2019-10-18 12:41
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LASIK, LASEK, RLE, IOL and Cataract surgery in London, United Kingdom.
2019-10-15 12:31
Dry eye syndrome is a group of symptoms pertaining to […] Read More
2019-10-12 12:15
In this article, we will unfold the term of 20/20 […] Read More
2019-10-10 12:02
If you ever feel an itch in your eyes, you […] Read More
2019-10-06 10:30
Surgery which is carried out to the eye patients to […] Read More
2019-10-05 10:17
The sclera, the white part of your eyes, marks the […] Read More
2019-09-27 10:47
Keratoconus is an eye disease related to the disfiguring of […] Read More
2019-09-24 09:27
More people than ever before are opting for corrective eye […] Read More
2019-09-23 09:33
National Eye Health Week is a week-long campaign to promote […] Read More
2019-09-21 08:58
Cataracts are the development of cloudy patches on the lens […] Read More
2019-09-21 08:43
The cornea is normally a clear and round-shaped outer layer […] Read More
2019-09-04 22:17
Is laser eye surgery safe? If you have been considering […] Read More
2019-07-31 15:20
Laser eye surgery has helped millions of people with vision problems around the world see better and clearer. Many have achieved 20/20 vision and can perform everyday tasks without glasses o… Read More
2019-07-29 08:53
We are proud to have been featured in Optician magazine in 2019. In the article, we discuss how our Optometry Network has benefited both opticians and patients across the country and what tr… Read More
2019-07-26 09:00
After any form of eye surgery your eyes will be sensitive and more at risk of infection. Because of this, it is important to look after your eye health in the weeks post-surgery.
Your doctor… Read More
2019-07-03 10:22
What is Cataract Surgery
Cataract is an eye condition which develops when the natural lens (crystalline lens) of the eye begins to lose transparency and gradually becomes opaque. Cataract su… Read More
2019-06-24 09:00
Doctify is a globally recognised market leader in private healthcare, with high level leading medical professionals represented across each medical specialty in the UK.
Stephanie, one of the… Read More
2019-06-24 09:00
Nothing is more important to us at Advance Vision Care […] Read More
2019-06-20 16:34
The main reason I wanted laser eye surgery was after hearing so many horror stories surrounding eye infections as a result of contact lense use where people had very nearly lost their vision… Read More
2019-06-18 16:15
When my son and daughter, who followed my career to become optometrists, needed vision correction, I had no hesitation to recommend AVC. As they were not suitable for laser treatment, they b… Read More
2019-06-18 16:09
Having Laser eye treatment was always something other people did, I was never going to be brave enough to have it done. After mentioning it to my optician I was soon in contact with AVC and… Read More
2019-06-18 15:51
I had previously been to another company for a consultation for replacement lens but felt the staff were very pushy, so when I visited AVC for a consultation on a friends recommendation I wa… Read More
2019-06-18 15:35
At all stages of the consultation, treatments and after care AVC – all the staff were excellent in their professionalism, knowledge, help and friendly care.
Cataract Surgery Janu… Read More
2019-05-31 09:00
1.) During your career there have been a number of highlights, which moment are you most proud of?
I was most proud of the moment when I got my Higher Degree FRCS from all three Royal Colleg… Read More
2019-05-10 09:00
According to statistics released by the American Refractive Surgery Council, the popularity of laser eye surgery is surging – the number of procedures in the US alone was over 843,000… Read More
2019-05-03 09:00
For most people the summer months are a time to look forward to, with longer days filled with sunshine and warmer weather! For others though, a hay fever allergy can significantly disrupt t… Read More
2019-04-26 09:00
There is no doubt about it – having laser eye surgery can be a truly beneficial and life-changing experience.
However, before you decide on a clinic and surgeon, it is essential to mak… Read More
2019-04-19 09:00
Depending on whether you’re a new born baby or you have diabetes, the amount of eye examinations you’ll need each year will vary. To break it down for us, we asked Dr CT Pillai h… Read More
2019-04-12 09:00
If you’re over 40 and struggling with reading things up close, are reading glasses the only option? Mr CT Pillai, medical director of Advanced Vision Care, explains how lens replacemen… Read More
2019-04-05 09:00
When choosing to undergo any surgical procedure, it is understandable that some people are anxious about how the operation will go. Eye surgery especially can make patients squeamish –… Read More
2019-03-29 09:00
There is no doubt about it… wearing contact lenses can be a lot of hard work!
