Emily Ledger

Celebrating Over 2,000 Independent Reviews!

Posted on 03/06/2025 (03/06/2025)

Celebrating Over 2,000 Independent Reviews! In the years since Professor Dan Reinstein founded the London Vision Clinic, we have become well-known around the world for our dedication to patient care and achieving outstanding results. Our surgeons have featured in newspapers and magazines, appeared as experts on television, and have treated a number of high-profile celebrities. As a small, independent clinic, we’re incredibly grateful for all of these opportunities. Such recognition of our hard work is great and has undoubtedly helped…

10 Annoying Things that Every Glasses Wearer Will Know

Posted on 30/04/2025 (01/05/2025)

10 Annoying Things that Every Glasses Wearer Will Know For those lucky enough to have never needed glasses, it can be easy to overlook just how much of an impact they can have on day-to-day life. While they might be extremely useful and, in some cases, even vital for performing everyday tasks, there’s no denying that wearing glasses comes with a huge number of drawbacks. Do any of these ten annoying things sound familiar to you? 1. Foggy glasses in…

LASIK vs LASEK vs ReLEx SMILE: Laser Eye Surgery Treatments

Posted on 31/03/2025 (02/04/2025)

LASIK vs LASEK vs ReLEx SMILE: Laser Eye Surgery Treatment Types With so much jargon and a seemingly endless list of treatment types and brand names thrown around, many people can become overwhelmed by the prospect of Laser Eye Surgery. But the truth is, many of the confusing abbreviations you will come across are actually variations of the same three core treatments: PRK/LASEK, LASIK, and ReLEx SMILE. So, what is the real difference between these three procedures? Let’s find out…

When is the Best Time to Have Laser Eye Surgery?

Posted on 26/03/2025 (27/03/2025)

When is the Best Time to Have Laser Eye Surgery? From choosing the right clinic and surgeon to taking time away from work, there are many factors to consider when planning to undergo an elective procedure like Laser Eye Surgery. But is there a time of the year that is considered the “best time to have Laser Eye Surgery”? The 18th-century English theologian John Trusler once said, there’s ‘no time like the present, a thousand unforeseen circumstances may interrupt you…

What Happens if I Move My Eyes or Blink During Laser Eye Surgery? [VIDEO]

Posted on 26/03/2025 (27/03/2025)

What Happens if I Move My Eyes or Blink During Laser Eye Surgery? Modern developments have helped to make Laser Eye Surgery safer, and more effective than ever before. Modern techniques have built on the practices of traditional refractive surgery to offer patients a surprisingly comfortable and speedy procedure. But it’s only natural to have some niggling worries when heading into the treatment room (and before!). In the early days of refractive surgery, it was common for patients to look…

Does Screen Time Increase Your Child’s Risk of Short-Sightedness?

Posted on 25/03/2025

Does Screen Time Increase Your Child’s Risk of Short-Sightedness? Several studies have revealed that the incidence of myopia (short-sightedness) is on the rise. New research indicates that this increased prevalence may be linked to our ever-growing reliance on screens, particularly in children. Short-sightedness is the most common refractive error. In 2020, it was estimated to affect around 2.6 billion people, and the World Health Organisation predicts that 3.4 billion people will have the error by 2030. Some figures also indicate…

How Long Do Laser Eye Surgery Results Last?

Posted on 28/02/2025 (03/03/2025)

How Long Do Laser Eye Surgery Results Last? As one of the leading Laser Eye Surgery clinics in the country – and the world – we receive our fair share of queries concerning this life-changing procedure. But perhaps one of the most common questions we hear from our prospective patients is this: “How long do Laser Eye Surgery results last?”. After all, considering the procedure can be performed in a matter of minutes, it might be easy to assume the…

What are Alternative Treatments to Laser Eye Surgery?

Posted on 28/02/2025 (03/03/2025)

What are Alternative Treatments to Laser Eye Surgery? Laser Eye Surgery has come a long way since its introduction in the late 20th century. Today, it can be used to correct the full range of refractive errors, from short-sightedness to presbyopia. But while this life-changing treatment is now suitable for more people than ever before, it may not be the right option for everyone. Thankfully, other refractive treatments could help. Ongoing development and innovation have helped to make Laser Eye…

ReLEx SMILE: The Latest Innovation in Laser Eye Surgery

Posted on 31/01/2025 (04/02/2025)

ReLEx SMILE: The Latest Innovation in Laser Eye Surgery Science and technology have made countless advancements over the last few decades, improving almost every aspect of our lives. Whether it’s planning a holiday or doing a food shop, most things you can think of are easier today than they were 40 years ago. But perhaps the most meaningful innovations of recent years have come in the form of medical developments – including in the Laser Eye Surgery field. The latest…

At What Prescription Do You Become Legally Blind?