There is No “Sell-By Date” on Aftercare at London Vision Clinic There are many things to consider when choosing your Laser Eye Surgery provider, from cost and location to the clinic’s results and patient outcomes. With so many things to think about, it can be easy to overlook another important consideration: Aftercare. Adequate aftercare can play a crucial role in achieving the expected treatment outcomes following Laser Eye Surgery. Moreover, if you don’t read the fine print at some clinics,…
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Spreading the Word: Our Patients’ Laser Eye Surgery Stories
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…
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……
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……
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…
Questions To Ask When Choosing A Laser Eye Surgery Clinic
Questions to Ask When Choosing a Laser Eye Surgery Clinic Deciding to go ahead with Laser Eye Surgery often comes after settling a whole bunch of other concerns and queries, too. After all, when going into a surgical procedure that involves something as important as your vision, you want to be sure you are as informed as possible about the whole process. But this can leave you with more questions than you ever bargained for. Luckily, we’ve put together a…
The Last Straw and Going Ahead with Laser Eye Surgery
The Last Straw and Going Ahead with Laser Eye Surgery When it comes to making some important decisions, there is often a “last straw” moment that pushes us over the edge of an invisible line. This is the moment at which we decide, “enough is enough”. And from that moment on, our mind is made up. Of course, the idea of “the last straw” comes from the idiom: “the straw that broke the camel’s back”. That is to say, the…