Hygiene is very important when handling lenses, so this invariably leads to a time-consuming daily regime… Read More
2019-03-08 09:00
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is changes that occur in the central area of the retina (macula), due to the aging process.
AMD often leads to the long-term deterioration of vision, a… Read More
2019-02-22 09:00
The most important thing to know with regards to the relationship between screens and the eyes is that the screens emit manmade blue light, however, our main source of blue light is sunlight… Read More
2019-02-09 09:00
Vision. Perhaps the sense we rely on most to perceive the world is our sight. A variety of problems can affect our eyesight, and to combat these, technology and procedures to treat our eyes… Read More
2019-01-25 09:00
Digital eye strain is caused by the modern electrical devices that we use in our daily lives – computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. When we use these devices for too long, the… Read More
2019-01-18 09:00
It makes sense that we should always keep our bodies hydrated if we want to remain healthy and feel energised. Dehydration can cause dizziness, dry skin, and also result in irritability and… Read More
2019-01-11 09:50
Patients undergoing laser eye surgery have long been advised that it’s essential to keep your eyes fixed in one place during the operation to avoid damage to your eye. This can be a re… Read More
2018-12-11 09:00
When it comes to Laser Eye Surgery, all is not equal! Researching which clinic to choose can be a daunting experience, and it is often hard to decipher who the real laser specialists actuall… Read More
2018-12-11 09:00
The cost of laser eye surgery in London is between […] Read More
2018-12-04 09:00
Are you looking to improve your vision but have been advised that you are unsuitable for laser eye surgery? Luckily, modern technology means that you still have options and can look forward… Read More
2018-11-27 09:00
Laser Eye Surgery Recovery – The Process Explained
Choosing to undergo Laser Eye Surgery has been a life-changing decision for millions of people – the procedure means that conta… Read More
2018-11-20 09:00
In recent years, scientists have started to investigate whether new technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Robotics could help to improve eye care. The results of some of these studie… Read More
2018-10-29 16:06
Laser eye surgery is one of the most popular and safe medical procedures in the UK, with more than 100,000 people each year electing to undergo surgery.
We now have decades of data that prov… Read More
2018-08-29 09:00
We are proud to have been featured in Optician magazine […] Read More
2018-08-13 11:18
Astigmatism is a common refractive error that is caused by the eye not focusing light evenly on to the retina. For normal vision to occur, the eye should be shaped like a ball – howeve… Read More
2018-05-14 09:14
A frequent concern of people who are interested in having Laser Eye Surgery is the recovery process – how long will it last, and what side-effects are likely?
In the vast majority of c… Read More
2018-04-17 13:35
Our Harley Street eye clinic is one of Europe’s leading vision correction treatment centres.
Patients come to Advanced Vision Care confident that they will enjoy the very best treatme… Read More
2018-03-29 12:47
In the UK, choosing to have cataract surgery on the NHS often involves a long wait, with many patients experiencing a minimum 6 month waiting time. During this period, cataracts will continu… Read More
2018-03-19 13:36
Our sight is possibly the most important sense we possess, yet how often do we think about looking after our eyes?
We tend to progress through life without giving our ability to see much tho… Read More
2018-03-12 11:56
Affecting 1 in every 2000 people, Keratoconus is a condition that if left untreated can severely interrupt normal vision, but rarely leads to total blindness.
However, it can and does have a… Read More
2018-03-07 10:00
How is it possible to ensure you get the best results from Laser Eye Surgery?
It can be hard to select an option when searching for a clinic on the internet. Some surgeons may be cheaper tha… Read More
2018-02-19 10:13
Cataract surgery is a fantastic procedure that can vastly improve vision and prevent people from going blind, yet depending on the provider you choose the results can also be highly variable… Read More
2018-02-14 13:51
Since contact lenses first became popular, they have helped to improve the vision of people all around the globe. There are now over 3 million contact lenses wearers in the UK, and there is… Read More
2018-01-31 16:23
Patient DV, 39 year old audit manager had bilateral ICLs implanted in Spain 7 years ago for myopia and astigmatism. His RE had started to develop an anterior capsular cataract.
