Spreading the Word: Our Patients’ Laser Eye Surgery Stories Getting the word out about your business and services in a busy marketplace can often seem impossible. It may be worthwhile to book an ad slot on the radio, a fancy two-page spread in a glossy magazine, or even a cheesy television commercial. But among all the in-your-face adverts with Tina Turner’s “Simply the Best” booming in the background, we have found a different approach can be more effective: Spreading the…
Laser Eye Surgery News
PRESBYOND®: The Journey from Concept to International Treatment
PRESBYOND®: The Journey from Concept to International Treatment For many years, Laser Eye Surgery successfully corrected the vision of patients with a wide range of prescriptions. Many of these patients are still enjoying clear, glasses-free vision thanks to this life-changing treatment. But there was one refractive error that Laser Eye Surgery was once powerless against: presbyopia. That is, until the development of PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision. This revolutionary treatment for presbyopia (which literally translates to “old eye”) has helped many…
Calming Your Nerves for Laser Eye Surgery: The Soft Toy Approach
A few days after meeting identical twins Margaret Winstanley and Kath Hooley, (who were at the London Vision Clinic for their one month post- operative check up), I found myself in another laser eye surgery clinic – 6,000 miles away – in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles……
Remember 3D Movies? How Does This “Gimmick” Work?
Glenn Carp, was born and brought up in South Africa so it is hardly surprising that he should use examples of wildlife to explain the concept of binocular vision, depth of perception (or stereoacuities) and……
Eye surgery In The Himalayas – London Vision Clinic Foundation Work
In this video, you’ll see the challenges faced by some of the most disadvantaged people in Nepal, and how mobile eye surgery can prolong people’s lives in the Himalaya….
Fatherhood or Football? Reasons to Have Laser Eye Surgery
It took five years before Jonathan picked up the phone and told his sister that he wanted her to arrange his laser eye surgery……
A Friend is Never Far Away: Join the Extended London Vision Clinic Family
I have long believed in the “Six degrees of separation” theory, sometimes referred to as the “Human Web”. It refers to the idea that everyone is at most six steps away from any other person in the world……
Through the Eye of a Needle – Life after PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision
Through the Eye of a Needle – Life after PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision Body language experts tell us that our gestures can tell ourselves and others a lot about our intentions or state of mind. Some studies even suggest that 55% of communication is derived through non-verbal communication. For example, crossing our arms is widely seen as a sign of defensiveness, perhaps employed as a way to self-soothe when we feel uneasy or uncomfortable with a situation. In some situations,…
Exploring the Different Types of Refractive Surgery
Exploring the Different Types of Refractive Surgery For hundreds of years, glasses offered not only the best but also the only solution to common refractive errors such as myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia (long-sightedness), and astigmatism. But as technology has developed over the years, more options have become available, including various types of refractive surgery. While Laser Eye Surgery may be the most well-known type of refractive surgery, it is far from the only option when it comes to vision correction. In this article,…
Laser Eye Surgery: Should I Stay at Home or Go Abroad?
Laser Eye Surgery: Should I Stay at Home or Go Abroad? In the 2020s, we find ourselves living in a new world. The UK’s exit from the European Union, followed by the Coronavirus pandemic, made global travel more uncertain and more expensive. Yet, many may still be left wondering whether travelling abroad for Laser Eye Surgery could be a cheaper option than having treatment in the UK. Some may even consider planning a holiday around their Laser Eye Surgery treatment…
