When U.S. World Cup Defender Jay Demerit suffered a severe infection caused by a speck of dirt trapped under his contact lens, he feared he would not only miss the World Cup but would have to retire from soccer altogether. Using a femtosecond laser for extreme precision, Mr Stevens performed revolutionary corneal surgery to save Demerit's vision and his career.

EuroTimes is published by the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS). Its June 2010 edition celebrated 20 years of LASIK. Mr Stevens featured on the front page of the magazine alongside other surgeons who have pioneered the development of laser refractive surgery.

From fighter pilots to lorry drivers, and professional athletes to office workers, men and women from all walks of life undergo personalised laser eye treatment. In an article featured in The Times, Mr Stevens helps explain how people no longer simply require 20/20 vision, but eyesight tailored to meet their specific demands.