To say the least you could say my eyesight was dire with a prescription of -18 in my right eye and -12.75 in my left. I never thought surgery would be available for someone of my prescription and had long accepted a lifetime of glasses, contact lenses and contact lens solution. This was until I met a former patient by chance who told me of AVC and the service they could provide. I have to when first hearing of such a treatment I was a bit sceptical the phrase “to good to be true” came to mind. However I decided to take a chance and exchange details with this former AVC patient. I phoned the AVC clinic and booked a “FREE” consultation trying my best not to build my hopes up. When I ...  More...

I have been wearing glasses for 20 years and soft contact lenses. Over the past few years I have suffered eye problems due to prolonged use of contact lenses and dry eyes. This has been a pain as I do a lot of active sports which are difficult to do wearing glasses. I first thought about laser surgery 5 years ago and visited a few clinics for advise. I felt like a number and asked to meet the surgeons but this wasn't possible. After getting an ulcer in my eye I then visited my local consultant ophthalmic surgeon who recommended me to Mr Pilla and his team. The service was excellent and I felt at ease and trusted them. I was very nervous on the day of the surgery but I can honestly say that I ...  More...

Many thanks to Mr Pillai and his team - they were all superbly professional throughout. I still can't quite believe how well I can see less than 48 hours down the line, but it is amazing. David Optometrists' profits will be better next year now that they don't have to supply me with glasses and contact lenses any more!  More...

My experience with advanced vision care it was excellent, my life has changed after the treatment as my lone sight is excellent and still improving. I do feel that the use of pre-op medication should be tailored to the individual.  More...

The level of care was second to none. The explanation of all suitability tests was great and very appreciated. Being able to meet Mr Pillai before the procedure was of huge benefit and re-assurance. Throughout the procedure the re-assurance and support was fantastic by Pawel, Mr Pillai and the Nurse. When I phone AVC I am greeted by someone who knows me and this is also of great benefit.  More...

MY EXPERIENCE AT ADVANCE VISIONCARE WAS EXCELLENT. ALTHOUGH NOT ALL WENT ACCORDING TO PLAN, THE REASSURANCE WHICH I RECEIVED THROUGHOUT KEPT ME CALM AND CONFIDENT ABOUT THE WHOLE PROCEDURE, WHICH RESULTED IN FINALLY BOTH EYES BEING RESTORED TO AN EXCELLENT STANDARD OF VISION WHICH WENT FAR BEYOND MY EXPECTATIONS. THE WHOLE TEAM AT ADVANCE VISIONCARE WHO I CAME INTO CONTACT WITH WERE EXCELLENT AND I WOULD NOT HESITATE TO RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYONE. MANY THANKS TO ALL CONCERNED.  More...

HAVING WORN GLASSES FOR 40 YEARS AND FINDING CONTACT LENSES NOT AS COMFORTABLE AS PREVIOUS YEARS, THE TIME WAS RIGHT BOTH MEDICALLY AND FINANCIALLY FOR ME TO HAVE TREATMENT. THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE AT AVC WAS IMPRESSIVE, WITH EVERY QUESTION ANSWERED AND EVERY CONCERN TAKEN SERIOUSLY FROM MY FIRST CONSULTATION TO MY AFTERCARE APPOINTMENTS WHICH MADE ME FEEL VERY SATISFIED AND AT EASE FROM DAY 1. THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN A REVOLUTION, WAKING UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT AND BEING ABLE TO SEE THE TIME IS AMAZING. I CANNOT PRAISE AND THANK ENOUGH ALL THOSE CONCERNED WITH MY TREATMENT. THE SERVICE I RECEIVED WAS SECOND TO NONE AND I AM SINGING AVC’S PRAISES TO ALL MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY WHO ...  More...

