RE -7.75/-1.25 4
LE -6.5/-1.5 178

Like everyone else, I was interested in refractive Laser surgery; therefore I went to a few clinics.

A well known clinic offered me Laser Surgery after an initial consultation of 45 mins but I was not satisfied with the service I received. I then went to Advance VisionCare on a colleague's recommendation. After several hours of extensive eye tests I was told that I was not suitable for Laser treatment due to - my relatively high prescription, large pupil size, and my cornea was on the thinner side. Mr Pillai offered me to undergo Implantable Contact Lens Procedure instead.

I was rather disappointed and confused but Mr Pillai explained to me in great detail using the results of the eye tests why ICL is the appropriate treatment for me rather than laser surgery. After this I felt much happier with the decision. I was given enough information and time to reflect upon the research on the Implantable Contact Lens procedure and the opportunity to ask lots of questions.

I cannot explain how happy I am to have made this decision, in spite of the scepticism and negative feelings about this procedure initially. The surgeon Dr Helgason was friendly and extemely approachable. It was reassuring to know that himself has had the Implantable Contact Lenses implanted in his own eyes.

I had my surgery in January, and 6 weeks postoperatively I have 6/6 vision in my both eyes.
They are both 100% sight, and I have 20/20 vision.

I am really thankful to Advance VisionCare - Mr Pillai and the clinical team.

My advice to everyone is - don't be afraid of other procedures if you are not suitable for Laser surgery and please take time to consult more than one clinic. And I feel rather fortunate that I came to Advance VisionCare - who knows what would have happened if I had gone for laser treatment (that was dangerous for me to have).