1. Review of Advanced Vision Care
Advanced Vision Care (AVC) is an independent surgeon-led clinic founded in 2003 by Mr Pillai on Harley Street, London. With no affiliation with any manufacturers, you should be able to count on treatment that’s best suited to your needs.
AVC’s Medical Director and lead surgeon, Mr Pillai, has nearly three decades of ophthalmic experience and is one of the few surgeons to have fellowships for both refractive laser surgery and cornea treatment. Patients even enjoy the benefit of speaking to Mr Pillai during the initial consultation, and can look forward to a stress-free aftercare plan, including any retreatment if necessary.
What makes AVC different? This clinic prides itself on being able to treat any eye prescription using a wide mix of treatments, meaning it may just be able to help you, even if other clinics have turned your down. Its patients also give this clinic the thumbs up, leaving hundreds of positive reviews on our site over the years.
- AVC tailors treatments to its customers’ specific visual needs.
- You can receive eye care from a small team of eye experts, each with 25 years of experience.
- Laser and non-laser treatments sit under one roof, for customer convenience.
Is there anything else I should know? As you’d expect, cutting-edge eye surgery on Harley Street comes at a price, and this time it’s higher on average than you’ll find at some of the other top-rated eye clinics dotted around the UK. And unless you happen to live in central London, there may not be a clinic near you.
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2. Treatments
Advanced Vision Care specialises in laser as well as non-laser vision correction treatments, including all the usual suspects: LASIK, LASEK, implantable contact lenses (ICL surgery), lens replacement surgery, cataract surgery and keratoconus treatment.
- Advanced Wavefront LASIK / LASEK – Highly accurate laser surgery for those with thin eye surfaces or active lifestyles.
- Phototherapeutic Keratectomy (PTK) – Therapy for treating long-term eye conditions.
- Implantable Contact Lens (EVO Visian ICL) – Suitable for patients with complex eye prescriptions, thin corneas or dry eyes.
- Lens Replacement (Refractive Lens Exchange) – Eye surgery for those over 40 with a reading prescription.
- Cataract Surgery – Removes cloudy lenses, and replaces them with artificial clear ones.
- Corneal Implants – Reshape irregular eye shapes to make contact lenses more comfortable.
As is standard with eye surgery clinics, all AVC treatments come with a 12 month aftercare package, which includes: regular check-ups, 24-hour eye expert support line, and post-op medication for the first month.
In the unlikely event that you require eye surgery enhancement, any laser fine tuning or YAG laser capsule thickening removal (following cataract treatment) is available at no extra cost.
3. Technology
Advanced Vision Care was the first clinic in the UK to house the complete Alcon Refractive Suite, which it claims is the safest non-laser technology in the country. It creates a personalised treatment plan that starts with a Verion Image Guided system in your first consultation, and continues throughout the surgery with devices that ensure superior visualisation.
The laser eye surgery treatment is also advanced. The femtosecond Intralase 5F Laser works blade-free by using pulses of harmless light to create a corneal flap, and the Bausch Teneo 317 Excimer Laser takes just 3 to 5 seconds to correct your vision.
What’s more, the highly accurate Advanced Wavefront technology is included in all laser treatments as standard, and an Eye Tracking System tracks eye movements, so you don’t need to worry about blinking during the procedure.
4. Advanced Vision Care Prices
AVC has some of the most reasonable payment options out there. It’s not the cheapest – high street clinics such as Optical Express and Ultralase take the crown for cost – but the free consultation, fixed prices, and flexible interest free finances all help their treatments work around you.
Is it worth paying more? Of course, that’s for you to decide. But to give you an idea of the prices, laser eye surgery at AVC costs £2,100 (per eye), compared to well-reviewed alternatives such as Optical Express and AccuVision which come in at around half that on average.
| Eye Surgery Procedure | Price (per eye) | Finance Options (per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Wavefront LASIK | £2,100 | £66.67 (24 months, 0% APR) |
| Phototherapeutic Keratectomy (PTK) | £2,100 | £66.67 (24 months, 0% APR) |
| ICL Surgery (Simple Lens) | £3,450 – £3,750 | £122.22 – £138.89 (18 months, 0% APR) |
| ICL Surgery (Specialist Lens) | £4,150 | £161.11 (18 months, 0% APR) |
| Monofocal lens surgery | £3,150 – £3,450 | £105.56 – 122.22 (18 months, 0% APR) |
| Multifocal lens surgery | £3,750 – £4,050 | £138.89 – £155.56 (18 months, 0% APR) |
| Keratoconus Treatment | £2,150 – £2,450 | £91.67 – £108.33 (18 months, 0% APR) |
Are there finance options?
