PRESBYOND®: The Journey from Concept to International Treatment For many years, Laser Eye Surgery successfully corrected the vision of patients with a wide range of prescriptions. Many of these patients are still enjoying clear, glasses-free vision thanks to this life-changing treatment. But there was one refractive error that Laser Eye Surgery was once powerless against: presbyopia. That is, until the development of PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision. This revolutionary treatment for presbyopia (which literally translates to “old eye”) has helped many…
Category: Presbyopia / Reading Glasses
Through the Eye of a Needle – Life after PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision
Through the Eye of a Needle – Life after PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision Body language experts tell us that our gestures can tell ourselves and others a lot about our intentions or state of mind. Some studies even suggest that 55% of communication is derived through non-verbal communication. For example, crossing our arms is widely seen as a sign of defensiveness, perhaps employed as a way to self-soothe when we feel uneasy or uncomfortable with a situation. In some situations,…
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……
Here’s to the Readers, the Adventurers, the Young-at-Heart-ers!
Here’s to the Readers, the Adventurers, the Young-at-Heart-ers! In a society that places such importance on appearing ever-youthful, in body and spirit, ageing can seem like a curse that promises to leave us cast out when we reach a certain age. But while makeup, hair dye, and regular exercise can all help us look and feel younger, there’s no disguising the effects of ageing eyes. The gradual but inevitable deterioration of vision caused by presbyopia can be frustrating and even…
Rolling Back the Years: How to Treat Presbyopia (Ageing Eyes)
Rolling Back the Years: How to Treat Presbyopia (Ageing Eyes) While most of us don’t like it, we have no choice but to accept ageing as a fact of life. It is an unavoidable process that will eventually affect almost every aspect of our person, both physical and mental. But some parts of the ageing process are simply more frustrating than others, and when it comes to our eyesight, we will all eventually wish we could roll back the years….
How Long Do Laser Eye Surgery Results Last?
How Long Do Laser Eye Surgery Results Last? As one of the leading Laser Eye Surgery clinics in the country – and the world – we receive our fair share of queries concerning this life-changing procedure. But perhaps one of the most common questions we hear from our prospective patients is this: “How long do Laser Eye Surgery results last?”. After all, considering the procedure can be performed in a matter of minutes, it might be easy to assume the…
What are Alternative Treatments to Laser Eye Surgery?
What are Alternative Treatments to Laser Eye Surgery? Laser Eye Surgery has come a long way since its introduction in the late 20th century. Today, it can be used to correct the full range of refractive errors, from short-sightedness to presbyopia. But while this life-changing treatment is now suitable for more people than ever before, it may not be the right option for everyone. Thankfully, other refractive treatments could help. Ongoing development and innovation have helped to make Laser Eye…
Common Questions: Is LASIK recommended after 50?
Is LASIK recommended after 50? It’s natural to regret the silly mistakes we make in our youth but, as we get older, it’s the things we didn’t do that often hold the most regret. It should make sense, then, that as we age, Laser Eye Surgery begins to look more and more appealing. After all, who wants to spend their golden years fumbling around for lost glasses or wrestling with fiddly contact lenses? Far better to take the plunge and find…
Complete Guide to Recovery & Post-Operative Care after Laser Eye Surgery
Guide to Recovery & Post-Operative Care after Laser Eye Surgery Updated for 2025 It can be easy to take our eyes and our vision for granted – especially for those who were lucky enough to be born without a refractive error. However, even those of us who have had our fair share of lost or broken glasses and tantrums with fiddly contact lenses, often overlook the incredible complexity of our eyes. Yet, every now and then, something might occur –…
Does PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision Work For Everyone?
Does PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision Work For Everyone? For hundreds of years, glasses were the only solution to age-related vision deterioration – or indeed for any refractive error. By the mid-20th century, commercial contact lenses had come along, offering a discrete and effective alternative. Yet, many have continued to struggle with multifocal and varifocal lenses once presbyopia begins to set in. Eventually, an alternative came along in the form of monovision surgery. But once again, this solution is not suitable…
