It isn’t uncommon for many people to feel nervous and apprehensive prior to laser eye surgery. For many people the mere thought of being awake for a medical procedure is disconcerting enough. For others it is the fear of pain….
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Updated for 2024: Keeping You Up-to-Date on All Things Laser Eye Surgery
Updated for 2024: Keeping You Up-to-Date on All Things Laser Eye Surgery Here at London Vision Clinic, we are acutely aware of the impact of misinformation around Laser Eye Surgery and other refractive procedures. That’s why we have made it our mission to make accurate information as accessible – and up-to-date – as possible. Every month, we publish new articles covering everything from the common questions asked by our patients to detailed guides on all things Laser Eye Surgery. But…
Laser Eye Surgery Results for Hyperopia at London Vision Clinic [VIDEO]
Over 98% of hyperopia patients achieve “20/32″ vision – better eyesight than the UK driving standard of 20/40. Many clinics around the world today are still not able to treat into the high ranges of long-sightedness, find out how London Vision Clinic differ in results for treating hyperopic patients….
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I Have Iritis? [VIDEO]
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I Have Iritis? Suppose you’ve been considering having Laser Eye Surgery to correct your prescription. In that case, you may well have wondered if there are any conditions or factors that could make you unsuitable for treatment. Well, the fact is, while Laser Eye Surgery has become increasingly accessible in recent years, there are some circumstances in which the procedure may not be the right choice for you. In this article, we’ll be…
Laser Eye Surgery Results for Myopia at London Vision Clinic [VIDEO]
When a patient is looking to have laser eye surgery, it is very important that they are looking at the clinic’s results but much more importantly than looking at the general results outcome….
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I Am Prone To Keloid Scarring? [VIDEO]
Keloid scarring is found to have no influence on laser eye surgery results. The over production of collagen tissue found in scars on the skin keloid formation has not been shown to be affected in the healing process within the cornea.
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Will I Receive Anaesthesia During Laser Eye Surgery Treatment? [VIDEO]
Laser eye surgery is performed using topical anaesthetic. There is no need for a general anaesthetic as the topical drops themselves are sufficient to basically completely anaesthetize the cornea and that is the area where all the treatment is being done. On top of that the patient actually needs to be awake, they need to be alert so that they can respond to the surgeon’s commands and in a sense look in the right direction toward certain target points which will facilitate their treatment and make it more reliable….
Laser Eye Surgery: How the Process Works at London Vision Clinic
In this video laser eye surgeon Mr Glenn Carp, explains the laser eye surgery process at the London Vision Clinic….
Consider the Risks of Novelty Contact Lenses This Halloween
The dangers of improper use of contact lenses are well documented. Some London Vision Clinic patients have been inspired to look into laser eye surgery as an alternative, following concerns about the damage they may be causing their eyes while wearing contact lenses for sports like swimming for instance….
Eye Health Q&A with Expert Laser Eye Surgeon Prof. Dan Reinstein
Eye Health Q&A with Expert Laser Eye Surgeon Prof. Dan Reinstein In our busy modern lives, it can be surprisingly easy to forget about one of the most important assets we have – our eyes. While many of us take our vision for granted every day, expert Laser Eye Surgeon Professor Dan Reinstein is explaining why it is so important to be on our toes when it comes to our eye health. In your opinion, do people generally take good…
