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!…

What are Cataracts? No Longer an ‘Old Age’ Condition

When proteins, naturally present in the lens of the eye, coalesce they form a cataract. In cataracts, the lens becomes opaque, vision starts to cloud, and eyesight progressively blurs. Eventually, there is no option but to remove the cataract by surgery….

Digital Devices Are Great – But At What Cost To Our Eyes?

Like many lucky people I received an iPad for Christmas.

Regular readers of this blog will know that, although not quite falling into the “technologically challenged”category, I am still lagging a bit behind……

Laser Eye Surgery for… Hyperopia (Long-Sightedness) [VIDEO]

Laser Eye Surgery for… Hyperopia (Long-Sightedness) Laser Eye Surgery has become an extremely popular elective procedure – the most popular in the world, in fact. But many people are still unaware that Laser Eye Surgery could be the perfect option for them. Nowadays, Laser Eye Surgery can effectively treat high prescriptions and a wide range of refractive errors, including astigmatism, presbyopia, myopia, and hyperopia. What is Hyperopia? Hyperopia – known more commonly as long-sightedness or far-sightedness – is one of…

Treating Myopia (Short sightedness) With Laser Eye Surgery [VIDEO]

Laser Eye Surgery for… Myopia (Short-Sightedness) Over the last few decades, Laser Eye Surgery has rapidly evolved to become one of the most advanced and popular elective surgeries in the world. Millions of people are now enjoying the benefits of corrected vision thanks to continuous innovation and development in the field. Yet, there are many people who may still be unaware that Laser Eye Surgery could be the perfect option for them. Today, Laser Eye Surgery can effectively treat a…

What If I Am Currently Wearing Contact Lenses? [VIDEO]

What if I’m Currently Wearing Contact Lenses? Over the last few decades, contact lenses have become one of the most popular visual aids thanks to their ability to adapt to a huge variety of prescriptions and their invisible appearance. For many people, contact lenses are preferred to the more traditional glasses, and for good reason.  Contact lenses fit to your actual eye which makes for more effective vision correction. They also make for clearer vision as they are not affected…