TESTIMONIALS

Testimonials

What patients say

LS, experience of Moorfields Retinal Therapy Unit under Mr Addison's clinical leadership

I am now 53 and at the age of 50 I had a Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO). I have been extremely impressed with the quality of care I have received from Mr Addison and his team and therefore have been moved to share this with you. For context, I did not originally find my way to Mr Addison’s clinic and started off in another hospital so have a comparator from a patient experience perspective. As further context, I have also spent the last three decades in leadership and organisation development. I have been very lucky that thanks to the expertise of this exceptional team, I have recovered my 20/20 distance vision. There has been some damage to my near sight but I believe that even this may have been further minimised had I found my way to Mr Addison’s team earlier.

I have been fascinated to see what has been accomplished in the Retinal Therapy Unit from a leadership and performance perspective. I have been very impressed with the world class practice which Mr Addison has built and hope this can be rolled out on a national basis. I also wonder whether depending on the nature of other medical specialisms, it could be replicated, not only in this area in other hospitals, but potentially in other areas of specialism which lend themselves to such an approach.

I believe that he has created a patient-led approach where he has both maximised the effectiveness (i.e. the highest chance of the best possible outcome for each patient) with the greatest efficiency (given that Moorfields is required to treat tens of thousands of patients). As such, it serves as a model of process mapping, leadership and empowerment. In my practice, I often talk to people about ‘creating the space to lead’ as if they are ‘stuck in the doing’ all the time (even though that may be where their passion lies) they do not have the time to think strategically and empower others and thus are limited in what they can achieve, especially in today’s overpopulated world. Mr Addison stands out as someone who is not only an exceptional consultant but also as someone who is an exceptional leader.

I was at the Peter Addison clinic yesterday and I would like to say how I was very impressed with everything. The medical staff were so kind, the surroundings so comfortable and smart and the treatment, like always, excellent. Very many thanks.

M.P., one day after receiving Ozurdex intravitreal implant for retinal vein occlusion

Just to say a massive thank you once again for your kind approach to my daughter's condition. You saved her vision!!!!! Thank you so much. God bless you and your family.

A.C., aged 20, had subretinal fluid extending to her central retina, threatening her sight. Following a single Ozurdex implant the fluid resolved, leaving her with perfect sight and no side effects 5 years later

Wanted to thank you for the treatment yesterday - you very much put me at ease!! Today by lunchtime, I was amazed at how much sight had come back into the right eye so soon. It seems like 50% of what I had lost was returned. Hope this continues. Thanks again!!

A.H., one day after receiving an Ozurdex injection for central retinal vein occlusion

I am definitely seeing improvements in my vision. It feels like early days, but where there was a blanket of fog, there are now small windows of clarity. The slight ache in my eye is also significantly better. It is hard to express how grateful I feel, but thank you so much.

AH, 61, 2 days after first Eylea injection for central retinal vein occlusion

J.W., following Anti-VEGF injection for retinal vein occlusion

As a 49 year-old diabetic and recent sufferer of retinal vein occlusion, I sought the immediate expertise of the NHS upon experiencing substantial symptoms leading me to believe I was going blind in my left eye. I was panicked upon learning from the NHS doctors that perhaps there was little that could be done to remediate my symptoms but through connecting with Mr Peter Addison through a personal friend, a board certified ophthalmologist in the States, I was immediately put at ease.

Mr Addison spent substantial time with me, explaining all of the available options including injecting Lucentis into my eye to improve my vision and save my sight. Sensing my apprehension about the procedure, Mr Addison walked me through the procedure and set an urgent appointment to proceed with the Lucentis injections. I was very nervous and worried, not knowing what I would feel but anticipating the worst. I must say that I have never been made to feel so calm and relaxed about something seemingly so intrusive - and the results were incredible. After my first injection, my vision was almost back to perfect within 24 hours, and upon my return for the second treatment a month later - my vision had returned to normal!

I have never been so impressed with a doctor, his diagnosis, his care and explanations and importantly his incredible abilities as a medical expert. Additionally, his staff and both of the facilities within which Mr Addison practises were incredibly capable, professional and provided great comfort. Even the administration of insurance was easy!

I have undergone several serious surgical procedures throughout my life as a former American football player, but never have I been so impressed with such a seamless and well orchestrated medical procedure - and that is saying quite a bit given the excellent care I've been lucky to experience thus far. I would recommend Mr Addison and his staff wholeheartedly and can't thank them enough for giving my gift of sight back to me, as if I had never lost it in the first place. Incredibly well done!!

