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Matt Willis

Matt Willis

Singer and TV personality, London
Jaye Jacobs

Jaye Jacobs

Actress (Waterloo Road/Holby City), London
Lynda Bellingham

Lynda Bellingham

Actress and TV personality
Hari Dhillon

Hari Dhillon

Actor, Holby City
Amelle Berrabah

Amelle Berrabah

Singer, Sugababes
Amanda Mealing

Amanda Mealing

Actress (Strikeback/Holby City), London
Conor O’Shea

Conor O’Shea

Harlequins Director of Rubgy, London

"Thank you for the opportunity to view the ICL and CLE surgeries today with Dr Helgason who like yourself is a true artist in refractive surgery"

Keval Dattani, MBA DIC BSc Hons MCOptom

Optician, London
Cassidy Yang

Cassidy Yang

Vetinary Student

"‘Excellent service'"

Gary Wright

Luton

"‘Very pleased with results which were better than expected. Would recommend to others.’"

Michael Powell

London

"Everyone was so efficient and I was in and out within 15 minutes."

Mr Keith Welch

Site Manager, London and DME winner

"I am beyond satisfied with the results and would highly recommend ICL with AVC; truly a life changing experience! Thank you a thousand times Mr Pillai and your wonderful staff..."

Caroline McKenna

Housewife, London, and DME Winner

"I chose AVC because they were the very few clinics that allowed you to meet the surgeon before the surgery."

Nikita Joshi

London

"I have had no problems and am delighted with the result that has been achieved"

Teressa Mossey

Hertfordshire

"I am now glasses free and would recommend AVC to anyone. You can’t take a risk with yout eyes so you go to the best."

Daniel Smith

Hampshire

"Excellent care during and after treatment and it is the best thing I ever did"

Hannah Terlingen

London

"I felt comfortable at every stage of the process"

Trudy O’Sullivan

Chertsey

"All the material and information provided matched the overall experience which helped make the overall a good experience."

Elizabeth Williams

London

"I am delighted with the results and service. It is truly life changing."

Greg Kelly

Jersey, Channel Islands

"It’s great to be able to drive without glasses – many thanks."

Steven Hunter

London

"Following my consultation with the optometrists and Mr Pillai, I felt thoroughly confident and even excited about going through to having laser eye surgery!"

Alexandra Ross

London

"I suffered no pain or discomfort at all during or after treatment"

Sally White

South London

"I thought that this was the most fantastic experience"

Alice Scott

London

"I can see very well now and it is wonderful to wake up and be able to see clearly"

Marilyn Watson

Hertfordshire

"The outcome has exceeded my expectations. My long distance vision now is excellent, not only in daytime but also in night time conditions with none of the side effects associated..."

John Hands

London

"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 felt..."

Sue Bennett

London

"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..."

Hannah Durden

London

"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..."

Paul Goodman

London

"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..."

Julian Hay

London

"The whole team at Advance Vision Care who I came into contact with were excellent and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone."

Julia Doel

London

"The service AVC has provided me has been nothing short of a miracle and I will be forever thankful for what they given me. I recommend that anyone not sure..."

Karim Matloub

London

"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..."

Emma Riddell

London

"For people with high refractive errors and astigmatism plus amblyopia there is a hope now. Implantable contact lenses are an option which is safer and reversible. I highly recommend it..."

Ibrahim Khan

London

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Phill Scott

London

"The treatment was very quick and painless. My life was changed as I can now read and drive without glasses. Also I have no problems now with motorcycling. I have..."

David Turnbull

London

"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..."

Constance Black

London

"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."

Beverley Ann Pennekett

London

"When I contacted Advance Vision Care they opened up a whole new world, for I was their priority and I was put at ease immediately. They wanted to know what..."

Pauline Senior

London

"I wish I had the Clear lens exchange done years ago. I can highly recommend this simple procedure to anyone."

