ACES Eye Clinic Reviews 

259
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Review summary

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Considering 167 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company, consistently expressing high satisfaction with their overall visits. Customers frequently praise the staff for being exceptionally professional, friendly, and welcoming, ensuring that patients feel well-informed and comfortable from the moment they arrive. Consumers also note that medical procedures such as cataract treatments are surprisingly quick, smooth, and virtually painless, leaving them thoroughly reassured. However, some people mentioned difficulties regarding clinic locations and travel accessibility, making it hard for certain individuals to reach their appointments easily. Some reviewers were not happy with post-surgery follow-up communications, noting delayed responses or missing calls after their treatments concluded.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Kind and helpful staff. Skilled surgeon. A week after surgery I am doing fine. Clients should be warned about accessibility problems at the Cambridge clinic. Vehicles can't reach the clinic. Clien... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy car parking. Staff are friendly and efficient. Pre assessment is thorough and a date for surgery if needed arranged there and then. On the day again staff attentive and give all information neede... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The complete experience from walking in to Milton keynes clinic, to consultation and with a full indepth report was absolutely spot on. I could not fault any part of the experience. I sh... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can't praise the staff at ACES Eye Clinic at Norfolk House, Milton Keynes highly enough. All the staff were truly amazing from start to finish. Very professional, efficient and friendly. My mother... See more

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  1. Eye Care Center

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ACES, founded in 2005, is a pioneering independent provider of NHS eye care services in the community. Supporting the NHS, whilst providing patients with the highest standards of clinical care from expert consultant ophthalmic surgeons.


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4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

259 reviews

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy to find very friendly reasonably…

Easy to find very friendly reasonably efficient very efficient and effective
Surgery. Really kind and friendly
Service 3 or 4 cancelled appointments preceding surgery by Aces which leads to the 4 stars.

25 April 2026
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Reply from ACES Eye Clinic

Thank you for your review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very efficient lovely staff

The receptionist was very welcoming I did not have long to wait to be called and the lady dealing with explained everything what was going to be done and before I left she explained very well what would happen.

I was a very good appointment

24 April 2026
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Reply from ACES Eye Clinic

Thank you for your feedback. We're happy to know everything was clearly explained and you felt informed before leaving. We appreciate you sharing your positive experience and will be sure to pass your kind words back to the team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff there were excellent I was…

The staff there were excellent I was seen very quickly no rushing the clients all were very easy to talk to.

21 April 2026
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Reply from ACES Eye Clinic

Thank you for taking the time to leave your 5-star review. We're glad you felt well cared for and that our team was approachable. We appreciate you sharing your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lakeside branch…

I visited the Lakeside branch and would recommend to all - Joanne, Ashanti, Iky, and Bonny were all friendly and polite. I felt very welcome and comfortable - waiting time was much less than a hospital appointment. I have been telling everyone how lovely it all was.

22 April 2026
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Reply from ACES Eye Clinic

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you had a positive experience at our Lakeside clinic and felt welcomed. Joanne, Ashanti, Iky, and Bonny will appreciate your kind words. We're also pleased your waiting time was satisfactory. Thank you for recommending us and sharing your experience; it means a lot to our team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Painless

Painless, well orchestrated and organized. Would really recommend.

21 April 2026
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Reply from ACES Eye Clinic

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad your experience was seamless and well-organized. We appreciate your recommendation and the time you took to share your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with ACES for my surgery…

My experience with ACES for my surgery was excellent and I am quite impressed with ACES procedure. Staff were excellent and supportive.
The clinician acted professionally in conducting the surgery. Well done to ACES in Dartford branch.

13 April 2026
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Reply from ACES Eye Clinic

Thank you for taking your time to leave your 5-star review. We're glad you had a positive surgery experience and appreciated the care. Your comments will be shared with our Dartford clinic team. Thank you for sharing your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff were very polite

The staff were very polite, professional and relaxed. When I had a query after leaving the clinic, I was able to wait until the optician was free and go in again to ask my question. I was impressed with how easy that was to do. Thank you.

6 April 2026
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Reply from ACES Eye Clinic

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you found our team polite and approachable, and that you could easily speak with the optician. We appreciate you sharing your experience. Thanks again, take care.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Due to confusion created by ACES…

Due to confusion created by ACES contacting me to change my appointment time to an hour earlier I ended up spending three hours in the Outllook Express clinic but apart from that the whole procedure was handled very smoothly and profesionally by very hard working staff, I just hope the upcoming surgery is as good.