Treatment pl… Read More
2018-01-31 15:44
At Advanced Vision Care we only use the most advanced laser eye surgery technology and the Bausch & Lomb Technolas TENEO 317 is the fastest treating and newest (released in 2017) excimer… Read More
2018-01-23 11:09
[Advanced Vision Care] ‘has made my eyesight tremendously good so my vision is fantastic now. I am very pleased with it.’
Prior to treatment, Marcus’ vision was ‘very… Read More
2018-01-15 10:22
When it comes to looking after our eyes, most of us know that our diets and lifestyles are important. Both the food we eat and keeping fit helps our vision last longer. However, many people… Read More
2018-01-10 11:19
Cataracts have been a problem for human beings for a very long time, with rudimentary treatments dating back over 4000 years – the word cataract is actually derived from the latin phra… Read More
2018-01-08 10:09
For a number of years, the NHS has struggled to to provide an efficient cataract service to patients. Despite being ordered by NICE to improve waiting times, recent reports suggest the probl… Read More
2017-12-06 12:30
“I found [AVC] fantastic. And after putting my sister and other members of staff through the clinic, we soon realised that the best people to partner with in terms of laser eye surgery… Read More
2017-12-04 15:19
Since contact lenses were first approved by the FDA in 1971, they have become an integral part in the lives of many people throughout the world. 3.5 million people wear contact lenses in the… Read More
2017-12-04 11:55
When assessing facial attractiveness, the eyes play a major role – just take a look at any attractive person and it is likely that your attention will be drawn to their eye area.
But w… Read More
2017-11-29 10:48
As we age, the chances of eye diseases unfortunately increases, so it makes sense to try and protect our vision by making a few lifestyle changes. Alongside being more physically active, one… Read More
2017-11-20 15:30
AVC has long standing optom co-management schemes with various optometry practices around the UK. We have developed a trusted relationship with all our optom partners and regularly provide e… Read More
2017-11-20 14:53
Patient MA, a 51 year old male construction director was diagnosed with Keratoconus at age 13. He was referred to the NHS Hospital Eye Service and underwent a corneal graft in his RE in 1991… Read More
2017-11-20 14:06
60 year old Mel has been wearing contact lenses for a lengthy 34 years. While they worked, they were fine but Mel ‘started to have problems‘ with his eyes. He believes his lense… Read More
2017-11-13 11:38
For modern day sportspeople, gaining an advantage over their competitors is becoming increasingly difficult. Sports science has evolved to the stage where training knowledge is widespread an… Read More
2017-11-08 10:35
The decision to wear spectacles can be a source of major apprehension, with many people worried about the effect it will have on their perceived attractiveness. In reality though, is this co… Read More
2017-11-06 14:36
With the world currently experiencing a myopia boom, more and more people are seeking to find out what their treatment options might be.
Our addiction to technological devices and a lack of… Read More
2017-10-23 13:40
At Advanced Vision Care, our world renowned, elite eye surgeons coupled with the very latest, cutting edge laser technology makes our eye clinic THE leading clinic in Europe.
And this is ref… Read More
2017-10-18 10:10
Ever thought about your eye colour?
At some point, most of us will have pondered why our eyes are a particular shade, and what, if anything, it may mean. The reality is that our eye colour i… Read More
2017-10-16 10:19
According to the World Health Organisation, there are 39 million blind people, and 217 million visually impaired humans living on Earth today. Despite regular advancements in treating sight… Read More
2017-10-11 10:53
“I didn’t think at 70 that I’d be able to see, thread a needle and doing all the things… without putting my glasses on. Best thing that I’ve ever done!”… Read More
2017-10-06 13:41
Robert suffers from Keratoconus in both eyes; it is more severe in his right eye. In fact, his vision was -17 and -11.
Keratoconus is a progressive degenerative disease that causes the corne… Read More
2017-10-04 08:51
Cataracts are a leading cause of blindness in the UK, and affect a large number of people – each year there are nearly 400,000 cataract operations performed by the NHS alone! It theref… Read More
2017-09-29 11:14
“Just do it! It’s worth the money. Before you know it, you are glasses-free.