Lawrence Wilson

London

"AVC advised me that Laser eye surgery was not possible due to me having Keratoconus. The alternative option was Implantable Contact Lenses. The procedure is painless and the care that..."

Paul Ravenscroft

London

"The amazing results are life changing for me, and although I was extremely nervous at both appointments, I would do it again! There are not enough words to describe the..."

Julie Lawrence

Suffolk

"I would definitely recommend AVC to friends with similar eye sight. The Clear Lens Exchange procedure has definitely been life changing for me. Although it is a big decision to..."

Jane Patrick

London

"The bespoke treatment certainly lived up to its name. Another vital aspect of the service is that at no stage did I feel under pressure to make any decision outside..."

Denise Percy

Wales

"Advanced Vision Care is at the top of its game, highly professional and a hard act to better!"

Catherine Fisher

Cumbria

"From the greeting of the receptionist through to the surgery and aftercare, I could not have been more satisfied. The whole team were professional, informative and genuinely caring about me..."

Gary Usher

Hampshire

"I now have 20/20 distance vision and can read J1 which I think is about as good as it gets. Overall I am very pleased with the results and highly..."

Paul Machon

Jersey

"People take their vision for granted, but all I can say is thank you all at AVC for giving me what most people already have. I am so happy with..."

Shaun Maddock

Staffordshire

"The excellent results of the treatment would encourage me to recommend AVC to friends and family. The treatment itself was painless and comfortable."

Barbara Stacey

Rotherham

"The results have surpassed my expectations. I can thread a needle without reading glasses and my distance vision is great too. This is after only a week."

Alison Leveridge

Ipswich

"• Very accommodating from assessment to treatment • Caring and committed staff"

Sherree Hamburg

Leeds

"I would recommend laser eye surgery to everyone needing better vision. I only wish I had it done years ago. The surgery was over and done with in 15 minutes..."

Sahida Bharuchi

Ilford

"There's a reason why so many people have awarded this clinic 5 stars and it's because they really are better than the other clinics."

Derek Jennings

Twickenham

"The service was perfect; everyone was helpful and very well informed on the procedures and complications."

Rhys Liddell-Dennison

Hertfordshire

"All levels of care and service were superb, thank you. My only regret is that I didn’t do this years ago!"

Edward Jackson

London

"I cannot stop recommending Advanced Vision Care, they have given me that gift of sight."

Alex Severn

Derbyshire

"I've checked out various clinics over the internet and ended up choosing Advanced Vision Care. The main reason was the excellent initial consultation – staff were very helpful and everything..."

Monique Kox

London

"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."

Adrian Witter

Middlesex

"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..."

Simon Butler

Devon

"The surgery was great “no pain” at all and I could see without my glasses instantly. Definitely the best decision and goal achieved – no glasses and lenses. Thank you."

Janine Owen

Wales

"Everything was explained to me thoroughly, so that I was completely aware of the entire procedure. Nothing was pushed on me, and all my questions were thoughtfully answered."

Karen Thomas

Hertfordshire

"I came to Advanced Vision Care on the recommendation of a friend. My experience of the whole process was outstanding. The staff are professional, caring and I had total trust..."

Helen Bennett

Essex

"The standard of service was excellent throughout, the staff explained everything in detail and made sure I was completely comfortable at all stages of the procedure."

Rebekah Dutton

Northampton

"From the initial consultation to aftercare received I was very happy. Pawel was especially good at explaining everything and making me feel at ease with the procedure."

Anna Walford

Beckenham

"The surgery has made it a lot easier for me to go straight from work to training for the whole evening without ‘faffing’ around with contacts and lubricants."

Zita Currie

Suffolk

"I made an appointment for a pre assessment and was so impressed by the level of service I booked to have the laser treatment."

Ann-Marie Gosling

Hampshire

"Excellent service and care. Very clear explanation and all my questions were answered."

