Laser Eye Surgery Blog
3 Reasons Laser Eye Surgery Might Not Be For You
Laser Eye Surgery has progressed in leaps and bounds over the past decade, so much so that today, here at London Vision Clinic, we are proud to say that we can treat 98% of the patients who contact us. However, even though Laser Eye Surgery can now treat conditions which were once believed to be untreatable—such as very high prescriptions and ageing eyes—there are still certain instances in which Laser Eye Surgery is not appropriate or effective. Fortunately, not all of those… Read more
Is Laser Eye Surgery Risky?
“Laser”, “eye” and “surgery” are three words that may, understandably, arouse anxiety. Unlike in the USA, where the procedure is often referred to simply as “LASIK”, one of the first obstacles for someone considering the treatment in this country may well be just getting over their pre-conceptions (which, we have found, are most often mis-conceptions) about what risks Laser Eye Surgery involves. It is completely normal to be anxious about having Laser Eye Surgery: to be honest, if you weren’t, we’d be… Read more
Is Laser Eye Surgery Risky?
Laser Eye Surgery Fears Explained
There are several reasons why patients refrain from undergoing Laser Eye Surgery, many of which are either myths or can be dispelled if the right surgeon and clinic is chosen. Regardless, these fears still exist and I would like to address some of the major ones. As you are probably aware, if you have started looking into the Laser Eye Surgery procedure, you will not be unconscious during the surgery. When people hear the word surgery, they tend to associate it with… Read more
Laser Eye Surgery Fears Explained
What Happens If I Look Away, Blink, Cough Or Sneeze During Laser Eye Surgery? [video]
It’s the day of your treatment and after a nice shoulder massage and a run through the final pre-procedure safety checks, the time you’ve been waiting has finally come. Everything has gone well so far, and you feel like everything will — in fact, you know it will, thanks to being in the hands of a reassuring expert who knows the treatment like the back of their hand. All you have to do, then, is lay back in the chair, follow the… Read more
What Happens If I Look Away, Blink, Cough Or Sneeze During Laser Eye Surgery? [video]
What is the worst thing that can happen after Laser Eye Surgery? [Video]
The level of risk of Laser Eye Surgery broadly depends on two factors: Where you have the surgery, and the condition of your eyesight before having surgery. As Professor Reinstein explains in the video below, there’s a range of competency in the Laser Eye Surgery field that means the chances of something going wrong can vary from clinic to clinic. Rushed consultations, low-grade technology, a lack of expertise or experience; these are all things which heighten your risk and make choosing where… Read more
What is the worst thing that can happen after Laser Eye Surgery? [Video]
What Causes Night Time Side Effects After Laser Eye Surgery And Can They Be Treated? [video]
What Causes Night Time Side Effects After Laser Eye Surgery? And Can They Be Treated? Immediately after Laser Eye Surgery, every patient will experience night glare. However, it’s not so much a side effect, but rather a key part in the eye’s healing process. The effects you notice to your vision at night are a result of swelling in the cornea, triggered by the procedure to accelerate the eye’s recovery. Therefore this happens to every Laser Eye Surgery patient—regardless of original prescription,… Read more
What Causes Night Time Side Effects After Laser Eye Surgery And Can They Be Treated? [video]
About Laser Eye Treatment At London Vision Clinic
The procedure itself is pain-free. With LASIK, you may experience a pressure sensation when the surgeon creates the corneal flap, and some discomfort or irritation for up to 24 hours after surgery. With PRK, you may experience irritation for one week or more after surgery. Because discomfort can occur in some patients during the healing phase, we provide pain relief medication in eye drop form to help eliminate this. Click here to watch Professor Dan Reinstein explain this FAQ. The operation takes… Read more
About Laser Eye Treatment At London Vision Clinic
Knowledge Dispels Fear
London Vision Clinic
Private Laser Eye Surgery Clinic
138 Harley Street
London
W1G 7LA
United Kingdom
Local: 020 7224 1005
Overseas: +44 20 7224 1005
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London Vision Clinic Partners Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales. Company number: 09301158
