Celebrities Who Have Had Laser Eye Surgery Given the high prevalence of refractive errors such as short-sightedness (myopia), long-sightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism, and presbyopia, it probably shouldn’t come as a surprise that the popularity of Laser Eye Surgery has been on an upward trajectory for decades. But you might not have ever stopped to consider which of your favourite celebrities have gone through with the life-changing procedure. In this article, we’re taking a look at some of the famous faces who…
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Concerned About Laser Eye Surgery? Don’t Be!
Concerned About Laser Eye Surgery? Don’t Be! Despite being the most commonly performed elective procedure in the world (and one of the safest!), many misconceptions about Laser Eye Surgery remain. Among the most common of these is that there is a high risk of serious side effects. Understandably, this can leave many prospective patients concerned about the procedure – even those who have opted to go ahead with treatment! So, we want to set the record straight. If you’re concerned…
Say Goodbye to “Jam Jar” Specs with Laser Eye Surgery
Laser Eye Surgery Let Me Throw Away My Jam-Jar Specs Every year, over 100,000 people in the UK alone discover the benefits of Laser Eye Surgery. Moreover, thanks to ongoing developments in the field, more people than ever have been suitable candidates for this life-changing procedure – even patients with high-prescription, “jam-jar” glasses. A Serious Interference in Everyday Life For individuals who require high-prescription glasses to see clearly, a whole lot of everyday activities can seem impossible. Take sports, for…
Meet Some of the Patients Who Have Been Liberated by Laser Eye Surgery
Laser eye surgery is a life changing experience. Thus, it is very common for many corrective eye surgery patients to feel liberated after the procedure. …
Travelling from Abroad for Laser Eye Surgery?
For the majority of London Vision Clinic patients, the waiting time before their surgery, although exciting, can also be an anxious period. However, when Jill Shardlow had her operation two years ago there was no opportunity for her to feel nervous… when the big moment arrived, it was all rather unexpected….
Am I at Risk of Developing Dry Eyes After Laser Eye Surgery?
Dry eye is a common and perfectly normal symptom for patients recovering from laser eye surgery. In most cases, it’s temporary. Sufficient tear ducts are a factor in determining a patient’s eligibility for the procedure, and if there is any reason to doubt that the patient would suffer from this symptom permanently, your surgeon will discuss this risk with you….
How Young is Too Young for Laser Eye Surgery?
As well as all the obvious advantages, having laser eye surgery also makes economic sense. Considering that the procedure will eventually pay for itself by avoiding a lifetime of opticians’ bills, the cost of contact lenses and solutions, as well as glasses and stylish frames, the biggest financial savings are to be made by those who have LASIK when they are young……
Refractive Surgeon Chooses Dan Reinstein for Presbyopia Treatment
Refractive Surgeon Chooses Dan Reinstein for His Surgery Since it was founded over two decades ago, the London Vision Clinic has treated tens of thousands of patients from all over the world. During this time, we have seen people from every walk of life enter our treatment room – including other refractive surgeons. Our access to the latest technology and Laser Eye Surgery techniques – often pioneered by our very own founder and surgeon, Professor Dan Reinstein – has secured…
Laser Eye Surgery: Changing Looks, Changing Lives
Under the headline “We changed our looks and changed our lives”, five women describe to a national magazine how changing just one thing about their appearance had transformed their lives….
Laser Eye Surgery and the Unforgettable “Wow Factor”
Laser Eye Surgery and the Unforgettable “Wow Factor” For those of us who remember the world before the introduction of HD televisions – and even more recently, 4K UHD and even 8K UHD – it can be hard to imagine going back to the old way of watching our favourite TV programmes. Doing so would likely lead to a state of disbelief and constant complaints about the grainy picture. Most of us would agree that the initial introduction of the…