Amna Karim

London

"If you’re considering having it done, I don’t think you will find better than Mr Pillai."

Tim Gray

Sheffield

"Having worn glasses and contact lenses for many years, my new lenses have given me such freedom."

Anne Brown

Wales

"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..."

Stephen Higgs

Northampton

"I was very pleased at the personal service I received as an individual – not a number on a production line."

George Budden

London

"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."

Njomza Kukaj

London

"After only a week I have no prescription – perfect vision. I would highly recommend Advanced Vision Care to anyone."

James Rees

London

"This really is a remarkable and “life changing” experience to be freed from glasses and contact lenses."

Paul Brumpton

London

"I should have done it 10 years ago! The service was excellent."

Elodie Plasse

Hertfordshire

"After wearing glasses for 20 years, the time had come to get rid of them! Absolutely first rate!"

Nikki Cockerill

London

"I was very nervous about the surgery and Pawel and Mr. Pillai made me feel at ease and explained everything thoroughly"

Kelly Stafford

London

"I always wanted to do corrective eye surgery and be able to see my daughter's cheeky smile in the morning"

Zeinegul Salimova

London

"Before coming to AVC, I had had previous consultations with both Optimax and Vision Express and neither came close to the level of care"

Ian Reed

Lincolnshire

"I am thrilled my eyesight is better than it has ever been, even with glasses."

Dr Sarah Frearson

Harrow

"am very happy about my treatment 6 months ago. The customer service was excellent."

Barbel Christou

Oxfordshire

"I am so glad and happy I went through with my treatment and 6 weeks on it has made such a life changing difference to me."

Ryan Smith

Hertfordshire

"The procedure was quick and absolutely painless. It took only just over a day for my eyes to return to normal, except of course with their new 20-20 vision!"

Helen Laurenson

London

"it was the best thing she'd ever done in her life I knew I wanted it done too and at 77 Harley St with Mr Pillai!"

Nicola Martin

London

"I would highly recommend AVC to anyone thinking of having laser surgery."

Glenn Collins

Cambridgeshire

"The service was excellent and I don't think it could be improved."

Tracy Colborne

Oxfordshire

"The whole process is very well organised. The CLE treatment I received was straightforward, painless and most professionally carried out."

Geoffrey Hann

Peterborough

"IT'S AMAZING! I have NO regrets and although I was very nervous, I was made to feel at ease throughout!"

Lucy MacDiarmid

London

"My distance vision is better than it has ever been. I have now done much more swimming than I have ever done as I can see in the water."

Elizabeth Coleby

Essex

"I decided to have the treatment as my lifestyle is quite active."

Deborah Handford

East Sussex

"I found the whole experience very re-assuring and good. I contacted the clinic following an article in the Daily Mail about Clear Lens Implants"

Margaret Scott

Scotland

"My experience with Advanced Vision Care was first class; it was very quiet and calm with a very professional atmosphere"

Aaron Mason

Slough

"I have been needing contact lenses for about 15 years and they just annoyed me. After a shoot especially at night or sports, my eyes got dry and hurt. So..."

Billie Scheepers

London

"I CAN SEE! I am very pleased with my new eyes. I never thought it would happen to me, it's like a dream come true"

Lucia Brind

Surbiton

"I felt confident in their track record and expertise and ready to go ahead with the procedure."

Lucy North

Northamptonshire

"Having to wear glasses since childhood, it felt absolutely amazing to be able to see without them. The staff were absolutely amazing"

Mariam Khan

London

"The whole process has been fantastic, at all points I have felt informed and in safe hands. Since having the treatment performed on my astigmatism and short-sighted prescription,"

Mark Mailer

Essex

"Pawel explained the operation and gave me time to consider it without any pressure. He also offered a helpful way to pay."

Michael Carillo

Hertfordshire

"I wanted my surgery almost immediately and the clinic went out of their way to accommodate my request – excellent staff!"

