Do I have to stop any medication prior to Laser Eye Surgery? There are a few things that can interfere with Laser Eye Surgery: alcohol, makeup, lint – oh, and prescription medications. Some medications can cause complications during treatment due to contraindications with the products used before, during, and after surgery. Don’t worry too much, though. Unlike a dose of Dutch courage, a dash or perfume, or your favourite wool sweater – which should all be completely avoided – only…
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Can I have laser eye treatment if I am diabetic?
Can I have Laser Eye Surgery Treatment if I am Diabetic? When starting out on the path to improved vision with Laser Eye Surgery, there are a number of important considerations that need to be made. These can include the condition and prescription of your eyes, the desired results, and existing health conditions. For example, you might be wondering: Can I have Laser Eye Surgery treatment if I have Diabetes? While the general answer to this question may be ‘yes’,…
Laser Eye Surgery risks
Laser Eye Surgery risks Search the web for Laser Eye Surgery and you’ll come across everything from tabloid articles titled “The Procedure That Ruined My Life” to companies touting money-back guarantees if you don’t achieve 100 percent perfect vision. This can be incredibly frustrating if you’re researching Laser Eye Surgery and are simply trying to find out the facts. Things like how risky the surgery is, the chances of experiencing complications, and what the potential side effects may be. On…
Anxious about Laser Eye Surgery? Read why you don’t have to be
Anxious about Laser Eye Surgery? Read why you don’t have to be Most of us have a weird, visceral reaction to the thought of someone touching our eyes. And even hearing the word mentioned in the same breath as ‘laser’ is enough to make us cringe. So when it comes to actually considering or preparing for the surgery, well, you can take that icky feeling and times it by ten. Add to that even the slightest trace of negativity about Laser…
Our most popular posts of 2016
Our most popular posts of 2016 2016 was dominated by what’s been called “a political earthquake”. And when looking back, an earthquake is a fitting metaphor to describe the year as a whole. Brexit, chaotic weather, exploding smartphones, the Zika virus, explosions in airports, the death of stars and political legends, and, not forgetting, surprise reality star presidents. Many things happened in 2016 that shook the world to its core. But aside from the tragedies and political upsets, there was…
Quick guide: Anxiety and Laser Eye Surgery
Quick Guide: Anxiety and Laser Eye Surgery What’s a normal, healthy level of anxiety? Everyone gets a bout of the jitters before an event or blows their top over the most trivial thing every now and again. But what constitutes too much and when does a nervous or somewhat cautious demeanour become considered a full-blown anxiety disorder? In today’s fast-paced world where we can’t even step out our doors without hearing about political unrest, and natural disasters — add to that the traffic…
Laser Eye Surgery results FAQ
Laser Eye Surgery results FAQ If you’re looking for our results, you can review the London Vision Clinic’s statistical results and patient reviews. Can I go blind after Laser Eye Surgery? To watch Mr. Glenn Carp answer this question in a video click here. Essentially, no. Technically there is an exceedingly small risk of blindness with laser eye surgery but it is lower than the risk of wearing monthly contact lenses for one year, so a risk that everyone seems to…
What is the worst thing that can happen after Laser Eye Surgery? [Video]
The risk of laser eye surgery is down to a very small chance of having a little bit of residual blurring or double or something not right with the vision that could not be sharpen by glasses. In other words you are very-very blurry before the surgery. You have the surgery. There is a small complication, your vision is much better and you can really function 41%_______ a little blurred and that little bit of blurring cannot be sharpened by glasses. …
Seismic sneezes in the clinic
Seismic sneezes in the clinic In addition to being a writer and broadcaster, my nearest and dearest also remark on my heart-attack-inducing ability to produce — totally without warning — seismic sneezes. These unexpected explosions even take me by surprise. But they leave my poor partner — whose sneezes are of the suppressed and squeaky style (in my opinion, hardly meriting a “bless you”) — a quivering wreck. Thankfully, I’m not the worst. The world record for the loudest sneeze…
