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Short-sighted? What You Can Expect From Laser Eye Surgery

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Short-sighted? What You Can Expect From Laser Eye Surgery If you have myopia (short-sightedness), you’re in good company. Recent estimates indicate that around a third of the global population might share this trait with you. But this is unlikely to comfort you if you’re one of the millions of people in the UK who are daily burdened by glasses and contact lenses. If this sounds like you, then you have likely wondered about Laser Eye Surgery before. Is it a…

Are You Spending Too Much on Laser Eye Surgery?

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The cost of laser eye surgery is listed as one of top reasons why many individuals do not end up going through with the procedure. When you look at the total cost of surgery, it can (to some) seem overwhelming, and to many even impossible….

How Variable are the Risks of Laser Eye Surgery?

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“Laser”, “eye” and “surgery” are three words that may, understandably, arouse anxiety. Unlike in the USA, where the procedure is often referred to simply as “LASIK”, one of the first obstacles for someone considering the treatment in this country may well be just getting over their pre-conceptions (which, we have found, are most often mis-conceptions) about what risks laser eye surgery involves….

Concerned About Laser Eye Surgery? Don’t Be!

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Concerned About Laser Eye Surgery? Don’t Be! Despite being the most commonly performed elective procedure in the world (and one of the safest!), many misconceptions about Laser Eye Surgery remain. Among the most common of these is that there is a high risk of serious side effects. Understandably, this can leave many prospective patients concerned about the procedure – even those who have opted to go ahead with treatment! So, we want to set the record straight. If you’re concerned…

Lost Glasses and Steamed Up Lenses: Time to Get Rid!

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It happens to the best of us. You need your reading glasses but when you go to grab them from your bag, or you desk, or your head, they’re no longer there! You’ve left them somewhere… Again! (Queue frustration and mild self-loathing.)

Here’s our list of the top-ten most common places to misplace your specs:…

What Post-Operative Care Should I Expect After Laser Eye Surgery?

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What Post-Operative Care Should I Expect After Laser Eye Surgery? There are a lot of factors to consider when 1) deciding to go ahead with Laser Eye Surgery, and 2) finding the right clinic. You will likely have considered the cost of treatment, the location of the clinic, and even the experience of the surgeon, but what about the level of post-operative aftercare? In past surveys of prospective London Vision Clinic clients, we have found that post-operative care is, in…

Essential Advice to Maintain Your Eye Health

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Essential Advice on Eye Health

Last year, National Eye Health Week reminded us all of the importance of regular eye tests. It’s recommended we have our eyes examined at least every two years, not only to ensure they’re healthy, but also to check for changes to our current prescriptions….

What If My Optometrist Finds A Problem I Didn’t Know About?

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People avoid doctors for many reasons. Some find appointments difficult to pack into a busy schedule, some are unwilling to open up to a doctor, or worried about perceived ‘time wasting’, and many even fear that being amongst sick people in the doctor’s waiting room will result in contamination! However, something that is perhaps discussed less often is the common fear that a doctor may find a problem that is bigger than what the appointment was initially booked for. This fear is, for many people, a reason to avoid regular visits to the GP, dentist, or optometrist….

Relaxing Before Laser Eye Surgery at London Vision Clinic

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If you’re reading this, you’re probably considering laser eye surgery – you may even have already booked your treatment. Either way, we don’t need to tell you that it can be a nerve-racking prospect, even for the most calm and collected individual! …