It’s no secret that despite almost two decades of doctoring, I am still a terrible patient. But, in December, having toyed with the idea for ages, I decided to take the leap and see if I was suitable for laser eye surgery….
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EyeMusic: The App That Lets You Hear Shapes
It seems like there is an app for everything these days – and actually that’s not too far from the truth. Thanks to researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, there is now even an app that allows people to hear shapes and colours, with the admirable aim of allowing blind people to ‘see’ for the very first time….
Roy Moëd, Founder Of LifeBook UK, Tells His Laser Eye Surgery Story
Having good vision is so essential for our jobs and our personal lives – but something we often take for granted. After I studied to become a private pilot, having good eyesight became an undisputed priority, but I continued to ‘make do’ with spectacles when flying and didn’t give it much further thought….
Keeping An Eye On Health – The London Vision Clinic Team Are Working Out
Physical fitness is good for our eyes as well as our bodies and minds – and with regular sessions of Zumba and yoga planned for 2014, members of the London Vision Clinic team are hoping to prove the point by working out. It has long been established that a sedentary lifestyle spent staring at a computer screen can have a negative effect on your general health, well-being and comfort, including that of your eyes. However, you may be relieved to know that reversing these bad habits can spell good news for your body, your stress levels, and your vision….
What A Drag It Is Choosing New Glasses…
As a delighted London Vision Clinic patient who – in a weak, sibling-bonding moment – offered to help her sister choose new frames, I was recently struck by what a drag it is selecting new glasses. The selection process can be akin to negotiating a very expensive minefield littered with costly mistakes and fashion blunders at every turn. …
The Pros And Cons Of Glasses And Contact Lenses
It can be difficult to decide whether glasses or contact lenses are right for you. Where glasses may be better for some things, contact lenses are an improvement in other areas. Laser eye surgery is an elective procedure that can eliminate the need to use glasses or contact lenses but before you decide to opt for it, we thought we’d share some pros and cons for glasses and contact lenses….
138 Harley Street Gets Plenty Of TLC From All Colours Adam
Meet Adam Breen, our very own George Clarke. Although Adam knows every corner of the London Vision Clinic, he is rarely seen by our patients. This is because his work at 138 Harley Street begins as the clinic closes….
London Vision Clinic Named As One Of UK’s Top Workplaces For 2013
It is often noted that the challenging economic climate of recent years makes it particularly crucial for organisations to prioritise positive employee engagement. However, at London Vision Clinic, this philosophy is not merely reflective of recent conditions: ever since the clinic was founded in 2002, Professor Reinstein and his colleagues have believed that creating an environment of trust, pride and opportunity would ultimately help us achieve our main goal – to provide our patients with exceptional clinical care and customer service….
Second Suns: A Review By London Vision Clinic
As many of our patients know, one of London Vision Clinic’s proudest achievements was establishing the Refractive Surgery Unit, a satellite of the London Vision Clinic Foundation, at the Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology, Nepal, where, in partnership with Tilganga and the Himalayan Cataract Project (HCP), we have begun to perform humanitarian laser surgery on patients whose lives and livelihoods literally depend upon it. Professor Reinstein firmly believes that the Himalayan Cataract Project is, and will continue to be, “one of the major contributors to the World Health Organisation 2020 initiative to eradicate preventable blindness”….
Laser Eye Surgery: Man Loses 28″ From His Waistline
Laser Eye Surgery: Man Loses 28″ From His Waistline This article is accredited to Hugh Wilson and originally appeared on MSN News. It can be found here. A British man has achieved massive weight loss. Not after stomach stapling or cellulite removal, but after an operation – on his eyes. Michael McCarthy, 30, a film and TV illustrator from Essex, slimmed down from a size 60 waist to a size 32. When Michael McCarthy posted an old photo of himself on Facebook,…