C.D., following novel Humira anti-TNF therapy to treat her Uveitis

Our 18 year old daughter was diagnosed with Uveitis just as she was approaching her lower sixth A level exams, suffering very significant eyesight loss in one eye and reduced vision in the other. As you can imagine this was a very stressful time for us all. Mr Addison, and the teams at both Moorfields Private and London Medical, supported us over a 20 month period to now finally discharging our daughter with perfect vision. Mr Addison was fantastic - understanding the issues surrounding exams, flexible in seeing our daughter so as to not impact her revision, and keeping us moving through treatment overseen both by him and a Rheumatologist Consultant colleague efficiently and swiftly. We always felt informed and were treated with great kindness during a stressful period. We felt no that we received the very best advice and treatment available.

J.K., following Anti-VEGF injection for Diabetic Macular Oedema

This is a Testament to Dr Peter K F Addison and his excellent team of Clinicians who have been involved in my treatment of Diabetic Macular Oedema, in the left eye, for the last over a year. I started my treatment under Mr Addison, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, at Moorfields Hospital and continued till to date at the London Medical in Marylebone High Street. I do not hesitate to say that I am extremely happy with the professionalism of Mr Addison and his Clinical team at London Medical. His immaculate handling of injecting my eye with Lucentis is exemplary. The injections are administered by him with total care, kindness and extreme professionalism. I have been able to resume my daily chores after the injection with minimal discomfort, the same day. Mr Addison is very approachable and his patient care is outstanding.

I am very happy to recommend Mr Peter Addison and his team at London Medical to anyone contemplating undergoing such treatment.

N.B., following bilateral panretinal laser to treat proliferative diabetic retinopathy and bilateral intravitreal Anti-VEGF injections and bilateral focal laser to treat diabetic macular oedema

Firstly I would like to say: Thank you Mr Addison for everything you have done over the past seven months!

I am 25 year old type 1 diabetic and was diagnosed just over 20 years ago. I recently developed diabetic bilateral macular oedema and was referred to London Medical to see Mr Addison. I can safely say that Mr Addison has been the main factor in my sight being where it is today. Without the time and effort that Mr Addison and all the staff at London Medical have given me my journey through this difficult time would not be anywhere near as easy as it has been.

Mr Addison is informative and explains details of my condition in such a way that I can really understand and even take an interest in. I would like to say a massive thank you to yourself and everyone at London Medical who really has made a difference to my life.

Thank you!

H.P., following intravitreal Eylea injections to treat central retinal vein occlusion

Having woken one morning with very little sight in my right eye and being quickly diagnosed with having suffered a central retinal vein occlusion for which the prognosis was not good, it was suggested that I visit Mr Addison who started a course of Eylea injections. The positive effects were quickly obvious and after three injections I now have most of my sight back. The procedures have been relatively easy with very little discomfort and Mr Addison and his team have been nothing but professional in their approach, explaining everything and putting me at my ease all the way along. I am extremely grateful.

B, following cataract surgery including correction of previous extreme short-sightedness

I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone involved for the professional and caring way I was treated. I was most impressed with... the expertise he showed. I am delighted to say that for the first time since my eyesight problem was identified when an infant I am able to see unaided out of my right eye. It is impossible to express the joy I feel and the appreciation to you. My heartfelt thanks.

K.R., undergoing intravitreal Anti-VEGF injections to treat age-related macular degeneration

Following a consultation with Mr Peter Addison at the London Medical at Marylebone High Street, over a year ago on my 54th birthday, I was told that I had Aged Macular Degeneration in both of my eyes but only the left eye at this moment in time was wet and required treatment, whilst the right eye was dry. My mother who was 74 has the same condition but both of hers are dry and she is now registered blind so whilst this condition is not necessarily hereditary it was looking that way for me so that is why Mr Addison wanted to start the injections as soon as possible. So that was when he told me that I had to start a course of injections and he recommended the latest injection called Eylea. From the very beginning his team sensing my apprehension, worry and fear about the procedure sat me down and with total professionalism explained every step of the way to me. Which made me feel calm, relaxed and totally reassured about the procedure that I was going to undertake. It would be fair to say that I suffer badly from “White Coat Syndrome” but having said that I can categorically say that I have never felt more calm and relaxed in the presence of a doctor.

I am so impressed by the skills and professionalism of Mr Addison and in a bizarre way feel so lucky and fortunate that it is Mr Addison that is heading up my treatment.

With all my heartfelt thanks to Mr Addison and his team.