Ofra had suffered with sight problems almost all her life getting her first pair of glasses at the age of just two and a half. Ten years ago she began using contact lenses and reading glasses; but recently – due to suffering from very dry eyes – she had been struggling with the lenses. For Ofra, a keen and accomplished Iyenger yoga teacher, this was an added inconvenience…
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The world really is a darker place for people with depression.
Research carried out in Germany has shown that when people feel down they really do see a greyer world……
A Brief History of Intra-Ocular Lenses (IOLs) Over the centuries, many medical breakthroughs have helped to address the issue of visual problems, from short-sightedness to presbyopia. Despite being invented some 700 years ago, glasses remain commonplace today, while later developments such as contact lenses and Laser Eye Surgery have likewise helped to correct the sight of millions around the world. But in this article, we’re focusing on a less popular vision correction option: Intra-ocular lenses (IOLs). What are Intra-Ocular Lenses?…
Chocolate as a Stress Reliever – Take Your Fill! It doesn’t matter how much research you have done or how excited you are about the results, the chances are you will feel a bit anxious when finally heading to the clinic for your Laser Eye Surgery treatment. But while you might be tempted to reach for some medication to keep your nerves at bay, this is generally not recommended. Thankfully, there is another option: Chocolate. The Medicinal Benefits of Cacao…
Glasses or Contact Lenses: What’s My Best Option? We humans have been making efforts to combat refractive errors for hundreds – and perhaps thousands – of years. From ancient magnifying stones to early spectacles and later, contact lenses. And to this day, glasses and contact lenses are still used by hundreds of millions of people around the world. But which solution is the best – and is there a better option? Effective Solutions to Common Refractive Errors Both glasses and…
London Vision Clinic patient Emma from Oxfordshire is “eye phobic”… Dr Dan described her as being “SUPER, SUPER, SUPER squeamish” and Emma agrees with him.
“I cannot bear the thought of touching my eyes myself … let alone allowing anyone else to get close to them”, she told me.
So, of course, wearing contact lenses was completely out of the question and the prospect of laser eye surgery was very frightening indeed.
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We normally ask for patients to abstain from wearing make up for a period of one week. It is the big three that are important; the eyeliner, the eye shadow and of course the mascara. Normal face make-up, for example lipstick, is fine to use a day or two after the treatment. It is only really the make that is applied in and around the eyes that needs to be avoided for the first week….
The Snellen Chart: Understanding a Common Eye Test The words “test” and “exam” are often enough to make people shudder. You might be transported back to beige classrooms and sports halls with the sound of the clock noting the passage of time with its tick-ticking as grumpy invigilators shuffle between row after row of miserable students… A chilling memory indeed. Perhaps these connotations are enough to put us off tests, even as adults – even those that aren’t testing our…
Professor Dan Reinstein: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants Over his career, Professor Dan Reinstein has become one of the most well-known and well-respected Laser Eye Surgeons in the game. From helping to develop some of the most cutting-edge Laser Eye Surgery technology and techniques to founding one of the UK’s best Laser Eye Surgery clinics, Professor Dan has been an extremely influential figure in the field—but he is always quick to remember those who came before him. A Mentor…
Decisions, Decisions: Life in the LVC Waiting Room On any given day, the reception at our Harley Street clinic can be a haven for people from all walks of life. Some – may be patiently waiting for their initial consultation to determine whether Laser Eye Surgery is an option for them (the fact that they will likely be sporting glasses is usually a giveaway!). Others – probably fresh-faced with a slight look of apprehension -might be nervously anticipating the surgery…
