Which Laser Eye Surgery Treatment is Right for You? If you’re considering Laser Eye Surgery, you will very likely have done some light research to give you a better idea of what to expect from your treatment. Of course, as you dive deeper into this life-changing procedure, you will likely come across many new words and acronyms which, at first glance, don’t seem to make a whole lot of sense. PRK, LASEK, LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, PRESBYOND… These are all phrases…
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Laser Eye Surgery is More Within Your Grasp Than You Think
Laser Eye Surgery is More Within Your Grasp Than You Think If you’ve been a long-time glasses or contact lens wearer, it’s likely that you often find yourself cursing the visual aids that are supposed to make your life easier. Of course, you rely on them to allow you to see the world clearly, but it can be hard to ignore the niggly drawbacks that plague your everyday life. You might even have considered Laser Eye Surgery, but always thought…
Can Laser Eye Surgery Treat the Loss of Reading Vision? [VIDEO]
Yes. The loss of reading vision that is evident around the age of 45 is known as presbyopia or ‘ageing eyes’. London Vision Clinic has been treating patients with presbyopia for years. In this video, Mr Carp explains how laser eye surgery can correct it so you don’t need reading glasses, varifocals or bifocals anymore……
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…
Can I Have a Glass of Bubbly to Celebrate My Laser Eye Surgery?
Can I Have a Glass of Bubbly to Celebrate My Laser Eye Surgery? Recovering from a surgical procedure can be an unpleasant experience, to say the least. Not only is there the prospect of pain and discomfort, but you will likely be set a list of restrictions that make the whole process even worse. But while Laser Eye Surgery is a procedure that should not be taken lightly, recovery from treatment certainly offers some advantages compared to some other surgeries….
8 Things You Should Avoid When Wearing Glasses
8 Things You Should Avoid When Wearing Glasses Getting your first pair of glasses after struggling with blurry vision can feel like a weight has been lifted from your shoulders. But after a while, the true implications of being buckled to external visual aids will begin to become apparent. Not only does wearing glasses mean you are essentially renting your vision, but you’re also signing away your ability to do many simple and enjoyable activities. That doesn’t sound like the…
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,…
A Day in the Life of an Ophthalmic Surgeon
A Day in the Life of an Ophthalmic Surgeon The human eye is one of the most complex organs in the human body (second only to the brain, in fact). With its over two million working parts, the eye collects light, focuses it, and converts it into the image we see of the world around us constantly and with apparent ease. There is no overestimating the value of the eyes’ work. And as such, tinkering with this impressive system is…
