Laser Eye Surgery News

Stepping into Autumn: Enjoy Some of London’s Secret Gardens

There’s no denying that we love gardens around London, especially when the sun comes out. On these rare occasions, you will find most of us enjoying Regent’s Park – for a calm stroll, a brisk run or a mini picnic during our breaks. We also have a reputation for hosting most of our summer get-togethers at ‘hidden’ gems we come across – be it The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn (this year’s venue) or Fitzrovia Gardens (in previous years). Given this, we thought we’d share some of our other favourite ‘hidden’ gardens so that you too can enjoy the weather and a more low-key day out, a summer picnic, or a romantic stroll……

Temporary Sore Eyes for Better Sight – Is it Worth it?

Temporary Sore Eyes for Better Sight – Is it Worth it? To date, over 30 million people around the world have taken the plunge and gone ahead with Laser Eye Surgery. In fact, the treatment has become one of the most popular elective procedures worldwide, thanks to its relative safety and high likelihood of success. But many considering Laser Eye Surgery are understandably worried about the potential side effects, particularly the risk of pain during and following the procedure. In…

PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision from the Eyes of the Patient

Ken shares his experiences after a PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision treatment at the London Vision Clinic. In this video, Ken talks about his eye condition presbyopia (ageing eyes) and how he feels after his surgery. Glenn Carp, the surgeon who performed the surgery, explains the laser blended vision profile, which is used exclusively here at the London Vision Clinic….

Contact Lenses and the Risk of Blindness

Contact Lenses and the Risk of Blindness Contact lenses are one of the most popular methods of vision correction globally. They offer an effective and discrete alternative to glasses, seemingly addressing many of the shortfalls of these more traditional visual aids. However, contact lenses are not without their risks. In this article, we take a look at the risk of blindness and vision loss associated with contact lens use, sharing experiences from those affected. Contact Lenses for Vision Correction The…

A History of LASIK – The Most Common Laser Eye Surgery Procedure

A History of LASIK – The Most Common Laser Eye Surgery Procedure Laser Eye Surgery has arguably become the world’s most popular elective procedure, with over 100,000 treatments being carried out each year in the UK alone. Today, patients may undergo one of a number of Laser Eye Surgery treatments, but one remains by far the most common – LASIK. We’re taking a closer look at the history of this popular procedure and what makes it ideal for so many…

Laser Eye Surgery is All About Trust, Says Harley Street Dentist

For most people, laser eye surgery is a big deal. The process leading up to it might go something like this: we meet a friend or relative who is delighted to be glasses-free and we become curious and quiz them about the experience; or we might spot an article or watch a TV interview which whets our appetite and allows the dream of having unaided good vision begin to take shape. Inspired to do something about it, most of us will then embark on researching clinics and surgeons and methods of funding….

Patients Lucy and Ralf Tell Us of Their Laser Eye Surgery Experiences

These two patient videos illustrate two patient experiences undergoing the most advanced laser vision correction procedures by Professor Dan Reinstein of the London Vision Clinic.

 In them, Professor Reinstein explains the use of custom programming to help people see without glasses even for high prescriptions and ageing eyes (presbyopia)….