I had worn glasses for 25+ years, my initial consultation took place on the 27th Oct 09 (which was very thorough) by 4th Dec 09 both eyes were treated. I knew that laser surgery was not an option as I was very short sighted, I had implantable contact lenses done and am thrilled with the results. My vision is now clearer that it was with contact lenses/glasses. I would highly recommend this treatment to family and friends  More...

I had Lasik with Wavefront treatment at Advance Vision Care (AVC) on Harley Street on 11/02/10. I was incredible nervous about the procedure and wanted to feel comfortable that I understood the risks documented in various materials. All of the staff were very knowledgable and were able to talk me through the risks in detail, including the probabilty, and the implications, until I was satisfied that I understood enough. I was not pushed into having the procedure in the slightest, and was always prompted to ask questions during the assessment to ensure I was happy with the progression. After reading all of the documentation, and having the 2 hour assessment, clarifying all of my queries (I had ...  More...

I DECIDED TO HAVE TREATMENT BECAUSE I HAVE A VERY ACTIVE LIFESTYLE AND GLASESSES AND CONTACT LENSES CAN BE A HINDERANCE AT TIMES. I HAD THE BEST TREATMENT FROM AVC. AFTER I TALKED TO OTHER PEOPLE WHO WENT “CHEAPER AND ELSEWHERE.” I FEEL MY EXPERIENCE AND TREATMENT HAS BEEN FAR SUPERIOR AND WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD. I AM STILL BLOWN AWAY BY MY NOW “NORMAL” VISION IT HAS BEEN SO EASY TO TRAVEL AROUND NOW AS I DON’T HAVE TO CARRY SPARE GLASSESS, CONTACT LENSES AND SOLUTION. FROM THE INFORMATION PACK THROUGH TO MY TREATMENT AND AFTERCARE I WAS MADE TO FEELLIKE I WAS IMPORTANT AND NOT JUST ANOTHER ACCOUNT OR SALE. THIS WAS A HUGE FACTOR FOR ME.  More...

I DECIDED TO GO FOR TREATMENT AS I HAD BEEN WEARING GLASSESS SINCE CHILDHOOD. I HAD BEEN THINKING OF HAVING TREATMENT FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS. I KNEW I WAS NOT SUITABLE FOR LASER SO WAS JUST WAITING UNTIL THE RIGHT PROCEDURE CAME ALONG. MY EXPERIENCE WITH ADVANCED VISION CARE WAS EXCELLENT. THE CARE PROVIDED WAS VERY GOOD FROM THE VERY START. I WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH THE THOROUGH CONSULTATION AND THE TREATMENT ITSLEF WAS PAINLESS AND VERY QUICK. HAVING THE TREATMENT HAS CHANGED EVERYTHING. I CAN NOW DO A LOT MORE SPORTS. I CAN ENJOY MY LIFE A LOT BETTER I AM VERY HAPPY. FOR PEOPLE WITH HIGH REFRACTIVE ERRORS AND ASTIGMATISUM PLUS AMBLYOPIA THERE IS A HOPE NOW. IMPLANTABLE CONTACT LE ...  More...

I HAD A LOT OF DIFFICULTY READING, DRIVING AND THE INCONVENENCE OF GLASSES. THE EXPERIENCE I HAD WITH AVC WAS PERFECT; THE STAFF ARE FRIENDLY AND PROFRESSIONAL. THE TREATMENT WAS VERY QUICK AND PAINLESS. MY LIFE HAS CHANGED AS I CAN NOW READ AND DRIVE WITHOUT GLASSES. ALSO I HAVE NO PROBLEMS NOW WITH MOTORCYCLING. I HAVE RECCOMMENDED AVC TO ALL MY FRIENDS AND RELATIVES.  More...

I wished to be able to read without reading glasses. As Mr Pillai treated me 6 years ago for Laser treatment for distance I knew how pleased I would be with this further treatment. Having this treatment has achieved what I hoped for; I no longer have to carry glasses to read ~ Surgery was to one (left) eye only I would like to thank all the staff I have seen on my visits to Harley Street and also the great eye surgeons. I would also like to thank Mr Timpson at Centre Vision in Northampton for his care.  More...

