Mr Glenn Carp – “A prescription is essentially the patient’s refractive error. When the light enters the eye through the cornea and through the lens to reach the retina it needs to be focused on the retina. So any little refractive error in the pathway, whether it be in the lens or in the cornea in the front of the eye, will result in some de-focus in terms of the light reaching the retina. So your prescription essentially is just the correction factor to sharpen the light rays so that they do reach to the target.”
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The main difference between LASIK and PRK or LASEK is in the healing time. The refractive results are the same at about three months, may be even earlier by a week or two but in general terms it is the early phase where the big difference comes into play.
Most patients after the treatment will experience a little bit of discomfort for the first two to three hours. Patients traditionally will experience either a small gritty sensation almost like there is an eyelash in the eye or alternatively it is sometimes as though they have been chopping onions.
Need to have 24/7 access to the surgeon. We provide your laser eye surgeon’s mobile phone number to patients, as an emergency contact number.
Blurry vision is a common symptom to have immediately after treatment. As long as you are following all of the post-operative instructions provided in your aftercare package, the blurriness should diminish over time.
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If you are found unsuitable for laser eye surgery at London Vision Clinic, the optometrist can advise you on alternative treatment options.
The patient care coordinator at London Vision Clinic will be able to advise you on any specifics that are required before the initial screening. Read more about the preparation involved for your screening.
There should be no pressure on the patient whatsoever at any stage prior to them having treatment. Laser eye surgery is an elective process and so patients should be secure and comfortable in their decision.
