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Everything You Need to Know About Eye Makeup and Eye Care

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Everything You Need to Know About Eye Makeup and Eye Care Makeup and cosmetics have been a major part of civilisations around the world throughout history. They have been a sign of wealth and status, distinguished between social orders, and even played an important role in religious and spiritual practices. In more recent times, however, makeup is more prevalent than ever. Many of us refuse to leave the house without applying a little concealer or mascara. But few of us…

How Much Should You Pay for Laser Eye Surgery?

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How Much Should You Pay for Laser Eye Surgery? There are a lot of things to consider when choosing a Laser Eye Surgery clinic, but perhaps one of the most pressing on most people’s minds is cost. Much like buying a house or a car, having Laser Eye Surgery is an investment. But unlike these examples, finding treatment at the right price can be notoriously complicated. So, how much should you pay for Laser Eye Surgery? When you’re looking to…

Why London is the Best Place in the World for Laser Eye Surgery

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Why London is the Best Place in the World for Laser Eye Surgery Since becoming widely available more than 30 years ago, Laser Eye Surgery has become the most popular elective procedure worldwide – but some places have become particular hotspots for the life-changing treatment. Take London for example… London is known as one of the great cities of the world. It offers a diverse range of cultures, architecture, and attractions, and remains one of the most popular tourist destinations…

The Benefits of Laser Eye Surgery for Long-Sightedness

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The Benefits of Laser Eye Surgery for Long-Sightedness For those lucky enough to have naturally perfect vision – and even many of us without – it can be difficult to remember the characteristics of long-sightedness and short-sightedness. The terms can often be mixed up, causing confusion, especially when the various names for the errors are used interchangeably. For example, the medical term for long-sightedness is “hyperopia”; however, it is also commonly called “hypermetropia” or “far-sightedness”. So, what do we mean…

Symptoms and Treatments for Presbyopia (Reading Glasses)

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Symptoms and Treatments for Presbyopia (Reading Glasses) Like many of the common signs of ageing, presbyopia is unfortunately a problem that will eventually come to us all. In fact, most of us aged over 40 will have probably started to notice the signs of this common vision problem. You might initially dismiss these symptoms but eventually, as the annoyance persists, you’ll concede that something really needs to be done. But what are the symptoms of presbyopia – also flatteringly known…

How Should I Feel After My Laser Eye Surgery Consultation?

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How Should I Feel After My Laser Eye Surgery Consultation? So, you’ve been considering Laser Eye Surgery for a while and finally decided to take the plunge and book your initial consultation. You might have booked appointments at just one clinic or several, but you’re still confused about how you’re feeling about the procedure. You might even be wondering, “How should I feel after my initial consultation?”. This time can be crucial in your decision-making process and whether or not…

How We are Biologically Engineered to Protect Our Eyes

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How We are Biologically Engineered to Protect Our Eyes We humans have evolved over millions of years with the adoption of certain behaviours and qualities that are vital for our very survival. From our hardwired tendency to form close relationships with others to our instinct to hunt and gather, the human mind and body have developed a natural knack for self-preservation. This includes various biological mechanisms designed to stop any harm coming to our eyes. Like our brains, the human…

Going Ahead with Laser Eye Surgery: What is Informed Consent?

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Going Ahead with Laser Eye Surgery: What is Informed Consent? Laser Eye Surgery has grown in popularity to become the most commonly performed elective procedure. But its surprisingly short recovery times and impressive safety profile can make it easy to forget that Laser Eye Surgery is a highly complex procedure that, like any other surgery, comes with a risk of complications. As such, patients undergoing Laser Eye Surgery must be aware of a number of terms and conditions relating to…

London Vision Clinic: Home to the Best Lasers in the World

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London Vision Clinic: Home to the Best Lasers in the World Every one of our dedicated and knowledgeable staff at the London Vision Clinic is passionate about delivering the best possible service and treatment to our patients. It is this goal that has driven many of our achievements, both collectively, and as individuals. But perhaps our biggest contribution comes from our surgeons and their work towards continuously improving laser technology within the Laser Eye Surgery field. It is no secret…

Can I Speak to Someone Who Has Had Laser Eye Surgery?

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Making Up Your Mind: Can I Speak to Someone Who Has Had Laser Eye Surgery? With the rise of capitalism, advertisements and the spin of pushy salespeople have been significant influencers in our decision to buy certain products or use certain services. In fact, the advertising industry has become a multi-billion-pound sector in its own right. However, there is one influence that remains as strong as ever: word of mouth – that is, personal recommendations based on the experiences of…