Mr Alex J Shortt - Consultant Cataract, Cornea and Laser Eye Surgeon Reviews 

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My ‘SMILE’ surgery at Optegra has left me with permanent eye blurriness. After many visits to the Optegra opticians, they continued to gaslight me that my vision was fine. Eventually Mr Shortt saw me... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a long chat with Alex as to whether I should elect for multi focal lens replacement. He listened to my reasons and expectations. We eventually decided to postpone any surgery and review the situ... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just had cataracts removed and lens replacement fitted at Optegra Guildford, absolutely delighted with the care from all members, but a special thank you to the surgeon Alex Shortt, great care and ex... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It's now 4 weeks since my surgery. I had the lenses replaced in both eyes on the same day. I have nothing but praise for the Optegra team and in particular Alex Shortt. I was anxious about the procedu... See more

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Mr Alex J Shortt is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, an Honorary Consultant Ophthalmologist at London’s Moorfields Eye Hospital, and a Wellcome Trust Fellow & Clinician-Scientist, at University College London’s Institute of Ophthalmology. Mr Shortt’s initial medical training was at the National University of Ireland in Dublin. This was followed by a PhD in Ophthalmology at University College, London and 10 years of specialist surgical training at Moorfields Eye Hospital London. Mr Shortt sits on the editorial boards of various professional publications and has published extensively himself. He has received numerous prizes and distinctions including the Fight for Sight prize and the Moorfields Research Medal.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Treatment

Excellent care by a first class consultant. Would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Alex Shortt. Puts you at ease, explains every aspect of the treatment he is going to adminster and his care and professionalism are excellent. He is simply the best.

October 25, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend

From start to finish, it was a pleasant experience. Clearly, a very highly skilled eye specialist, Mr Shortt diagnosed straight away and commenced treatment which started working from the very same day. After struggling for a year, i have finally managed to regain some quality of life. I can now focus properly on what’s important instead of sitting in front of a fan, with an ice pack on my eyes all day. I have Steven Johnson syndrome and had severe uveitis with ingrowing eyelashes, and that being my only working eye it was absolutely vital for me to get the best treatment out there. I firmly believe i am on the road to recovery now. Highly highly recommend Mr Shortt

October 23, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect service and 100% satisfaction

I have nothing but great things to say about all the people I came into contact with at Optegra - very patient, organised, professional and helpful. Mr Shortt in particular was very thorough and completely put me at ease, as well as helping to settle my mother’s nerves, who was probably more anxious than I was. Also, thanks to Andrew Ward for recommending Optegra and helping answer any questions I had at the start of the process. I have already recommended Optegra to a few friends and family members. Thank you!

October 23, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased!

I received LASIK surgery back in August and couldn't be more pleased! Alex was reassuring, professional, and judging by my perfect eyesight, a very good surgeon! Highly recommended

October 23, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Most are very pensive when it comes to …

Most are very pensive when it comes to fiddling with their eyes, however the experience is far more palatable when you are in the expert care of Mr Shortt. Professional, calm and clear approach gives confidence to see the process through. After care is excellent and my vision now is better than expected.
Would not hesitate to recommend Mr Shortt.

October 23, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No more glasses

Mr. Shortt explained everything clearly, was easy to talk to. I felt he was open and honest with which procedure to have as well as any follow up that would be needed. I have since reccomended Optegra and Mr. Shortt to a couple of friends.

October 23, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent surgeon

Excellent surgeon, excellent team and I am very happy that it was Mr Short who I have trusted with my eye health. Surgeon Short has done an amazing job and in 24h I felt like I got a new pair of eyes!
Couldn't recommend enough!

October 23, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recent cataract operations

I would highly recommend Mr Alex Shortt to anyone who requires eye surgery because of the excellent, efficient and prompt urgent attention I received from him recently. My eyesight was extremely poor and had deteriorated to the verge of blindness.
Mr Alex Shortt's manner and brilliant skills are of the highest professional and caring standard one could ever expect to receive. I am now living in a bright new world no longer needing spectacles after wearing bifocal lenses for the past 24 years. There was nothing distressing whatsoever regarding my 2 operations that I received i.e. they were pain free with NO INJECTIONS.
Follow-up treatment was impeccable.
I am one very happy and satisfied patient to have had my eyesight restored by Mr Alex Shortt to perfect vision again. One could not ask for more!

September 23, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Be a Patient Patient

Mr Shortt took great care and time to explain the procedures and was always very reassuring and professional, especially during the actual ops. I was quite worried that my vision was taking a while to be as crisp and sharp as I had expected after having lens replacement in both eyes. He did thorough examinations and tests each time I expressed concern. He said I just needed adjustment time and my sight is perfect now as he said it would be. He is a very busy man and takes pains to not make you feel rushed and consequently appointment times did run late so do expect each visit to be longer than you would estimate.

I found Mr Shortt to be a very warm and caring and would definitely recommend him for any eye procedures you are considering.

September 11, 2017
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I haven't had any treatment

I haven't had any treatment, only a consultation, so don't feel able to give a higher rating. However, he was certainly very clear and helpful during the consultation and his manner was pleasant and also such that I felt I could trust his judgment

September 8, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic consultant has looked after 3 …

Fantastic consultant has looked after 3 members of our family. A really caring consultant, will not do anything unecessary. Doesnt limit your appointment time either. Has looked after my mother in law (cancer patient) Father in Law cateracts and Husband with laser suregery.

Cant recommend enough.

September 7, 2017
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