Laser Eye Surgery Testimonials

Linda O’Rourke (Psychiatrist); Laser Eye Surgery

“My experiences of the Ardfallen Eye Clinic have been positive from beginning to end. Each member of the team are hard-working and efficient yet very approachable. Great care was taken both at initial consultation and on the day of surgery to explain the procedure and address my questions. The team are upfront and helpful and all costs were included in the initial price. My strongest memory is of the surgery itself as I stared into the Laser beam, obviously nervous, one of the nurses held my hand, nothing compares to that level of service or kindness. Before my surgery my vision was poorer than 20/200 uncorrected. I couldn’t even shower without fumbling for the shampoo!! Now I have taken up swimming, snorkelling and running. I have a new found freedom to enjoy the hobbies I always looked forward to. My vision is now better than 20/20 and my new sunglasses look great!! A heartfelt “Thank You” to all at Ardfallen.”

Irene O’Doherty (Laser Eye Surgery; Monovision)

“I had Laser Eye Surgery in September 2006 under the care of Mr Hurley at Ardfallen Eye Clinic. My distance correction was perfect within 24 hours. With regards to glare it took a couple of months to go and my reading correction took a few months to come through to a level I was happy with. I am now absolutely delighted with my result and cannot express how happy I am that I got Laser Eye Surgery done. It took a little bit longer in time to heal that I anticipated but I cannot stress that the end result is truly worth it. Thanks to all at Ardfallen Eye Clinic!!”

Suzy O’Mullane; Artist; (Laser Eye Surgery)

"It’s approximately 5 years since I had my eyes lasered by Mr Conall Hurley. Since early adolescence, I felt hindered by myopia. Myopia is more than blurred eyesight; it can be isolating and inconvenient. As an Artist, vision is everything and I was dependent on wearing glasses in order to see. After my eye laser surgery, I felt so elated when I could wake up every morning to perfect vision. I feel that the eye laser surgery had a profound effect on my confidence and emotional well-being, as well as my work as a painter. The surgery was very painless and quick. Mr Hurley and his team were extremely professional and re-assuring and the effect of the surgery was immediate. I can’t recommend them highly enough."

Sheila Cahill: (Laser Eye Surgery)

"I just want to express my gratitude to Mr Hurley and all the staff at the Ardfallen Eye Clinic. The service I received at the Clinic and at the Hospital on the day of surgery is a credit to all involved, from Receptionist, Secretary, Nurses, Technician and Mr Hurley. Everything is done in a very professional yet very personal manner with the greatest of care and courtesy given to the patient. Thank you all most sincerely."

Eva Gschwametner: (Laser Eye Surgery)
"I am from Austria and since many years I wanted to have the Lasik treatment, when I heard from my friend Sally who lives in Kinsale that she did the surgery 3 years ago and told me so much about the Ardfallen Eye Clinic and your team, I thought that it is the right time to try again and made an appointment.
Everything was very professional and I was impressed with the efficiency and care. The surgery itself went without any problems and I was impressed how detailed Mr. Hurley explained the sounds and everything, so I was not nervous and felt very good taken care of. Also the follow-up checks went without problems.
Obviously it is not too convenient to be from Austria and to go to Ireland for surgery but I felt that it is important to have trust in the team and that was the most important to go through with at the Ardfallen Eye Clinic. Especially after the first visit I felt great that I got the OK to go ahead with laser surgery.
After surgery I am now very happy, I have monovision and can see perfectly in the distance and can also read without glasses.
There were no problems at all and I can only recommend it."

Prelex (Presbyopic Lens Exchange) Testimonials

Cynthia Nodwell

“After having my eye laser treatment it has given me a new lease of life. I can now see and read without having to fumble for my glasses. I feel great!. I would like to convey my thanks to Mr Hurley and his team at Ardfallen Eye Clinic.”

