Why Does Chopping Onions Make You Cry?

Yes, you’ve guessed it, we’re talking about the perennial problem of onion-chopping here. Whether it is for winter soups, autumn sauces, spring or summer salads; onions are the mainstay of any kitchen store cupboard. With many varieties to choose from, these versatile vegetables have one thing in common: they make your eyes water. And their preparation is a constant source of anguish for any cook with half way sensitive eyes….

Philip Schofield Undergoes Laser Eye Surgery At The London Vision Clinic [video]

By now, nearly half the UK know that Philip Schofield had laser eye surgery at the London Vision Clinic. In this video and transcript, Philip shares his experiences as he entrusst his eyes to Professor Reinstein and the London Vision Clinic team….

London Vision Clinic Featured On Channel 4 Live From The Clinic – Donna Sepala’s Patient story

A staggering 2.1 billion pounds is spent on one particular accessory every year and I’m not talking handbags. 50% of the UK population suffers with poor eye sight. Every year we spend more than £2.1 billion on glasses and contact lenses. Unsurprisingly, corrective surgery has become so popular that 100,000 people had the procedure in the UK last year. LASIK, a type of laser eye surgery, costs on average £3,000 for both eyes. Recovery time for this procedure is between three and four hours….

Being part of the top team is best for optometrist Vimal

“The great thing about working here is being part of such an experienced team lead by the best surgeons. We are all trained to the highest level which makes the job really interesting” – London Vision Clinic optometrist, Vimal Piparia explains why he decided to move from Australia to the UK… despite the weather.

The Queen’s Hair Looks Great Thanks To Laser Eye Surgery

Ian Carmichael has been hairdresser to the Queen for the last 14 years – he also had laser blended vision at the London Vision Clinic to correct presbyopia just before the royal wedding. Here he shares the conversation he had with his royal client about the procedure……

Sizzling Time At The London Vision Clinic Summer BBQ

Sizzling Time At The London Vision Clinic Summer BBQ Canapés, Pimms, sizzling meat, glorious sunshine, summer hats, music and magic, were all part of the mix in W1’s Fitzroy Square as London Vision Clinic celebrate their yearly Summer BBQ with patients, surgeons and friends! As I arrived, I was given a warm welcome by the staff of London Vision Clinic. Two well-made Pimms later, I was already engrossed in conversation with some interesting characters, hearing fascinating life stories and experiences…

A Patient’s Laser Eye Surgery Video Diary (Part 4 of 8)

A Patient’s Laser Eye Surgery Video Diary Part 4 It’s the day of the Laser Eye Surgery! In part 4 of her 8 video diary posts, Kelly B. talks about her experiences on the day of her LASIK eye surgery procedure. She reflects on her feelings on how smooth, quick and painless the Laser Eye Surgery process was. Kelly, a patient, has just undergone her surgery at London Vision Clinic and talks of her experiences To watch the other videos in…