NIH Grant Awarded To London Vision Clinic For Eye Disorder Screening

NIH Grant Awarded To London Vision Clinic For Eye Disorder Screening Dr Dan and the London Vision Clinic research team have been awarded a grant which could change the visual outlook for people suffering from the degenerative disorder of the cornea known as keratoconus. The five year grant awarded by the National Institutes of Health (part of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services) enables the clinic – together with colleagues at Columbia University in New York (where Dr…

NIH Grant Awarded To London Vision Clinic For Eye Disorder Screening

NIH Grant Awarded To London Vision Clinic For Eye Disorder Screening Dr Dan and the London Vision Clinic research team have been awarded a grant which could change the visual outlook for people suffering from the degenerative disorder of the cornea known as keratoconus. The highly prestigious RO-1 five year grant awarded by the National Institutes of Health (part of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services) enables the clinic – together with colleagues at Columbia University in New…

Two Optometrists Selected To Hike The Exclusive Arizona Wave

Two Optometrists Selected To Hike The Exclusive Arizona Wave Although not listed as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World; and being less well-known and far more difficult to find than its listed neighbour The Grand Canyon, the Wave in Arizona, with its remarkable swirled bands of coloured geological formations, is nonetheless one of the most sought after destinations in the world for dedicated photographers and hikers alike. And it is ultimately only a very few, truly determined…

Passionate About Planes – Meet Dana The High Flying Patient Care Coordinator

Passionate About Planes – Meet Dana The High Flying Patient Care Coordinator When the unpronounceable Eyjafjallajökull volcano erupted in the spring of 2010 the vast majority of us living in the densely populated South of the UK enjoyed the unexpected side effect of peaceful skies. After accepting the inconvenience of disrupted flight plans, it was a pleasant bonus to actually listen to the birds singing as we went about our daily lives. However, one London Vision Clinic patient care coordinator…

Elle The Organiser Lends Her Skills To Tilganga Eye Hospital

Most patients visiting the London Vision Clinic reception are either somewhat preoccupied by the thought of their forthcoming surgery, or relishing the sensation of being “glasses-free” for their post-operative checks.
While friendly faces greet them in reception before being ushered away for various scans, tests and eye checks; the majority of visitors to 138 Harley Street barely give a thought to the behind-the scenes mechanics and carefully conceived system which governs their personal appointment schedule throughout their laser eye surgery journey….

Meet Brendan – The Optometrist Born Under A Wandering Star

Meet Brendan – The Optometrist Born Under A Wandering Star To say that London Vision Clinic optometrist Brendan Duane has the Travel Bug would be a serious understatement. In fact it would probably be easier to mention the places in the world that he hasn’t visited rather than to list those that he has. It would also be true to say that there are very few – if any – corners of the Globe that don’t interest him at all;…

What Kind Of Laser Do You Use In The Laser Eye Treatment? [video]

The laser that is used is an ultraviolet light. It is ultraviolet light at 103 nanometres. It is a specific wavelength which is absorbed very, very efficiently by the cornea. It is actually an extremely light touch laser, you cannot harm yourself. You can put your hand under it and nothing happens.

What Is The Risk Of A Complication During Laser Eye Surgery?

The risk and complications, it is a very difficult question to answer because it is like any other medical procedure. It depends a lot on who is doing the surgery. In expert hands, the surgery is exceedingly safe. It has been said to be the safest surgical procedure that we do. Certainly laser eye surgery is now the most common surgical procedure on the planet. Of all procedures of the whole body, it is the one that is performed most common….

I Said Goodbye To My Jam-Jar Specs And Hello To 20/20 Vision

I Said Goodbye To My Jam-Jar Specs And Hello To 20/20 Vision Corrective eye surgery is now an option for patients with very short sight thanks to a laser so accurate it could write a word on a grain of sand. Although 100,000 Britons undergo surgery for short sight every year, it is estimated that half a million others have been deemed unsuitable because their lens prescription is too high or they suffer from dry eyes, a condition that can…