Auxiliary nurse, Melanie, saved up for many months to pay for her laser eye surgery at the London Vision Clinic.“And you know what; even if it had taken another year of saving, I would have waited the extra time to get the money together – I would never have gone anywhere else to have it done”, she told me at her one month post-operative check up……
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Looking Good, Sounding Better: Factors that Affect Our Senses
Although all of us dread going blind or deaf, few of us are proactive about protecting our eyes and ears; they’re easy parts of the body to neglect….
Our Most-Watched YouTube Video: The Patient Experience at London Vision Clinic
Watch our most-popular YouTube video: Professor Dan Reinstein, a pioneering laser eye surgeon, performs LASIK laser eye surgery on video and discusses the laser technology and each of his procedure steps in detail. Also, the patient in the video shares his experiences during and after his laser eye procedure……
The Story Behind Corrective Laser Eye Surgery
The Story Behind Corrective Laser Eye Surgery Refractive errors that require correction with either glasses or contact lenses are extremely prevalent around the world, including here in the UK. But while Laser Eye Surgery is on the rise, few people are aware of the full story behind this impressive corrective procedure. So, let’s take a look at some facts and figures that you should be aware of if you or a loved one is considering Laser Eye Surgery. The Prevalence…
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…
Is Someone In Your Family Considering Laser Eye Surgery?
Is Someone In Your Family Considering Laser Eye Surgery? Over the decades since its introduction, Laser Eye Surgery has grown in popularity to become the most common elective surgery in the world. With a growing number of people considering this life-changing treatment, it’s highly likely that you know someone who is weighing up the benefits of Laser Eye Surgery for themselves. You might even have a family member who is considering treatment. If someone in your family is considering Laser…
Things to Consider When Having Laser Eye Surgery Over 50
Things to Consider When Having Laser Eye Surgery Over 50 In the early years of Laser Eye Surgery, prospective patients may have been found unsuitable for treatment for a number of reasons. Thankfully, as technology has developed and expertise has improved, more patients are suitable for the procedure than ever before. But what about if you’ve reached a certain age and are beginning to experience the symptoms of presbyopia? In other words, what do you need to consider if you’re…
The Latest Innovations in Ophthalmology
The Latest Innovations in Ophthalmology As its name might suggest, Laser Eye Surgery is a sector that is built on technological advancements and ongoing innovation. Since its humble beginnings, developing technologies have helped to make the treatment more accessible and, crucially, more effective than ever before. But innovation in the ophthalmological world has still not come to a standstill – far from it! Let’s take a look at some of the latest and most influential innovations in ophthalmology in recent…
Laser Eye Surgery Explained: A Closer Look at a Life-Changing Procedure
Laser Eye Surgery Explained: A Closer Look at a Life-Changing Procedure It’s hard to believe that Laser Eye Surgery has been around for around four decades. Of course, significant developments and advances in technology meant that modern Laser Eye Surgery is often very different to the earliest procedures. And yet, the theory behind this life-changing treatment remains the same. But despite being the most popular elective procedure in the world, many people don’t really know how the treatment works. So,…