Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery if I have Keratoconus? While Laser Eye Surgery technology and expertise have advanced significantly, there are still some cases in which the treatment is not an option. At London Vision Clinic, it has become increasingly rare that we have to turn people away for Laser Eye Surgery; however, some conditions are simply outside the control of even the most experienced surgeons and the most advanced tools. In this article, we’re taking a look at…
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The Curse of Ageing Eyes: What is Presbyopia?
The Curse of Ageing Eyes: What is Presbyopia? Throughout our lives, we have all probably noticed vision loss in other people. It may have first been apparent in your grandparents as they squinted at the menus at family gatherings, or later with your parents as they suddenly acquire reading glasses that they never needed before. Yet, many of us don’t give the effects of ageing on our eyes much thought until we begin to notice the changes ourselves. In the…
Eye Conditions: What is Glaucoma? [VIDEO]
What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that cause damage to the optic nerve – the nerve that carries messages from the retina to the brain. Over time, this can lead to irreversible vision loss and even blindness if left untreated. Glaucoma is the second-leading cause of blindness in the UK, behind cataracts. It is estimated that around 2% of people over 40 in the UK are affected by primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), the most common type…
What are Cataracts? No Longer an ‘Old Age’ Condition
When proteins, naturally present in the lens of the eye, coalesce they form a cataract. In cataracts, the lens becomes opaque, vision starts to cloud, and eyesight progressively blurs. Eventually, there is no option but to remove the cataract by surgery….
