Laser Eye Surgery Blog
Emma Brandon
Emma is not only an experienced and highly skilled optometrist; she has also been a patient at the London Vision Clinic. In typical optometrist fashion, she can reel off her exact prescription before Laser Vision Correction: OD – 6.00/-3.00 X 10; OS – 6.50/ -3.00 X 180. In short, around -9 dioptres, or very short-sighted. Emma even recalls the date of her surgery: 8 August 2006. It’s a date she says she’ll never forget. ‘Having had a lot of myopia and astigmatism… Read more
Desiree Todd
Desiree Todd joined the team at the London Vision Clinic in late 2008, having previously worked in both research and at a Laser Eye Surgery chain. When asked about her reasons for choosing to work at the London Vision Clinic over other Laser Eye Surgery providers, Desiree said, “I chose to work at the London Vision Clinic as to me it offers the epitome of what laser surgery is all about: advanced technology combined with world class standards and patient care.” Originally… Read more
Desiree Todd
Connie McEvoy
Originally from Co.Tyrone in Northern Ireland, Connie qualified as an optometrist in Manchester in 1992. By the late 1990s she was aware of the huge part that laser procedures were going to play in sight correction and was keen to get involved. She moved to London from Manchester in 2000 and worked for several years with a Laser Eye Surgery chain and then an independent laser provider. Since joining London Vision Clinic in March 2008, she is now in the privileged position… Read more
Connie McEvoy
Brendan Duane
Although a native of Melbourne, Australia, Brendan has been a successful London optometrist for over 14 years, and part of the London Vision Clinic team since 2004. A keen cricket fan, Brendan isn’t afraid to admit his delight that Australia has regained the precious Ashes. Away from the crease, he enjoys photography and travels widely. His most recent expeditions have been to remarkably diverse destinations: the high African desert of Ethiopia, the exclusive Arizona wave and the bleak beauty of Antarctica. Find… Read more
Brendan Duane
Events Around London – The Virgin London Marathon
With April bringing some long-awaited sunshine, it seems that spring might finally be around the corner for Londoners! The prospect of some sun has brought excited discussion to the Clinic, as we envisage picnics, city strolls, and cycling in Regent’s Park: if you’re looking for an alternative London experience, however, what better way to enjoy some warmer weather than by spectating at one of the city’s most famous events, the London Marathon? Taking place this Sunday, 21 April, the London Marathon is… Read more
Events Around London – The Virgin London Marathon
Can London Vision Clinic Correct Or Fix My Previous Laser Eye Surgery? [video]
98% of people who come to the London Vision Clinic can be treated. This includes patients who have been told that they are not suitable for laser eye treatment at another clinic and patients who have had Laser Eye Surgery somewhere else and are not happy with their previous results or have experienced complications. We do not only exceed the standards required by the Care Quality Commission, but we are one of only a few Laser Eye Surgery clinics in the UK… Read more
Can London Vision Clinic Correct Or Fix My Previous Laser Eye Surgery? [video]
Standardised Reporting Of Laser Eye Surgery Results Will Improve Quality Claims
Standardised Reporting Of Laser Eye Surgery Results Will Improve Quality Claims In a mature medical specialty such as refractive surgery, the value of publishing the outcomes of a particular surgical technique, study or case series is maximized if these outcomes are directly comparable to other publications. This can best be achieved by peer-reviewed journals strictly adhering to a universal standard or format for reporting outcomes. In 2000, George O. Waring III, in association with the editorial staffs of the Journal of Refractive… Read more
Standardised Reporting Of Laser Eye Surgery Results Will Improve Quality Claims
A Light Bulb Moment – Switching On For Better Sight
A Light Bulb Moment – Switching On For Better Sight Have you ever tried to buy a replacement light bulb without bringing the old one along in your pocket? The choice is quite baffling and the possibilities endlessly confusing – you almost need a degree in physics to make head or tail of it. Forget all those inappropriate jokes about how many blondes are needed to change a light bulb – it really doesn’t matter what colour your hair (or what sex… Read more
A Light Bulb Moment – Switching On For Better Sight
You’ve Gotta Have A Hobby
You’ve Gotta Have A Hobby For Dr Dan it’s the saxophone and for Glenn Carp it’s all about outdoor sports and a special passion for fly fishing. Anybody in a demanding, absorbing profession that calls for total, unwavering concentration will understand the need for a hobby. And not just any pastime will do. While knitting a scarf or baking biscuits might provide a temporary diversion, they could never allow for the necessary total switch off from the demands of Laser Eye Surgery… Read more
You’ve Gotta Have A Hobby
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