After wearing glasses for 20 years, the time had come to get rid of them!Absolutely first rate! No matter how many questions I asked or the number of times I called, nothing was too much trouble. I can’t fault AVC on anything at all! In short, I can’t believe I didn’t do this sooner. My life has been utterly transformed and it’s only been a month! Everyone was helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. I have loved every second of my time with AVc. The only suggestion I have is swapping the Snow-Tears with preservative free ones- especially for those of us who fly frequently.  More...

I should have done it 10 years ago! The service was excellent. (Still brilliant!) The people are friendly, honest and I trusted everyone within each step; before, during and after the treatment. It was an amazing experience. You do not need to worry. You can ask as many questions as you want and you are able to call whenever. People are here for you! I’m French and I’m really happy I’ve done it in the UK. Just do it!! Your life will be so different!  More...

IT WAS SOMETHING I HAD BEEN THINKING ABOUT FOR A WHILE AND I DECIDED TO COME TO AVC FOR A CONSULTATION TO SEE IF I WAS SUITABLE. GENERALLY IT WAS A VERY GOOD EXPERIENCE. I WAS QUITE NERVIOUS ABOUT POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS BUT MY QUERIES WERE DEALT WITH IN A VERY PROFFESIONAL WAY. THE LEVEL OD SERVICE WAS EXEMPLORY. THE AFTERCARE IS ALSO VERY GOOD. THIS REALLY IS A REMARKABLE AND “LIFE CHANGING” EXPERIENCE TO BE FREED FROM GLASSES AND CONTACT LENSES  More...

I WAS VERY HAPPY WITH THE WHOLE PROCESS; FROM MY GENERAL ENQUIRY TO NEW VISION WAS ABOUT 6 WEEKS. FAR FASTER THAN I WOULD HAVE EXPECTED. ALSO MY INISIAL EXPECTATION WAS THAT I WOULD HAVE LASER SURGERY AND THEREFORE WOULD NEED TO WEAR SPECTACELS FOR CLOSE WORK. THE CLE HAVE GIVEN ME BOTH NEAR AND DISTANCE VISION, BOTH OF WHICH ARE EXALENT AND HAS FAR EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS.  More...

From start to finish the service I was given was first rate. All members of staff made me feel at ease and were very knowledgeable about the procedure and aftercare. At the start I wanted to achieve vision good enough for driving but after only a week I have no prescription – perfect vision I would highly recommend Advance VisionCare to anyone.  More...

I found the whole experience very good, having researched the options available and having seen 2 other clinics, it was Mr Pillai reputation that was the deciding factor. He’s got a very a authoritative and reassuring manner and is obviously at the top of his field in laser eye surgery. I, along with countless other, have I’m sure considered the laser eye surgery however I have always been sceptical about it as I have a friend who is an optician and has made me aware that these types of procedures don’t always work out as hoped. I found the whole experience very comfortable, the staff was very knowledgeable, the initial eye test consultation was thorough and I was happy there was a fee in ...  More...

HAVING WORN GLASSES AND CONTACT LENSES FOR MANY YEARS, MY NEW LENSES HAVE GIVEN ME SUCH FREEDOM AND I FEEL VERY PIVILEGED TO HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE THIS PROCEDURE.  More...

I WAS VERY PLEASED AT THE PERSONAL SERVICE I RECEIVED AS AN INDAVIDUAL – NOT A NUMBER ON A PRODUCTION LINE. MR PILLAI WAS ALSO VERY CLEAR AS TO THE RELATIVE RISKS AND HOW THEY WOULD BE MANAGED – WHICH GAVE ME HUGE CONFIDENCE. LASTLY THE DETAILED EXPLANATION OF HOPW THE OPERATION IS CARRIED OUT ENABLED ME TO BE MORE RELAXED AND COMPOSED TGROUGHOUT THE PROCEEDURE - -WHICH OTHERWISE WOULD GHAVE BEEN QUITE WORRYING. I AM DELIGHTED WITH THE RESULT, EVEN AFTER JUST 3 WEEKS AND WOULD NOT HESITATE TO RECOMMEND MR PILLAI.  More...

