Quick Guide to Dry Eyes and Laser Eye Surgery Updated for 2025 Our eyes are one of the most complex organs in the human body, second only to the brain. The human optical system is made up of millions of working parts that, when healthy, provide us with an invaluable picture of the world around us. But with so many components, there are also many opportunities for something to go wrong. Humans have several biological defences designed to protect our…
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How Long Does PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision Last?
As you age, glasses become one of your best friends enabling you to do all sorts of activities. With many different options for laser eye surgery, the London Vision Clinic has pioneered a new technique called laser blended vision. This new technique is only offered at London Vision Clinic with laser eye surgery pioneer Professor Dan Reinstein leading the way. …
Interesting Eye Facts: Why is Blinking SO Important?
Eye Facts: Why is Blinking SO Important? Throughout your life, you’ve likely never really given much thought to how often you blink. And yet, you might be surprised to learn that humans, on average, spend between 3 and 8% of our waking hours with our eyes closed! So, just what makes blinking so important that we have to miss such as significant chunk of our day? Why do humans blink? Blink rate can vary significantly from person to person and…
Laser Eye Surgery: The Best Gift You Can Give Yourself
Ofra had suffered with sight problems almost all her life getting her first pair of glasses at the age of just two and a half. Ten years ago she began using contact lenses and reading glasses; but recently – due to suffering from very dry eyes – she had been struggling with the lenses. For Ofra, a keen and accomplished Iyenger yoga teacher, this was an added inconvenience…
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Everything You Need to Know About Eye Makeup and Eye Care
Everything You Need to Know About Eye Makeup and Eye Care Makeup and cosmetics have been a major part of civilisations around the world throughout history. They have been a sign of wealth and status, distinguished between social orders, and even played an important role in religious and spiritual practices. In more recent times, however, makeup is more prevalent than ever. Many of us refuse to leave the house without applying a little concealer or mascara. But few of us…
How Much Should You Pay for Laser Eye Surgery?
How Much Should You Pay for Laser Eye Surgery? There are a lot of things to consider when choosing a Laser Eye Surgery clinic, but perhaps one of the most pressing on most people’s minds is cost. Much like buying a house or a car, having Laser Eye Surgery is an investment. But unlike these examples, finding treatment at the right price can be notoriously complicated. So, how much should you pay for Laser Eye Surgery? When you’re looking to…
Going Ahead with Laser Eye Surgery: What is Informed Consent?
Going Ahead with Laser Eye Surgery: What is Informed Consent? Laser Eye Surgery has grown in popularity to become the most commonly performed elective procedure. But its surprisingly short recovery times and impressive safety profile can make it easy to forget that Laser Eye Surgery is a highly complex procedure that, like any other surgery, comes with a risk of complications. As such, patients undergoing Laser Eye Surgery must be aware of a number of terms and conditions relating to…
Glasses or Contact Lenses: What’s My Best Option?
Glasses or Contact Lenses: What’s My Best Option? We humans have been making efforts to combat refractive errors for hundreds – and perhaps thousands – of years. From ancient magnifying stones to early spectacles and later, contact lenses. And to this day, glasses and contact lenses are still used by hundreds of millions of people around the world. But which solution is the best – and is there a better option? Effective Solutions to Common Refractive Errors Both glasses and…
What Should I Do to Prepare for Laser Eye Surgery?
What Should I Do to Prepare for Laser Eye Surgery? So, you’ve decided to go ahead with Laser Eye Surgery. You’ve likely spent hours researching and looking for the right clinic and surgeon to suit your needs, and now you’re ready to embark on your journey to better vision. As you do so, you’ll probably want to make sure you’re as prepared as possible. But what, if anything, will you need to do in preparation for this life-changing procedure? We’re…
The Snellen Chart: Understanding a Common Eye Test
The Snellen Chart: Understanding a Common Eye Test The words “test” and “exam” are often enough to make people shudder. You might be transported back to beige classrooms and sports halls with the sound of the clock noting the passage of time with its tick-ticking as grumpy invigilators shuffle between row after row of miserable students… A chilling memory indeed. Perhaps these connotations are enough to put us off tests, even as adults – even those that aren’t testing our…
