We advice you that if you are to be traveling from far away that you book a hotel for the night of your treatment near the clinic so that you can relax and be back with us early in the morning for your one day check up. …
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The London Eye: Fun Facts About The Capital’s Very Own Visual Organ
The London Eye: Facts About London’s Famous Visual ‘Organ’ The London Eye is one of London’s most popular and iconic attractions. Attracting around 3.5 million tourists every year, London’s visual ‘organ’ draws in more people than the Taj Mahal and the Great Pyramids of Giza. That’s quite the accomplishment! Originally named the Millennium Wheel, construction began on the London Eye in 1998. It was commissioned for the millennium celebrations in 2000, and unlike many other construction targets, it opened on…
What is the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Why is it Important?
What is the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Why is it Important? Providers of health and social care services in the UK are subject to a number of regulations and requirements to ensure they meet certain standards. The Care Quality Commission is one of the key regulators for providers in England. But what is the CQC, and why is it so important for healthcare services? What is the Care Quality Commission (CQC)? The CQC is an executive public body of…
Working in and Around Harley Street – A Medical Centre of the World
Working in and Around Harley Street – A Medical Centre of the World Over the centuries, Harley Street has been known for being the home of clinicians providing world-class medical care to the super-rich and higher classes of society. It has been known as a medical hotspot for aristocrats, celebrities, and even royalty, with the likes of King George VI and Professor Stephen Hawking receiving treatment there. Today, however, you are just as likely to meet a builder or a…
Staring at Your Screen All Day Might Be Bad for Your Eyes…
Staring at Your Screen All Day Might Be Bad for Your Eyes… In this day and age, it can seem impossible to go more than just a few waking hours (if you’re strong) without looking at some kind of screen. Whether you’re glued to your computer at the office, watching TV with family in the evening, or doom-scrolling through your favourite social media app, many of us spend a significant amount of our lives in front of a screen. Yet,…
London Vision Clinic: At the Forefront of Refractive Surgery
London Vision Clinic: At the Forefront of Refractive Surgery Since we opened our doors on the world-renowned Harley Street way back in 2002, London Vision Clinic has been at the forefront of refractive surgery. Today, we remain one of the world’s leading Laser Eye Surgery clinics. This is thanks to our dedication to the highest quality treatments and the development of new and innovative techniques and procedures. Two such procedures, co-developed by our very own founder and expert Laser Eye…
Should You Really Wear Contact Lenses for A Full Day?
Should You Really Wear Contact Lenses for A Full Day? Millions of people around the world wear contact lenses every day. They offer a discreet and effective way to correct common refractive errors, from long-sightedness (hyperopia) and short-sightedness (myopia), to presbyopia and astigmatism. However, while they may be convenient, contact lens “abuse” can often lead to serious eye problems. By the term “contact lens abuse”, we mean habits that go against the instructions given by the manufacturer and your eye…
The Best Ways to Get to Our Harley Street Clinic
o why did the London Vision Clinic need to move from their cosy Devonshire Place home of the last six years?
The answer lies in the word “cosy”. The clinic’s premises had become just too snug a fit for the business which has tripled in size since March 2003….
How Exactly Does Laser Eye Surgery Work? [VIDEO]
Laser vision correction works on the principal whereby when light enters the eye, it is bent incorrectly to meet at a finite point at the retina, so by applying a laser to the surface of the eye we are able to change the shape of the surface of the eye to correspond to the refractive error that the patient has and thereby allowing the light to be properly focused, so that it reaches the actual retinal plane in a very precise manner….
What is IntraLase and is it Better Than Conventional Laser Eye Surgery? [VIDEO]
Femtosecond manufacturers often claim that the adoption of this laser can reduce complications and even improve accuracy. Femtosecond treatments are the standard at London Vision Clinic….