OVER THE LAST 10 YEARS I HAVE SPOKEN TO VARIOUS COMPANIES WITH A VIEW TO HAVING EYE TREATMENT WHICH WOULD ALLOW ME TO BE FREE OF HAVING TO WEAR SPECTECLES. IN MY OPINION, THERE WAS NOT ONE COMPANY THAT COULD OFFER ME WHAT I WANTED; INSTEAD THEY WERE MORE INTERESTED IN MY CREDIT CARD RATHER THAN DISCUSSING MY TREATMENT THAT I WAS ENQUIRING ABOUT. HOWEVER WHEN I CONTACTED ADVANCE VISIONCARE THEY OPENED UP A WHOLE NEW WORLD, FOR I WAS THEIR PRIORITY AND I WAS PUT AT EASE IMMEDIATLEY. THEY WANTED TO KNOW WHAT THEY COULD DO FOR ME AND HOW COULD THEY FULFILL MY DREAMS BY NOT HAVING TO WEAR SPECS. DURING MY 3 HOUR ASSESSMENT, THE VARIOUS OPTIONS WERE DISCUSSED TO SUIT MY REQUIRMENTS. I DECIDED ...  More...

Before Having the treatment I wore glasses. I decided to have Clear Lens Exchange and it is the best thing I have ever done. There was no pain what so ever. The Advance VisionCare team were very professional and made you feel at ease. I was used to wear varifocal glasses which I hated. Now I can read newspapers small print etc I wish I had the Clear lens exchange done years ago. I can highly recommend this simple procedure to anyone.  More...

EXELLENT SERVICE AND CARE. VERY CLEAR EXPLANATION AND ALL MY QUESTIONS WERE ANSWERED. THE AFTER CARE WAS GREAT. THEY DON’T PUSH YOU OUT AT THE END OF YOUR TREATMENT. THEY WERE ALSO VERY PROMPT IN ANSWERING MY QURIES AFTER THE TREATMENT.  More...

AS EVERY PATIENT THAT HAS BEEN TO DR PILLAI, I AM EXCEPTIOALLY HAPPY AND SATISFIED WITH THE CARE AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL THROUGHOUT MY TREATMENT AND AFTERCARE. I CAN SIMPLY SUGGEST THAT PATIENTS ENJOY THE CARE AND TREATMENT BY AVC AND INFACT I CAN TRULY SAY, ALTHOUGH HAVING FELT VERY NERVOUS IN THE BEGINNING ABOUT THE OPERATION, I HAD NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT AS IT WAS A VERY PLEASANT AND PAINLESS PROCEDURE. THANK YOU DR PILLAI AND TEAM. I AM FOREVER GREATFUL FOR YOUR CARE AND GUIDANCE.  More...

From start to finish the service I was given was first rate. All members of staff made me feel at ease and were very knowledgeable about the procedure and aftercare. At the start I wanted to achieve vision good enough for driving but after only a week I have no prescription – perfect vision I would highly recommend Advance VisionCare to anyone.  More...

I found out about Advance Visioncare through my girlfriend’s colleague (who was very impressed by the service she received). From the first contact I was very impressed with the level of service I received and every query/question I had was answered and explained (making me feel more comfortable). I was initially worried about having ICL (implantable contact lenses), but the level of professionalism I received from all the staff I dealt with, helped to relax me. The procedure was a lot less painful than I had imagined (more of a discomfort feeling) and seemed to be very quick. The aftercare I have received is extremely good. I now have 20/20 sight (from approx. -8.00) and ...  More...

