Can Cataract Surgery Give You 20/20 Vision? The formation of cataracts in the eyes can represent a significant burden and be associated with a considerable impact on your vision. If left untreated, these cloudy obstructions can even lead to blindness. Thankfully, there is a simple and effective solution: cataract surgery. Cataract surgery is a routine procedure that involves removing the cataracts from the eye to restore your vision. This removes the obstruction and replaces the natural lens with an artificial…
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Can You Drink Alcohol After Cataract Surgery?
Can You Drink Alcohol After Cataract Surgery? If you are considering or awaiting Cataract Surgery, you may well spend more and more time researching all the ins and outs of your treatment. You may start with questions such as, “How long will the surgery take?”, “Does Cataract Surgery hurt?“, or “Can cataracts return after surgery?“. Once these bases have all been covered, you may begin to wonder about more practical things concerning your lifestyle. For example: “Can you drink alcohol…
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery if I Have Thin Corneas? [VIDEO]
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery if I Have Thin Corneas? Making the decision to enquire about Laser Eye Surgery is the important first step on the road to clear vision. Every year in the UK alone, more than 100,000 people have Laser Eye Surgery and change their lives for the better. So, when you finally decide to ditch the glasses and contact lenses, there is one thing you don’t want to hear: “You’re not a good candidate for the…
Costs of High-Profile Treatment for Higher Prescriptions [VIDEO]
Costs of High-Profile Treatment for Higher Prescriptions It is not uncommon at London Vision Clinic for us to see patients who have been told their high prescription makes them unsuitable for Laser Eye Surgery. However, in our experience, this is often not the case. With access to state-of-the-art Laser Eye Surgery technology and world-class expertise, we are able to treat very high prescriptions at our Harley Street clinic. But, you may wonder, is high-profile treatment more expensive than standard treatment?…
Will My Health Insurance Cover Laser Eye Surgery?
Health insurance tends to not cover the treatment because it’s considered an elective procedure, However, it’s best to check with your provider as they are all different….
Is Laser Eye Surgery a More Eco-Friendly Approach to Vision Correction?
Is Laser Eye Surgery a More Eco-Friendly Approach to Vision Correction? There is no doubt that Laser Eye Surgery has become increasingly popular in recent years, thanks to increased accessibility and advancements in technology making more people suitable for treatment. But there is one factor that may be becoming more prominent in people’s minds: the environmental impact of other visual aids. Most of us are becoming ever-more conscious of our carbon footprint and our wider impact on the environment. We…
What are the Causes and Solutions to Dry Eyes?
Iphones, laptops, and colossal digital screens dominate our everyday lives forcing us to move away from paper products and focus on going digital. With the emergence of new technology over the past several years, one has to wonder will this affect vision and increase the prevalence of glasses. The real question is: Will the advance of more and more technological products have a negative effect on our vision?…
How Long After Cataract Surgery Can You Bend Down?
How Long After Cataract Surgery Can You Bend Down? If you’re preparing for Cataract Surgery, it is likely you will have a lot of questions about the procedure and your recovery. For example, you may wonder when you can get back to exercising after your treatment. Or maybe you’d like to compare private Cataract Surgery with NHS treatment. But, it’s unlikely that you have given a second thought to when you will be able to bend down again. This…
Can You Exercise After Cataract Surgery?
Can You Exercise After Cataract Surgery? Cataract Surgery is the most commonly performed procedure in the UK. As such, it makes sense that so many people have questions about what to expect from the surgery and recovery period. And that’s why we’re on a mission to provide all the answers and tell you everything you need to know about Cataract Surgery, including: Can you exercise after Cataract Surgery? For many people, exercise and sports is an important part of their…
Some Facts and Myths about Laser Eye Surgery According to Prof. Reinstein
Under the grabbing headline “Will a sneeze wreck my laser eye surgery?” Dr Dan lays out some facts and the myths surrounding the procedure in the health pages of a major Sunday newspaper……
