.

Luke who has recently graduated in Business Studies with Law at Bournemouth University, was just a toddler when he was diagnosed with astigmatism – a condition where the eye is shaped more like a rugby ball than a football. This means the light is focused at more than one place in the eye which can lead to blurred vision, headaches and eye strain.

He explained: “My mother noticed me squinting and struggling to see the television or even pictures in books so she took me to the opticians and that was it, I was wearing glasses before I had even started school.

“As I got older and became interested in sport I moved on to contact lenses. These made a big difference to my lifestyle and my confidence but, over the last year or two, I noticed my eyes becoming less tolerant and I began looking at options to have my vision corrected permanently.”

Luke met with Consultant Ophthalmologist Mr Rakesh Jayaswal at Spire Portsmouth Hospital, where he was told about Implantable Contact Lenses, a procedure where a custom-made lens is actually fitted directly into the eye behind the iris.

“The difference between this procedure and the more commonly carried out Refractive Lens Exchange or Laser Eye Surgery is that it does not involve changing the shape of the cornea or removing the lens, meaning the eye remains unchanged.

“As a result, the patient has a very fast recovery time with most patients able to see normally within 24 hours. Basically, it is like wearing a contact lens permanently without irritation or the need for replacement lenses and protective solutions.

“The other major advantage is that the operation can be reversed at any time so, if a different problem occurs, the eye changes or cataracts develop with age, then we can easily go back to the start and either remove the lenses or make the necessary changes,” explained Mr Jayaswal.

As for Luke, he is soon to become a Commercial Manager with BT and is looking forward to a new challenge in his life.

He said: “The operation was over in no time, the lenses have settled in very well and the vision is fantastic – it is much better than I ever experienced with glasses or contact lenses and a lot less fuss!”

Find out more about Implantable Contact Lens.

Find out more about the treatments we offer at Spire Portsmouth Hospital at our next free open event.

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 fred chow 
 
 
 fred chow 
 
2023-11-24
 
 
  
Mr Tappin, top consultant and trusted surgeon for your cataract!
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Jason Green 
 
 
 Jason Green 
 
2023-09-06
 
 
  
Professional competent advice and absolutely no pressure to make a decision. I could not have predicted how much this procedure has changed my life in such a positive way. Thank you team.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Lelita Baldock 
 
 
 Lelita Baldock 
 
2023-07-25
 
 
  
Dr Tappin and the team at LaserVision were amazing. I underwent Lasik corrective surgery and the process could not have been smoother. I was guided through the process with care and professionalism throughout. My results have been outstanding. I could not have asked for more from the team at LaserVision and I am truly grateful for my new vision.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Robert & Gia Anderson 
 
 
 Robert & Gia Anderson 
 
2023-06-08
 
 
  
Utterly professional and caring from start to finish. I was quite nervous about having laser but am so pleased with the results. There has always been someone to advise and support every step of the way and patient care and well being really is the priority here. Thank you for looking after me and my eyes so well.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 NewestToad 
 
 
 NewestToad 
 
2023-04-24
 
 
  
Really excellent level of care from Mr. Rakesh - great communication, excellent standard of care, no complaints whatsoever, top notch service!
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Christina Cook 
 
 
 Christina Cook 
 
2023-04-17
 
 
  
Mr Tappin and his team are very professional and efficient. The whole experience from beginning to end was done with ease. I highly recommend.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Amanda Thorsen 
 
 
 Amanda Thorsen 
 
2023-03-10
 
 
  
Dr Jayaswal has been amazing and changed my life. He made me feel so comfortable and relaxed in his care at the first meet, to remembering me with a personalised greeting, calmly explaining the procedure and reassuring me all the way through the surgery. I couldn’t recommend him enough for Lasik eye surgery - I now have perfect vision, a real dream come true! Thank you so much!
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Nikki Blake 
 
 
 Nikki Blake 
 
2023-02-02
 
 
  
Fantastic process from beginning to end - professional yet incredibly personable. The professional team, especially Mr Tappin, made me feel at ease throughout and the surgery was a great success.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 April Dansie 
 
 
 April Dansie 
 
2022-12-22
 
 
  
I had lens replacement surgery.  After being both short sighted and long sighted for decades I can now see near and far without glasses or contact lens.  It really is amazing.  The care was great and so far the recovery has been easy.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 George Judge 
 
 
 George Judge 
 
2022-11-03
 
 
  
Amazing service from start to finish, I had LASIK surgery in August this year after years of consideration I finally took the plunge and went for the surgery with Mr Tappin.

Mr Mike Tappin and his team were brilliant from the consultation right through to the surgery and aftercare. Mr Tappin and his team were very reassuring throughout the surgery and put me at ease every step of the way.

If you are thinking about having laser eye treatment or at the start of your journey with it, I would highly recommend seeing Mr Tappin and his team!
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