LVC - Part 24

NIH Grant Awarded To London Vision Clinic For Eye Disorder Screening

Posted on 14/05/2012 (15/03/2021)

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

Posted on 11/05/2012 (04/12/2015)

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…

The Chelsea Flower Show And Britain In Bloom – A Feast For Your Eyes

Posted on 10/05/2012 (04/12/2015)

The world’s most famous flower show is back for another year, kicking off the UK’s summer social season with spectacular gardens and stunning floral displays. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show – which runs this year from May 22 to 26 – is a feast for your eyes….

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

Posted on 25/04/2012 (04/12/2015)

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

Posted on 23/04/2012 (26/06/2019)

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

Posted on 13/04/2012 (04/12/2015)

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 Is The Risk Of A Complication During Laser Eye Surgery?

Posted on 10/04/2012 (04/12/2015)

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….

Dr Dan Steps Up To Academic Front Line

Posted on 02/03/2012 (05/12/2015)

Recently Dr Dan returned to the academic front line to lecture  at the prestigious Columbia University in New York where he has received a  professorship – he had previously also held this title at Cornell University. Here he also explains why – man per paper – the London Vision Clinic is now the most efficient researcher in the world  of ophthalmology….

How Long Will It Take To Get Back To Normal Activity? [Video]

Posted on 29/02/2012 (19/06/2019)

Most patients are back to their normal routine within a day or two. We tend to ask patients to take one day off – the day after their surgery, to reside in a relaxed environment and take time to adjust to their new vision and get used to placing the lubricant drops in their eyes….

When Can I Drive After Laser Eye Surgery? [video]

Posted on 22/02/2012 (05/12/2015)

Most patients are driving standard the next day, 98% of our patients at London Vision Clinic are within driving standard or better on day 1. Having said that of course the surgeon will do your first consult for you the day after your treatment and will be able to advise you on the suitability of you being able to drive that day or whether it is important to hang on a day or two before you are allowed to do so….

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