Nancy Baker

London

"When I phoned with questions several weeks after the treatment, I got answers and direct advice immediately, very pleased."

Zoe Bidgood

London

"Amazing service. I can't believe how clear and crisp my vision is. All the staff were very nice and reassured me throughout my treatment."

Sarah Burness

Essex

"I was confident that the surgery would be successful. Everybody, both at Harley Street and at Colindale was very nice, friendly and confidence-inspiring. Everybody seemed to understand the procedures and..."

Sue Davison

Harrow

"Very welcoming and knowledgeable staff. I particularly liked the fact that due to my prescription I was given the option of only having one eye done first and to see..."

Marita Keremezo

London

"I can only say everything was excellent! And of course, everyone! Thank you so much for making possible such a difference."

Sally Rieder

Chichester

"I would thoroughly recommend both AVC and LASEK to anyone who is considering it, your life will never be the same again!"

Kate Gibson

Warwickshire

"I was confident that this was the best team of people, and I trusted them. I was -3.00 in both eyes before the treatment and had worn contact lenses for..."

Gifford Box

Bedfordshire

"The service I received was second to none and I am singing AVC's praises to all my friends and family who are in a similar position to me."

Rosalind Johnstone

Essex

"My life has changed after the treatment as I am now able to wake up and do whatever I need to do without finding my glasses first. I am so..."

Elliot Smith

London

"I never doubted my decision to have the surgery or that I was in the right place to have it done. A big thank you to Mr Pillai, Pawel and..."

Glenn Gilbert

Bromley

"The staff were great nothing too much trouble and the hotel was also great a thoroughly good experience all round. Thank you so much."

Mrs Elaine Boorman

Ipswich

"When you sit up after the surgery and you can make out the sign on the wall above your head it's quite over whelming!"

Alex Wright

Essex

"The results are simply life changing, after 21 years of glasses and contact lenses I still find it hard to believe how good the results are."

Tamara Cowell

Maidenhead

"I was in very good hands from the start. From the first telephone enquiries up until the surgery and post surgery, I could not find fault with the services provided..."

Caroline Van Rekum

Switzerland

"Fantastic experience from start to finish! Your highly professional, extremely capable and very friendly team filled me with confidence from start to finish."

John Koerbe

London

"I was extremely nervous about having the procedure but was put at ease by the staff. Procedure was made easier by the fact that everyone was really nice and I..."

Rachel Beck

Broxbourne

"The service was excellent. I wouldn't change anything about my experience"

Heather Fisher

Swansea

"A week down the line and my vision is absolutely fantastic! I cannot thank the staff and Mr. Pillai in AVC enough."

Andrew Howard

Swindon

"My treatment has been perfect from start to finish. I have no negative comments to make on any aspect of my case."

Ian Herbert

United Kingdom

"The results were satisfactory better than has been, predicted and expected. I can completely recommend the AVC organistaion"

Leonard Rayment

North Weald

"I have been given the gift of sight that has opened a whole new world being able to see all the time is like a miracle. Thank you."

Christina Nicolaides

London

"I felt that I was looked after very well, at a pace that I was comfortable with. Very happy with the results"

Philip Fairbanks

Dorset

"All the staff at the AVC treatment centre went out of their way to make me feel relaxed on the days of my treatment"

David Moore

Warlingham

"Excellent care before, during and after treatment. Such amazing results. Best thing I ever did!"

Hannah Terlingen

London

"The service I received was excellent."

Melissa Manister

Bournemouth

"I cannot praise everyone highly enough!! Thank you all!"

Trudy O’Sullivan

Chertsey

"I felt that I was looked after very well, at a pace that I was comfortable with. Very happy with the results."

Mr. Umit Shah

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100%

of patients achieve driving standard eyesight

50,000+

operations performed by our
surgical team

99%

of patients achieve 20/20 vision or better

5*

Advanced Vision Care are rated 5 out of 5 based on 623 independent reviews

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