I had my eyes lasered last August, and I cannot praise Mr Pillai and his team highly enough! Having worn glasses since age 8, I was lucky enough to get laser eye surgery as a graduation present. I was a little apprehensive, but after a lot of research I knew it was at AVC that I wanted to get my surgery done - the fact that there was an article in the Daily Express a month before my op praising Mr Pillai only served to reassure me I had made the right decision! We went down to Harley Street from the North East, and as soon as we arrived we were made to feel at home. All of the staff were wonderful and I never once doubted my decision. My consultation was fine and I was confirmed as suitable. I was offered the option of having the corneal flap created with either a blade, or, at extra cost, a laser - I was never once put under pressure to choose the more expensive option. The next day I returned for my op..as crazy as it sounds, I wasn't a bit nervous - I knew I was in the safest hands possible with Mr Pillai! He immediately put me and my family at ease. The operation itself was over really quickly, and fairly soon after the op I started to see the effects. My dad was even able to watch the op from behind glass - something which I believe is unique to AVC which made him, and me, feel very comfortable with the whole process. When I returned to my hotel, one of my protective lenses was pushed out - that's how quickly the eye had healed! I rang the surgery for advice and they were incredibly helpful and reassured me that nothing was wrong. Two days later I returned for my post-op check, where Mr Pillai confirmed I had 20/20 vision and everything had gone perfectly. I have since had several checkups which have confirmed my vision has now improved to better than 20/20, as Mr Pillai predicted. I count that weekend of my op as one of the best weekends of my life, and that is down to the fantastic experience provided by AVC and Mr Pillai in particular. My dad now classes Mr Pillai as second in his list of heroes (after Bobby Moore!) due to his wonderful character and amazing expertise. I could write an essay on how great the service I received at AVC was, and would strongly recommend that anyone considering laser eye surgery went there, as I genuinely believe no other surgery could compare. Mr Pillai deserves every one of the five stars others have rated him - he is the best of the best! To anyone reading this considering AVC for surgery - do it! You will not regret it. Thank you AVC for the gift of sight - the best graduation present ever!!