14 April 2026
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Reply from ACES Eye Clinic

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear about confusion with your appointment and the long wait. We're glad the procedure was smooth and our team made a positive impression. Your kind words will be shared with them. We appreciate your patience and will use your feedback to improve communication, aiming to maintain our high care standards for your upcoming surgery.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have attended the eye clinics today…

I have attended the eye clinics today every one so lovely and helpful great service thank you to everyone

14 April 2026
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Reply from ACES Eye Clinic

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you found our team friendly and received excellent service. Your kind words will be shared with the team. Thank you for sharing your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Right Eye Cataract Surgery

I was made to feel at ease, only one surgeon on and a lot of people to see but never felt under pressure, was made to feel comfortable, everything they were going to do was examined to me we pleased with the outcome

13 April 2026
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Reply from ACES Eye Clinic

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad you felt comfortable during your visit and that our team made you feel supported. It's great to know everything was clearly explained and that you're satisfied with the outcome. We appreciate your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly professional orgsnisation

Highly professional , helpful and staff who were always sensitive to my needs

13 April 2026
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Reply from ACES Eye Clinic

Hi Martin, Thanks for your positive feedback happy to hear you had enjoyed the time at the clinic as its our goal to provide the best care

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

poor after care

Had two successive cataracts. Incredibly slow progress. I am convinced one procedure was rushed. Eventually had to enlist aid of my optician to get them to act on poor after-care. Still have a clear problem with one eye and am getting push back over further assistance. I am waiting for local Royal hospital Liverpool appointment to rectify the damage.

15 January 2026
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Reply from ACES Eye Clinic

We are sorry to learn that you are no longer experiencing the benefits following the Cataract procedures successfully completed at ACES Eye Clinic.

Unfortunately, from the information you have provided, I have been unable to locate your record to assist further.

If you would like to discuss your experience with a member of our team directly, we would invite you to call us on 0333 188 2937. Alternatively, you can provide us with more information via email by sending it to aceseyeclinic.enquiries@nhs.net

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've had cataracts done in both eyes at…

I've had cataracts done in both eyes at ACES Wisbech, a couple of years apart and can't fault the service there at all! Silky smooth process from start to finish, no issues before or after surgery. Highly recommended :-)

2 June 2025
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Reply from ACES Eye Clinic

Hi Simon, Thanks for your feedback we are glad to hear you had such a great experience with the staff at the clinic.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been under their care for over 2 years…

Been under their care for over 2 years when my opticians found a problem

8 April 2026
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Reply from ACES Eye Clinic

Hi Hillary thanks for your positive review, Is our commitment to provide the best care to our patients.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very quick response to my referral

Very quick response to my referral, then I was booked in for my first eye operation in a month and the second operation a month later.
All the staff are excellent and friendly nothing to much trouble and make sure you are happy.

6 April 2026
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Reply from ACES Eye Clinic

Hi Jhon, Thanks for your positive feedback we are happy to hear your experience was the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommended.

Staff kind and friendly. Sorted out my mistake re Appointment time quickly and without fuss. I was well looked after and kept well informed about what was being done.

I cannot give them enough praise.

6 April 2026
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Reply from ACES Eye Clinic

HI David, Thanks for kind words we are to hear everything was sorted properly. is our goal to always provided the best to our patients

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor and real cause for concern.

Delayed appointment (again). There was no patient confidentiality and I was expected to discuss personal information in close proximity to other patients. Staff were hurried and muddled. The surgeon treated me as an object on a conveyor belt with no communication or care. I'm dreading the second eye surgery.

31 March 2026
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Reply from ACES Eye Clinic

We are disappointed to learn of your experience. We are thankful for all patient feedback, and we take feedback such as that provided by you extremely seriously.

We can only apologise about your experience in clinic and we would like to reflect with the members of staff involved with your recent experience in an effort to better understand those events, and to ensure that appropriate learnings are taken wherever they are identified.

If and when convenient to yourself, in order to discuss your concerns with a member of our team, we would invite you to call us on 0333 188 2937. Alternatively, you can provide us with more information via email by sending it to clinicalservices@aces-eyeclinic.co.uk

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Rude

Theatre staff was lovely kind caring but staff on reception rude and disorganised had appointment cancelled twice before actual appointment

26 March 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Disappointed with my vision

I had a cataract removed on my left eye, and was told that my vision will be a lot better and clearer within 48 hours, now 2 months later my vision is still a lot worse, I can't drive because my left eye is still all blurry. So I wish that I never had my cataract removed as my vision was 10 times better before Surgery than what it is now. Very Disappointed with the outcome. Jackie

27 January 2026
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