For Theatre Manager Paul, life was all about wearing glasses. They were a constant necessity, whether… Read More
2017-09-29 09:35
Crying is one of the most powerful forms of human expression, allowing us to demonstrate our sadness or happiness to other human beings. Although we have all experienced tears running down o… Read More
2017-09-20 10:00
As humans beings, we are fortunate to have great eyesight which is the result of millions of years of evolution. Our vision enables us to spot danger, feed ourselves, and basically survive … Read More
2017-09-18 12:43
For those of us who can swim, it is likely that we have experienced the cloudy underwater world of the sea or swimming pool! Some people may find this disturbing, while others pay little att… Read More
2017-09-18 10:46
“It’s life changing. Unbeleivable surgery. You can have fantastic vision for the rest of your life.
Watch David’s review of his Lens Replacement Surgery with Trifocal IOLs… Read More
2017-09-12 13:12
Millions of people across the world are affected by phobias of different types, but one of the least known is ommetophobia – the fear of the eyes. Surprisingly, it is more common than… Read More
2017-09-12 10:59
As it is currently the school holiday period, we thought it would be apt to discuss the issues surrounding the overuse of technology and childhood eyesight problems.
Concerns have been raise… Read More
2017-09-06 13:39
I had ICL Surgery done back in Jan 2017 which was very successful giving me a perfect 20:20 vision in both eyes having suffered from high myopia for many years and intolerance to daily conta… Read More
2017-09-04 09:27
The first Intraocular Contact Lens (ICL) was implanted in 1993. It is the world’s fastest growing surgical procedure for vision correction, with one Visian ICL being implanted every 6… Read More
2017-09-01 13:01
Only a few years ago it would have been hard to imagine a human being having their sight restored with a ‘bionic eye‘. However, technology has now reached a point where it is abo… Read More
2017-08-11 09:51
The push to become more environmentally friendly has seen older types of lighting be withdrawn from sale, and increasingly be replaced by LED lights. LED’s use less energy and do not c… Read More
2017-08-04 11:02
“It was more exciting then nerve-wracking! It was great… and I now consider myself as glasses free.”
Watch Marcus’s review of his LASIK Eye Surgery on both eyes at A… Read More
2017-08-04 09:17
When it comes to healthcare, we sometimes tend to think that the medicines we take are created by scientists in a laboratory. While that is partly true, the origins of many drugs and chemica… Read More
2017-07-31 08:01
Have you ever been daydreaming and noticed squiggly lines moving across your eyesight? If so, you will know that the more you focus on them, the harder they are to see – in fact doing… Read More
2017-07-24 12:39
In the course of our lifetimes, it is very likely that we will all suffer at least one eye infection. For some of us, it may be much more frequent than that – contact lens wearers and… Read More
2017-07-14 08:38
For young children in particular, eye allergies can lead to a lot of distress, causing parents frustration and anxiety.
In the best case scenario, symptoms may be mild and disappear quickly… Read More
2017-07-07 09:31
Astigmatism is a common condition affecting thousands of people in the UK. While traditional treatments can successfully resolve it, patients are increasingly looking for a permanent and cos… Read More
2017-07-05 11:32
“I had worn glasses since I was about 8 and over a period of years I’ve gone from glasses to contact lenses. The lenses were drying up… total frustration. I wondered wheth… Read More
2017-06-28 10:08
Diabetes is a condition that can be very harmful to many organs in the human body, and the eyes are no different. Uncontrolled blood sugar levels and an insulin imbalance may result in a num… Read More
2017-06-23 10:56
To truly compete at the highest levels, elite athletes need to ensure that nothing is left to chance. Methodical training routines, diet plans, and professional coaching all help to maintain… Read More
2017-06-21 08:59
For many women, pregnancy is one of the most miraculous and defining moments of their lives – a time when plans change for ever and new routines are introduced. It is also a hectic few… Read More
2017-06-14 11:56
“When I turned 60 In decided I wanted to get rid of the contact lenses and be able to see without any extras or accessories”
Watch Travel Consultant Melanie’s review of her… Read More
2017-06-02 11:16
Human eyesight has evolved over millions of years, giving us a range of vision that enables us to survive, prosper, and enjoy life.
Yet we are not the only ones who occupy this planet &ndash&hell…Read More
2017-05-31 13:54
We tend to think of failing eyesight as a consequence of getting older – something we should expect rather than something we can prevent.
Of course, that is partly true. As we age our… Read More
2017-05-31 12:36
With our world class, highly experienced surgeons and cutting edge technology coupled with a track record that is second-to-one, many people choose AVC for their laser eye surgery.
Here are… Read More
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