My experience with Advance Visioncare has been fantastic. I was very nervous about the surgery and Pawel and Mr. Pillai made feel at ease and explained everything thoroughly, many times! During surgery, I felt very tense but everyone was talking to me constantly through the procedure, which made me feel much better. Now I can see perfectly after 4 weeks! Thank you! Kelly Stafford  More...

The whole process from consultation through to post-operative check ups was extremely professional. I now have 20/20 long distance vision for the first time in my life. The surgical process was quick and painless, if a little strange. I thoroughly recommend Advance Visioncare. Clyde Camburn  More...

The level of service from all members of staff and Mr Pillai was excellent and the results from my laser eye treatment are fantastic. After years of frustration with my eye sight and having to wear contact lenses and glasses I went to Advance VisionCare after carrying out research on the internet. I read the feedback from other people who had been treated by Mr Pillai and found it very useful which is why I feel it is important to comments. From the initial contact I found the staff very pleasant and very helpful. I live outside of London and therefore I went for the consultation on a Wednesday afternoon, stayed in a four star hotel overnight, paid for by Advance VisionCare, and had laser ...  More...

The service provided by Advance Visioncare in second to none. The consultation was thorough and informative, at every step you are informed of what is happening and why it is happening and whether you have any questions. There is no hard sell, everyone is approachable and you get the impression they actually care about giving you the best possible result rather than lining their pockets with your cash. Meeting Mr Pillai at the consultation was a major factor in my decision to use AVC. At other clinics you have to make do with meeting a salesman or at best an optician. The actual procedure was efficient, painless and again you are constantly informed throughout. The results to date have bee ...  More...

I WAS SHORT SIGHTED (-1.75) AND DESPERATELY WANTED LASER EYE TREATMENT. A NUMBER OF MY WORK COLLEAGUES HAD LASER EYE TREATMENT BUT THEY HAD RECEIVED THE TREATMENT AT HIGH STREET PLACES. I WAS PUT OFF BY THESE PLACES AS THEY JUST WANT TO MAKE A QUICK SALE. AFTER SPENDING A LONG TIME DOING RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET I DECIDED ON ADVANCE VISIONCARE, I WAS IMPRESSED WITH THE INFORMATION ON THEIR WEBSITE. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR A PRE ASSESSMENT AND WAS SO IMPRESSED BY THE LEVEL OF SERVICE; I BOOKED TO HAVE THE LASER TREATMENT. ON THE DAY OF THE TREATMENT, I WAS VERY NERVOUS BUT MR PILLAI AND HIS TEAM REALLY LOOKED AFTER ME AND REASSURED ME I WOULD BE OK. EVERYONE WAS BRILLIANT AND MADE ME F ...  More...

Adrian Witter Firstly it must be said that there is no better laser clinic. The level of service is unrivalled and is backed up by the highest levels of professionalism. From my first consultation and meeting the staff, the experience was nothing but pleasurable. Staff understand the major decision you are making and are very open and approachable, constantly looking out for your own specific needs. They even managed to calm my extremely frantic mother, which in itself is a MASSIVE achievement. I received the latest technology in my surgery and the results are amazing. Having worn glasses/lenses for over half my young life (22) I was used to and fed up of life behind a lense. No ...  More...

Clear lens extraction treatment has made my life so much better. Being able to see perfectly without the aid of glasses is great and I would highly recommend it to anyone. The procedure itself was very straight forward and painless and I cannot recommend it enough. Great!  More...

I can not stop recommending Advance VisionCare, they have given me that gift of sight. The service was amazing from start to finish. I cant thank people enough. Its not far short of a miracle. My prescription was: Right Eye -5.50 -1.75 Left eye -17.00 After implantable contact lens treatment my vision is better than ever 20:20  More...

