Hikers, runners, sailing enthusiasts, skiers, white water rafters and swimmers are all among London Vision Clinic patients. The risks of using contact lenses in the water are well chronicled; and goggles fitted with lenses – while adding a humorous scene in the film Notting Hill – in reality offer only extremely limited help in the swimming pool. London Vision Clinic surgeon, Glenn Carp a keen swimmer recalls, before having his own sight problems corrected, the awkwardness of not being able to see the pool clock and being unable to check his length timings. (He had to peer at a special clock positioned specially at the end of his lane)….
Category: Your Eyes
Laser Eye Surgery and the Unforgettable “Wow Factor”
Laser Eye Surgery and the Unforgettable “Wow Factor” For those of us who remember the world before the introduction of HD televisions – and even more recently, 4K UHD and even 8K UHD – it can be hard to imagine going back to the old way of watching our favourite TV programmes. Doing so would likely lead to a state of disbelief and constant complaints about the grainy picture. Most of us would agree that the initial introduction of the…
How Ageing Affects Your Eyes (And How Laser Eye Surgery Can Help)
How Ageing Affects Your Eyes (And How Laser Eye Surgery Can Help) There comes a certain point in our lives when all the years behind us seem to suddenly catch up with us – at least on a physical level. Our knees become increasingly stubborn, our hair begins to exhibit never-before-seen shades of grey, and (perhaps most devastatingly) our eyes start to fail us. But how exactly does ageing affect the eyes – and how could Laser Eye Surgery help?…
Exceptional Care That’s Not Just for the Rich and Famous
London Vision Clinic patients come from all over the UK; in fact from throughout Europe – or, in the interest of accuracy, they also originate from other countries even further afield … they are a truly international bunch.They come in all shapes and sizes – an eclectic mix across a wide age range –each individual drawn together in a common cause……
A Quick Guide to Good Eye Health
A Quick Guide to Good Eye Health Most of us tend to take the best care of the parts of our body we can see. We wash and condition our hair regularly, brush our teeth religiously, and even clean and trim our nails every now and then. But when it comes to the things we can’t see, many of us aren’t even sure exactly how to take care of them. To be fair, this makes a lot of sense. I mean, how…
Is it Time to Have Laser Eye Surgery? Why Wait?
Is it Time to Have Laser Eye Surgery? Why Wait? Most people with refractive errors such as short-sightedness, long-sightedness, and astigmatism, have spent years dealing with the shortcomings of glasses and contact lenses. They may simply have gotten used to the cons of these common visual aids or have perhaps been putting off seriously considering Laser Eye Surgery. But when it comes down to it: what’s the point in waiting? We get it; going ahead with Laser Eye Surgery is…
Can My Vision Get Worse Again? Regression After Laser Eye Surgery
At London Vision Clinic, our success rates speak for themselves. To help you to avoid a regression, we will first be absolutely sure that you are the perfect candidate for the procedure….
Top Tips for Protecting Your Eyes at Work
Top Tips for Protecting Your Eyes at Work Despite the inherent importance and noticeable sensitivity of our eyes, it isn’t very often that we give thought to the best ways to protect them. While we may all have hardwired into us the importance of wearing sunglasses on sunny days, it’s unlikely that many of us ever really go any further than this. For example, when was the last time you considered the best ways to protect your eyes at work?…
Laser Eye Surgery isn’t just for Christmas
Here’s a Christmas shopping suggestion if you are still thinking about what to buy for the person who has everything – and I mean “everything” – including perhaps unwanted glasses, contact lenses and all their associated paraphernalia……
Are You Feeling Conscious About Your Reading Glasses?
Are You Feeling Conscious About Your Reading Glasses? The average person has a lot to contend with as they get older; most of us will gain weight, tackle greying hair (if it doesn’t fall out), and develop wrinkles around our eyes, on our foreheads and, well, everywhere really. While some may embrace these changes with “grace”, many more of us will likely turn to the latest fads and solutions, from hair dye to skin creams, to satisfy our vanity. But…
