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Lucy Pond’s AVC Testimonial

Name: Lucy Pond

Treatment received at AVC: Laser Eye Surgery in both eyes

Why you decided to have treatment:

It was something I had always thought about and always wanted to do,but I never felt confident enough to actually do it. I finally decided to have the treatment when it was recommended to me by a friend in the army who had his treatment done with AVC and was really pleased with the results.

How was the AVC experience?

I was very impressed with the surgeons at AVC and it was so much easier than what I expected. It was actually a really easy process. I would recommended AVC to any of my friends with poor eyesight.

How has your life changed post-treatment?

It has changed my life dramatically. Since having the treatment I can be better at my job. I am an Officer Commander in The Royal Logistic Corps and being able to see clearly without wearing glasses or contact lenses enables me to be better in the role. My job is obviously very active and involves a lot of training, and wearing contact lenses or glasses makes it very difficult. Often one of my contact lenses would fall out meaning I would basically have to work with vision only in one eye.

I would recommend anyone in the army who has eyesight problems to have Laser-Eye Treatment. I wish I had done it sooner as I cannot stress enough what I difference it has made.

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Beverley Pennekett’s AVC Testimonial

Name: Beverley Pennekett

Treatment received at AVC: Clear Lens Exchange Multifocal

Why you decided to have treatment

I have worn contact lenses for around 30 years. I was perfectly happy with my vision, although I had started to need to wear glasses occasionally for close work. I thought that surgery probably wasn’t worthwhile as I expected that I would still need to wear glasses for close work. However, my eyes suddenly became intolerant to the gas permeable lenses, and although I was able to wear soft lenses, I found that the vision was poor and my eyes were very dry. I made an appointment with AVC to investigate the possibility of laser treatment and learned that, while this wasn’t really an option for me, Clear Lens Exchange was.

How was the AVC experience?

The treatment was painless and very easy. The procedure was explained carefully so that I was fully aware of what to expect. I was perfectly comfortable during the procedure itself (30 years of wearing contact lenses have left me with very little squeamishness about my eyes!) which took around 20 minutes. I left the operating room perfectly conscious and I had immediate improvement in my vision.

How has your life changed post-treatment?

I love my new eyes! I can wake in the morning and see the clock and admire the pattern on the curtains without having to search for my specs (although that particular habit took a little time to lose). At work I can read presentations. Plus, (added bonus!), I can read any paperwork I’m given. When I play golf I can see my ball rather than having to rely on others to spot it for me. When I swim I don’t have to worry about getting my face wet and possibly losing a lens.

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Darren D’s AVC Testimonial

Name: Darren D

Treatment received at AVC: Lasek

Why you decided to have treatment

I had always been thinking about getting the treatment done, but it was only when it was finally recommended to me by a friend that I really decided to start researching it properly. I had been tired of wearing glasses for so long.

How was the AVC experience?

Very good. I felt completely comfortable throughout the treatment.

How has your life changed post-treatment?

Crikey! It’s been brilliant. You can definitely notice it in day-to-day activities. I enjoy working out at the gym and running and it is definitely so much more comfortable without glasses or contact lenses. It also makes a difference in driving, and also not having to buy prescription sunglasses!

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Owen Peat’s AVC Testimonial

Name: Owen Peat

Treatment received at AVC: Lasik Wavefront for both eyes

Why you decided to have treatment

I have always been quite a lazy person when it comes to contact lenses, so I was always having problems with them. I found them to be a real inconvenience. Being a really keen sportsman, I was constantly losing my contact lenses, which obviously made playing the sport really difficult.

I am an especially keen mountain biker, and during a ride at Morzine in 2009 I had a really bad experience. There was a lot of dust from the track, and my contact lenses were constantly trapping it into my eye. This was really painful and I knew something was wrong, but I wanted to enjoy the rest of my holiday so I carried on regardless. When I got home I was in a lot of pain and knew I had to go to the optician. The optician informed me that I actually now had two scars on my eyes as a result of the dust. This was a serious wake up call for me. I then decided I wanted to get the treatment done straight away.

How was the AVC experience?

People may think I am a bit odd, but I can honestly say I enjoyed my experience. I didn’t feel at all nervous. All of the AVC team genuinely feel like good friends to me now.

How has your life changed post-treatment?

It has given me so much more confidence in everything that I do, especially in the sport I take part in. I would recommend that anyone who has serious problems with their eyesight should get this done. I would especially urge younger people not to put it off, because it really does make such a difference to your life.

