Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery if I Suffer from Hay Fever?

Although most of us cannot wait to say goodbye to the dark, cold and depressingly short winter days and greet spring with a warm sigh and joyful heart, for some people the season change comes with an inconvenient and unwelcome side effect… hay fever….

Do Laser Eye Surgery Results Correlate With Costs?

Consumers find it difficult to make comparisons between laser eye surgery providers, as there is no consistent approach to pricing. Some providers have one all-inclusive price and others don’t package their services. This results in some cases is that prospective patients can be at best confused and at worst misled by laser eye surgery marketing practices. However, the key thing to note is that substantial quality differences DO exist across providers. Read more about the factors to compare when assessing pricing for laser eye surgery….

Could Laser Eye Surgery Be Better Value Than Contact Lenses?

Would you rather have an asset or a liability? When it comes to housing – the answer seems clear. When it comes to vision, however, many don’t see things as clearly. We help you compare laser eye surgery costs with the cost of wearing contact lenses, particularly taking into account actual lens costs, fitting, check ups and solution Read here to understand more of the long term costs comparison….

Does Laser Eye Surgery Technology Correlate With Laser Eye Surgery Costs?

You can usually expect higher costs with newer laser technology options. Over time as you can imagine more and more important developments are added to laser technology. Most providers ideally will provide a single and simple pricing that incorporates the use of various technologies. Understand more about what the laser eye surgery costs typically go towards….

Why Does the Cost of Laser Eye Surgery Differ Between Clinics?

The laser eye surgery industry is a minefield, there are a lot of different levels of patient care and the pricing structures vary considerably between clinics compared to London Vision Clinic. At London Vision Clinic, the simple pricing approach involves offering patients a full all inclusive package, lessens the confusion. Read more about why surgery prices vary between clinics….

How Does Aftercare Differ Between LASIK and PRK/LASEK? [VIDEO]

The main difference between LASIK and PRK or LASEK is in the healing time, so the post-operative instructions differ between LASIK and PRK / LASEK. Learn more about the aftercare from London Vision Clinic here……

What Are Intraocular Lenses (IOLs) and When Are They Used?

What Are Intraocular Lenses (IOLs) and When Are They Used? Intraocular lenses – or IOLs – are an important product in the world of vision correction. In fact, they are vital in Cataract Surgery, which just happens to be the most commonly performed elective procedure in the UK. With over 400,000 cataract procedures performed by the NHS each year in England alone, you may well think (correctly) that IOLs are indispensable. So, when you realise that IOLs are not only…

Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I Have Glaucoma? [VIDEO]

Glaucoma itself is not a contraindication to laser eye surgery. Of course it is very important to ascertain the extent of the glaucoma before the patient undergoes any treatment. …

The Potential Risks and Complications of Laser Eye Surgery

The bottom line is that, like many things in life, any surgery is a risk. Getting in a car is a risk, but does that mean that you are never going leave your house again? Giving birth is a risk, but people still do it every day. Having your wisdom teeth out is a risk!…

Laser Eye Surgery for… Astigmatism

Laser Eye Surgery for… Astigmatism Over the decades since its popular introduction in the 1980s, Laser Eye Surgery has developed to become the most popular elective procedure in the world. To date, millions of people have experienced how Laser Eye Surgery can change their lives for the better. Despite this popularity, however, many are still unaware that they too could wave “goodbye!” to glasses and contact lenses for good. That’s right, Laser Eye Surgery can now treat a wide range…