Yes, AVC has partnered with Hitachi Finance to offer flexible payment plans, meaning you can pay the full cost of eye surgery in bite-size monthly installments.
For example, you could pay for laser eye surgery in chunks of £66.67 a month for two years interest free, or £33.59 for 60 months at 9.9% APR. That’s generous – most clinics require 11% APR, and only the first year at 0% interest.
Does medical insurance cover the surgery costs at AVC?
Yes, AVC is an accredited provider of ophthalmic surgery for many of the UK’s leading insurance companies, including:
- Allianz
- AVIVA
- AXA PPP
- BUPA and BUPA International
- Cigna
- Simply Health
As always, you’ll need to confirm how you would like to pay before booking your surgery, both with your chosen clinic and your medical insurer.
Read more: Laser eye surgery costs explained
5. AVC Review: The Verdict
Advanced Vision Care consistently receives a five-star rating from hundreds of patients, which is why this clinic makes it to our list of the best laser eye surgery clinics in the UK.
With in-depth consultations providing an honest assessment of whether eye surgery is right for you, Advanced Vision Care also takes the prize for being one of the top places for laser eye surgery in London.
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Advanced Vision Care Reviews
al kirk
great clinic
James Weston
The service was always on time and to an excellent standard. Everything was explained to me clearly and all questions were answered.. Hopefully I will now be able to apply for the police as my eyes how exactly meet to requirements. So far the treatment I have received has been excellent and I would not hesitate to recommend who is interested to Advance VisionCare.
James Hayman
Totally painless and relaxed procedure from start to finish, I would definitely not hesitate in recommending Advance VisionCare to anybody-my only disappointment is that I didn’t have the treatment sooner!
Adrian Shaw
The whole process was done very smoothly and professionally. All the staff were very helpful and courteous. The operation itself was very quick and surpassingly painless. I felt only minor discomfort, briefly during the operation and have felt no pain or discomfort at all since the operation itself. I can not recommend the procedure highly enough.
Michael White
Overall outstanding level of service
Stuart Buckingham
An excellent service at every stage-well done
Sukhvinder Gosal
The service from beginning to end was excellent. What made me feel comfortable was the fact that I met all the people that took part in the laser treatment beforehand, so by the time I went in I felt very comfortable with them all. Everyone was very friendly and made the whole experience worthwhile. I would defiantly recommend Advance VisionCare for service price and customer care.
Rose Flynn
Advance VisionCare made me feel completely at ease about going ahead with laser eye surgery. Every member of staff that I encountered was very knowledgeable. On the day of my surgery, I didn’t feel very nervous because I had read all the literature that AVC provided, 2 of my friends were allowed to come with me, and the staff were ready and welcoming when I arrived. The actual procedure was quick and pain free, and I was able to drive without glasses the very next day.
Irene Watkins
Before making the appointment I did what research I could on both clinic and staff and felt confident about coming along for a chat, the staff make you feel very welcome and comfortable. On the day of treatment I felt a little nervous of the unknown-but I need not have worried. The logistics were well organised and the staff very helpful. There were 4 of us booked for the same treatment on the same afternoon-which was great because we were able to chat and support one another. The treatment itself was fine. I would put it on a similar level as a trip to the dentist. The other patients and I was staying at the same hotel during our stay. The next morning it was back to Harley Street for a check-ups and then home. The results are great no glasses or lens! The staff set good and honest expectations of the results and, for me, these have definitely been met. The sight will continue to settle over the next few weeks.
Laurence Harper
Every aspect of the treatment was made more comfortable by the calming nature and professionalism of the team. From the initial consultation, to meeting the surgeon, having surgerey and aftercare-Advance VisionCare were excellent. Big thank you for the great results and life without glasses! Thanks you.
Sasha
Having contacted Moorfields first for a quote and being told via voicemail ( as nobody was ever available to answer the my calls) that it would cost between £3800 - £4800, I contacted Advance vision and i am so happy i did. Everyone there is so friendly and helpful. I had my treatment 3 days ago and my vision is getting better each day. The treatment wasn't painful. It was a bit uncomfortable, but it was all over so quickly. I would recommend advance vision. A big thank you to all at advance vision.