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Susan Byszewski’s AVC Testimonial

Name: Susan Byszewski  

 

Treatment received at AVC: Clear Lens Exchange

 

Why you decided to have treatment

I had always been very short-sighted, and I never wanted to wear reading glasses.

 

How was the AVC experience?

 

The equipment used to measure my eyes was state of the art, so gave one confidence, especially the multiple readings. All the staff were very friendly and kind. During and after surgery I had excellent care and I felt like I had the VIP treatment. I was never in any pain and enjoyed being able to see from the moment I came out of the operating room. The surgeon was wonderful throughout.

 

How has your life changed post-treatment?

 

It feels quite miraculous being able to see without glasses or contact lenses.

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Emma Riddell’s AVC Testimonial

 

Name: Emma Riddell

 

Treatment received at AVC: Implantable Contact Lenses

 

Why you decided to have treatment

 

I had worn glasses for 25+ years. I knew that laser surgery was not an option as I was very short-sighted.

 

How was the AVC experience?

I am thrilled with the results.

 

How has your life changed post-treatment?

 

My vision is now clearer than it ever was with contact lenses or glasses. I would highly recommend this treatment to family and friends

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Nicola Austin-Pugh’s AVC Testimonial

Name: Nicola Austin-Pugh

 

Treatment received at AVC: Lasik Wavefront

 

Why you decided to have treatment

 

I came to AVC on the recommendation of a friend.

 

How was the AVC experience?

 

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.

 

How has your life changed post-treatment?

 

I had Lasik Wavefront and now have 20:20 vision. The day I had the surgery now counts as one of the happiest of my life.

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Gifford Box’s AVC Testimonial

Name: Gifford Box

Treatment received at AVC: Lasik with Wavefront

Why you decided to have treatment:

Having laser treatment was something I had always really wanted to do, but held back from getting it done. But after wearing contact lenses for nine years, I eventually got really fed-up with them, so decided to go for treatment.

How was the AVC experience?

I cannot speak highly enough of AVC. I’ve been thoroughly impressed by the entire AVC team. When I booked my initial consultation I was pretty nervous and my only objective was to find out more about the treatments available. As soon as I met Mr Pillai and the team I felt absolutely comfortable and I trusted them straight away. They answered all of my questions and I knew I would be safe in their hands, which is why I decided to have the treatment done.

How has your life changed post-treatment?

Apart from the ease of not having to put contact lenses in everyday anymore, I’m a very keen swimmer and it has made such a difference to me now that I am able to see whilst swimming.

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Andrew Hallett’s AVC Testimonial

Name: Andrew Hallett

Treatment received at AVC: Lasek

Why you decided to have treatment:

I was recommended AVC by my brother and sister-in-law who had both previously had treatment. I was really fed up with wearing glasses and I decided that enough was enough – time to bite the bullet and go for treatment.

How was the AVC experience?

I was really pleased with my treatment. It was exactly how I thought it would be. I experienced no pain at all during the treatment and I was looked after well throughout the treatment and after-care process.

How has your life changed post-treatment?

I’m a very sporty person and very active in everyday life. Therefore, not having to wear glasses anymore has made a massive difference to me. Whilst on holiday with my family last week I was able to swim without my glasses and still be able to see everything beautifully, something I’d never been able to do before. Everything is so much clearer now. I have never had such good eyesight.

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Penny Samuels’ AVC Testimonial

Name: Penny Samuels

Treatment received at AVC: Lasik with Wavefront

Why you decided to have treatment:

I have been short-sighted all my life and then developed astigmatism. The real problem came with driving as I couldn’t wear my contact lenses anymore; this was really the point at which I decided to have treatment as it was getting to the point where I wouldn’t be able to drive.

How was the AVC experience?

Brilliant! I was recommended AVC by a friend and I contacted them straight away. Whenever eyesight problems crop up in a conversation, I will always encourage people to go and have a chat with AVC about what they can do to help.

How has your life changed post-treatment?

Just waking up in the morning and being able to see clearly is amazing. I don’t have to fumble around for my glasses. Everything in life is that bit easier. I can read labels properly and drive with clear vision. I also used to have to buy hypoallergenic make so that my eyes weren’t irritated by my contact lenses, it is much easier for me to shop for beauty products now that I don’t have to buy specialist products.

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