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,…
Category: Reviews and Patient Stories
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…
Celebrating Over 2,000 Independent Reviews!
Celebrating Over 2,000 Independent Reviews! In the years since Professor Dan Reinstein founded the London Vision Clinic, we have become well-known around the world for our dedication to patient care and achieving outstanding results. Our surgeons have featured in newspapers and magazines, appeared as experts on television, and have treated a number of high-profile celebrities. As a small, independent clinic, we’re incredibly grateful for all of these opportunities. Such recognition of our hard work is great and has undoubtedly helped…
Laser Eye Surgery: What to Expect from Life After LASIK
What to Expect from Life After LASIK When walking down the street, wherever you may be in the world, you never know which strangers around you might have had Laser Eye Surgery. Other people may be wearing glasses, giving away a potential lifetime of refractive errors, but for those who have had corrective surgery, it can simply appear that they have had perfect vision all along. To date, tens of millions of people around the world have happily blended into…
Four Up-Close & Personal Accounts of Laser Eye Surgery
Four Up-Close & Personal Accounts of Laser Eye Surgery When you’re considering something as serious as undergoing an elective procedure, it can seem like there’s a lot of information to go over. First, you have to approach the arduous task of choosing a clinic, then there’s the issue of costs, and of course, a seemingly endless list of questions related to your treatment. With all these considerations, it can be easy to feel like you’re alone – but you’re not!…
What it’s like to talk to someone who has had Laser Eye Surgery?
What it’s like to talk to someone who has had Laser Eye Surgery Since its introduction almost forty years ago, Laser Eye Surgery has successfully ridden tens of millions of people of their refractive errors. Today, it is likely that most people will know someone who has had the procedure. It may be a colleague at work, a friend of a friend, or even a close family member. But for those who are still relying on pesky glasses or fiddly…
Scar Tissue And Laser Eye Surgery
A not so common issue, but still one that we continually see is that of scar tissue on the eyes. Scar tissue can occur at any point in a person’s life due to a physically or traumatic incident such as a car or sports accident. Additionally, it can also be the result of certain medical conditions. This can cause distorted and blurred vision and in some cases, this can even result in discomfort. Not all conditions that result in scar tissue are applicable for corrective eye surgery. However, renovations in laser eye surgery have made it possible to operate in some cases and patients have seen major improvements.
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London Vision Clinic: Recommendations from Past Patients
London Vision Clinic: Recommendations from Past Patients At the London Vision Clinic, we are always interested in what our patients think of their experience at our world-renowned Harley Street clinic. That’s why we invite all our past clients to leave us an honest review – and to let us know what they consider to be most important when choosing the right Laser Eye Surgery clinic for them. In fact, in the past, we conducted a survey to find out just…
How Our “Squeamish” Patient Overcame Her Fear of Laser Eye Surgery
London Vision Clinic patient Emma from Oxfordshire is “eye phobic”… Dr Dan described her as being “SUPER, SUPER, SUPER squeamish” and Emma agrees with him.
“I cannot bear the thought of touching my eyes myself … let alone allowing anyone else to get close to them”, she told me.
So, of course, wearing contact lenses was completely out of the question and the prospect of laser eye surgery was very frightening indeed.
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Refractive Surgery Then and Now: What’s Changed?
In 1990 Susan Singleton had radial keratotomy, in what was then a new eye surgery technique, to correct her myopia. Twenty years later she underwent the latest laser procedure to correct presbyopia or aging eyes……
