My experience of Advance Vision is that all the staff are very professional, approachable and re-assuring. Mr Pillau seems to have a very good reputation and plenty of experience, (based on this site and comments from colleagues and other patients in the waiting room). I felt it was important to meet my consultant from the initial consultation onwards, and Mr Pillau was happy to speak to me about any concerns. I also liked that he explained whether (and why) I would benefit from wavefront treatment, rather than just use it. My actual treatment was 2 days ago (it isn't pleasant because of the thought of what is being done to your eyes, but it is short, and any pain is very brief). I am extremely pleased with the outcome and the speed of recovery. I have been lucky enough to have had hardly any discomfort, not even light sensitivity, or watery eyes immediately afterwards (just a haziness for a short time). Within 24 hours my eyes felt totally normal, and my sight is as good as it was with glasses (100% with 2 eyes). I am also very pleased that my near sight (reading and computers) is not affected - if anything it is better. I did not take the decision to have LASIK lightly, and it is a very personal choice, but my own experience so far is fantastic (I am quite amazed really!), and I have every confidence in the aftercare.