Sean Ware

“For the first forty years of my life I had 20/20 vision and then I noticed that I was having difficulty reading and had to get Glasses. Over the following 11 years it was necessary for me to change my glasses on a regular basis as my eyesight was getting worse. I could never adjust to having to wear glasses and always found it very cumbersome having to wear them. Through a friend of mine I heard about Ardfallen Eye Clinic and after my initial visit Mr Hurley recommended that he would do the Prelex procedure which I agreed to. The procedure was carried out on both eyes on different days. After the operations which entailed a day visit to hospital I was amazed that I could see perfectly without glasses and it is fair to say that it is my life has changed as a result. No more looking for the glasses or prescribed sun glasses. I can safely say that my eyesight has been restored to the level it was for the first forty years of my life and I would highly recommend to anyone similar to me to get this operation. “

Colette Murphy

"The professionalism of Ardfallen Eye Clinic was immediately apparent to me in the comprehensive literature I received after booking my first appointment. Through this, the extensive website, the DVD’s I was asked to view and the explicit answers to questions I raised, I was fully informed of the treatment. At each appointment what was transmitted to me was everyone’s love of their work and their commitment to an optimum result. Knowing Ardfallen Eye Clinic was selected for world trials in a new IOL confirmed that Mr Hurley actively sought the most innovative treatments available. My dependency on glasses and contact lenses (latterly supplemented by reading glasses) has ended. The treatment presented no discomfort. The outcome was wonderful. Within 24 hours reading the telephone directory and tiny print on labels was possible. I will not miss those paralysing moments when street dust got into my eyes and look forward to travelling with the paraphernalia of lenses, solutions and a set of glasses. I will be forever grateful for the skills of Mr Hurley and his team. I highly recommend it!. Poor eyesight doesn’t have to be the drawback it is."

Seamus McGovern: CK Surgery (for Presbyopia)

"Thanks to Mr Hurley and staff for outstanding results from CK Treatment received in March 2007. It was painless with very slight irritation for 2 days afterwards. My eyesight is now as good as 20 years ago without having to use glasses and as my job involves reading small print (e.g. stockcards) and accurate recording of figures it had made my work a lot less stressful. I will have no hesitation in recommending any one who needs advice to go to Mr Hurley and they will get an honest professional assessment. If I can be of help to you I can be contacted via Ardfallen Eye Clinic."

Clear Lens Extraction (CLE) Testemonials

Catherine O’Shea

“Having spent a lifetime wearing high prescription glasses (I was up to -17), my world changed in 2006 when I had a procedure done called Clear Lens Extraction. The whole procedure was handled very professionally and I have nothing but praise for Mr Hurley and his team. I still cannot believe the changes it has made to my life. I can’t tell you how great it is to wake up each morning and be able to see for the first time in the 38 years."

Corneal Transplant

Willie Joe Hayes: (Corneal Transplant Surgery)

"Having had a corneal transplant in February 2005 carried out by Mr Conall Hurley, I must say it was very successful. The detail to information in relation to the transplant prior to the procedure was excellent so much so that I felt very much at ease going forward. The aftercare was equally good, everything was explained again in great detail. The patient has to be extremely careful by taking complete rest for a number of weeks, I sailed through recovery with much thanks due to Mr Hurley and his excellent team, including Receptionists and Nurses. Thanks again to all concerned."

Cataract Surgery

Judy Murphy: (Cataract Surgery)
"I had been wearing glasses since I was six years old. My sight was very poor because of this I had to wear very thick glasses. My sight worsened over the years and I developed cataracts in both eyes. I was not even able to get in and out of bed without my glasses. I went to Ardfallen Eye Clinic to have my case assessed. Mr Hurley decided to surgically insert an intraocular lens to correct my vision and he assured me that I would no longer have to wear glasses except for reading. After I had surgery I could not believe how clearly I could see without my glasses. I had never seen properly until now.
Many thanks to all at the Ardfallen Eye Clnic. Everybody was so kind and helpful."

Phakic (Veriflex) IOL Refractive Surgery

Noreen O’Connor

"Having worn glasses and contact lenses for over twenty years, I had long fantasised about Laser Eye surgery. All enquiries yielded no success as I was told repeatedly that my prescription was too high (-11). I was delighted when I finally met with Mr Hurley in October 2007 and he confidently informed me that there was indeed another available option. The Veriflex Lens procedure was perfect for me s it involved only minor incision to my eyes, with a very quick recovery time and better than full correction of my vision. I am hugely grateful to Mr Hurley and all the staff at Ardfallen Eye Clinic and Shanakiel Hospital for excellent care every stop of the way, and I am thoroughly enjoying life with fully corrected vision. Highly recommended!!."