I WOULD LIKE TO SAY A BIG THANK YOU TO MR. PILLAI, PAWEL MARCINKOWSKI, AND EVERYONE ELSE AT THE CLINIC. ON THE 19TH SEPT 09 I HAD LASIK WITH THE WAVE-FRONT TECHNOLOGY. I WAS SICK OF WEARING CONTACT LENSES AND GLASSES, AND MY EYES WERE GETTING DRIER AND DRIER. I HAD MY CONSULTATION ON THE FRIDAY, SURGERY ON THE SATURDAY, STAYED IN THE HOTEL OVERNIGHT AND WENT BACK IN FOR THE AFTER-CARE APPOINTMENT ON THE SUNDAY. THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE WAS EXCEPTIONAL FROM THE CUSTOMER SERVICE, HOTEL AND SURGERY ITSELF. EVERYTHING WAS EXPLAINED TO ME AND I WAS REASSURED ABOUT THE CONCERNS I HAD. I HAD GREATLY IMPROVED VISION INSTANTLY WHICH HAS GOT BETTER AND BETTER. MY SIGHT IS PERFECT AND JUST AS GOOD ...  More...

I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND ADVANCE VISIONCARE FOR LASER EYE TREATMENT. FROM THE INITIAL CONSULTATION TO AFTERCARE RECEIEVED I WAS VERY HAPPY. PAWEL WAS ESPECIALLY GOOD AT EXPLAINING EVERYTHING AND MAKING ME FEEL AT EASE WITH PROCEEDURE. THANKS TO EVERYONE AT ADVANCE VISIONCARE! MY TREK TO EVEREST WAS GREAT WITH NO GLASSES!  More...

Having worn glasses and contact lens for many years, my new lenses have given me such freedom and I feel very privileged to have had the opportunity to have this procedure.  More...

THE STANDARD OF SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT THOUGHOUT, THE STAFF EXPLAINED EVERYTHING IN DETAIL AND MADE SURE I WAS COMPLETELY COMFORTABLE AT ALL STAGES OF THE PROCEDURE.  More...

I came to Advance VisionCare on the recommendation of a friend. I was apprehensive but should not have been. My experience of the whole process was outstanding. The staff are professional, caring and I had total trust in them. I had LASIK WAVEFRONT and now have 20:20 vision - The day I had the surgery now counts as one of the happiest day of my life.  More...

MY EXPERIENCE WITH ADVANCE VISIONCARE HAS BEEN EXCELLENT. ALL THE STAFF WERE VERY ATTENTIVE AND PROFESSIONAL IN THEIR TREATMENT OF MY CASE. EVERYTHING WAS EXPLAINED TO ME THOROUGHLY, SO THAT I COMPLETELY AWARE OF THE ENTIRE PROCEDURE. NOTHING WAS PUSHED ON ME, AND ALL MY QUESTIONS WERE THOUGHTFULLY ANSWERED. ALL OF MY EYE EXAMINATIONS WERE VERY THOROUGH, AND BOTH PAWEL AND MR. PILLAI MADE ME FEEL VERY CONFIDENT AND AT EASE IN THEIR CARE. I HAD BEEN TOLD PREVIOUSLY THAT I WASN’T ABLE TO HAVE LASER EYE TREATMENT DUE TO NYSTAGMA. HOWEVER MR PILLAI CARRIED OUT TESTS ON MY CONDITION, AND RE-ASSURED ME THAT IF HE COVERED ONE EYE WHILST TREATING THE OTHER ONE IT WOULD BE FINE I FELT CONFIDEN ...  More...

This was the most important decision of my life so far and it was something I had considered for years. When I decided that I was going to go for it this years I started asking around and came across someone who had already been with Advance VisionCare. He had nothing but praise and said it was the best decision he had made and everything was excellent... I made the initial call to AVC and within 5-10 minutes it was booked, I mean everything consultation, hotel, surgery and all the after-care I did not have to do anything which was great. The staff were amazing, kept me well informed. The surgery was great “no pain” at all and I could see without my glasses instantly. Definitely the ...  More...