Would These Iconic Glasses-Wearers Have Had Laser Eye Surgery? What do Buddy Holly, John Lennon, and Steve Jobs all have in common? Their iconic eyewear, of course! But if these celebrities were alive today, would they still sport their famous glasses? Or would they opt for another solution to their refractive errors? In other words, would these celebrities have considered Laser Eye Surgery? Buddy Holly’s Thick Black Frames Buddy Holly was a pioneering figure in rock and roll in the…
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The Perils of Flying Long-Distance with Contact Lenses
The Perils of Flying Long-Distance with Contact Lenses Long-haul flights can be a stressful experience at the best of times. With the risk of jet lag, swollen feet, and missing bags, the last thing you want is to add dry and irritated eyes to your list of grievances. But for contact lens wearers, this is all but unavoidable. Perhaps the only bright side of the situation is being used to the suffering… In fact, it can often take a friend…
How Exactly Does Laser Eye Surgery Work? [VIDEO]
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….
10 Annoying Things that Every Glasses Wearer Will Know
10 Annoying Things that Every Glasses Wearer Will Know For those lucky enough to have never needed glasses, it can be easy to overlook just how much of an impact they can have on day-to-day life. While they might be extremely useful and, in some cases, even vital for performing everyday tasks, there’s no denying that wearing glasses comes with a huge number of drawbacks. Do any of these ten annoying things sound familiar to you? 1. Foggy glasses in…
Why Summer After Laser Eye Surgery is So Much Better
Why Summer After Laser Eye Surgery is So Much Better Many things might come to mind when you think about the summer months. Whether it’s jetting off to enjoy a week of sun and sea, relaxing in a beer garden with friends, or having family barbecues in the garden, there are plenty of things to look forward to. But for those of us unlucky enough to be burdened with glasses or contact lenses, many of our favourite summertime activities can…
Wake Up Sharp — Not Blurry with Laser Eye Surgery
Wake Up Sharp – Not Blurry – with Laser Eye Surgery Most of us will occasionally wake up with a foggy head and hazy vision. Whether this is accompanied by a headache from a heavy night on the town or a prelude to a cold or flu, you will likely be fumbling around for the glass of water on your bedside table or stumbling to the bathroom, unable to see yourself clearly in the mirror. But while this might be…
8 Things You Can’t Do When Wearing Contact Lenses
8 Things You Can’t Do When Wearing Contact Lenses Many people with refractive errors, such as myopia (short-sightedness) or hyperopia (long-sightedness), initially opt for glasses to correct their vision. However, over time, as the downsides of external frames become apparent, many will opt to make the switch to contact lenses. But while this may offer what seems like a new-found sense of freedom at first, it will likely only be a matter of time before the rose-tinted lenses begin to…
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I Have Prism? [VIDEO]
Patients who have strabismus may have a prism inserted into their glasses to help correct eye alignment, along with the refractive error. Laser eye surgery is able to deal with the refractive error but cannot affect eye alignment. …
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I Have Macular Degeneration? [VIDEO]
Can I have Laser Eye Surgery if I have Macular Degeneration? It is estimated that macular degeneration affects around 600,000 people in the UK alone and millions worldwide. As such, it is the leading cause of sight loss globally. But does having macular degeneration mean you are unsuitable for Laser Eye Surgery? What is Macular Degeneration? Also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) due to its association with ageing, macular degeneration is, in fact, a genetic condition that can affect…
Guide to Contact Lenses, Glasses, and Laser Eye Surgery
Guide to Contact Lenses, Glasses, and Laser Eye Surgery Updated for 2025 Glasses, contact lenses, and Laser Eye Surgery can all be extremely effective solutions to refractive errors. But deciding which option is best can depend on a range of factors. In fact, your opinion can change depending on the articles you have read, the people you have asked, and even what stage you are in in life. But here at London Vision Clinic, we’re on a mission to set…
