Laser vision correction works on the principal whereby when light enters the eye, it is bent incorrectly to meet at a finite point at the retina, so by applying a laser to the surface of the eye we are able to change the shape of the surface of the eye to correspond to the refractive error that the patient has and thereby allowing the light to be properly focused, so that it reaches the actual retinal plane in a very precise manner….
Tag: Dan Reinstein
Dr Dan Steps Up To Academic Front Line
Recently Dr Dan returned to the academic front line to lecture at the prestigious Columbia University in New York where he has received a professorship – he had previously also held this title at Cornell University. Here he also explains why – man per paper – the London Vision Clinic is now the most efficient researcher in the world of ophthalmology….
When Can I Drive After Laser Eye Surgery? [video]
Most patients are driving standard the next day, 98% of our patients at London Vision Clinic are within driving standard or better on day 1. Having said that of course the surgeon will do your first consult for you the day after your treatment and will be able to advise you on the suitability of you being able to drive that day or whether it is important to hang on a day or two before you are allowed to do so….
The London Vision Clinic Within Top Ten World-Wide For Research
The London Vision Clinic’s attitude towards research places it in a unique position in the UK and one of only a few other private centres globally. “We are currently publishing on average one research paper a month”, said Tim Archer. “This puts us within the top ten laser research centres – including university departments – in the world.”…
Pros And Cons Of Travelling From Abroad For The London Vision Clinic Experience
For the majority of London Vision Clinic patients, the waiting time before their surgery, although exciting, can also be an anxious period. However, when Jill Shardlow had her operation two years ago there was no opportunity for her to feel nervous… when the big moment arrived, it was all rather unexpected….
How Are Laser Eye Surgery Results Reported?
Standardised Reporting Of Laser Eye Surgery Results The growth of Laser Eye Surgery as a medical speciality has been substantial over the recent years. As the speciality of refractive surgery has matured, the value of publishing outcomes of surgery results is ever more important. It can get very confusing for one who is considering Laser Eye Surgery, and when analysing or comparing results between: Techniques Procedures Technology Surgeons and clinics This comparison becomes a far greater challenge without a standardised…
What Are Laser Eye Surgery Results In The Long-Term?
The modern laser technique has been used for the last 20 years, first developed by Barraquer in 1950’s, and today more than 17 million people have undergone the laser eye surgery procedure worldwide. Scientific researchers, who track LASIK complications, believe there are probably no significant negative long-term effects from laser surgery….
Laser Eye Surgery Is Magical
Many London Vision Clinic patients have referred to their treatments as “miraculous” and the surgeons who performed their laser eye surgery as “miracle workers”; but few might realise that – although he cannot actually perform miracles – Dr Dan is an accomplished amateur magician……
You’ve Gotta Have A Hobby
For Dr Dan it’s the saxophone and for Mr Glenn Carp it’s all about outdoor sports and a special passion for fly fishing……
The London Vision Clinic Foundation Is Launched
Prof Dan Reinstein’s dream of providing the gift of sight to the poor and suffering of the developing world, has taken a huge step forward……
