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?…
Category: Common questions
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……
Does Laser Eye Surgery Hurt? [VIDEO]
There is no pain whatsoever because we use anesthetic and the anesthetic is in the form of a drop on the eye. Essentially you put one drop of anesthetic on to the surface of the eye and for the next 20 minutes there is no pain sensation whatsoever….
Can Cataract Surgery Correct a “Lazy Eye”?
Can Cataract Surgery Correct a “Lazy Eye”? The primary aim of Cataract Surgery is to remove cataracts from the eye and address cataract-related vision loss. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that the procedure can’t help with other problems. For example, private Cataract Surgery can address refractive errors in addition to vision impairment caused by the cataract itself. So, what about other types of eye-related issues? In this article, we’re taking a look at “lazy eye” (also known as amblyopia) and…
Can Cataract Surgery Be Done On Both Eyes at the Same Time?
Can Cataract Surgery Be Done On Both Eyes at the Same Time? It is estimated that around 400,000 people have Cataract Surgery in the UK every year – on the NHS alone. That’s a lot of people who will, no doubt, have a lot of questions about the procedure as well as cataracts themselves. We’re on a mission to answer all of the common questions about Cataract Surgery, in order to educate and remove the fear and anxiety that is…
