Choosing a Clinic: Harley Street vs High Street

Harley Street vs High Street Laser Eye Surgery is now more popular than ever before – in fact, it is now the most popular elective procedure in the world. This popularity has seen the number of high street providers in the UK skyrocket over the last two decades. This rise could be considered a good thing; it has meant more access, lower prices, and more options to choose from. On the other hand, it should be noted that the rise…

Does it really take 10,000 operations to be an expert?

Does it really take 10,000 operations to be an expert? Every industry is full to the brim of people that call themselves ‘experts’. To the everyday novice, it is often difficult to tell what measure makes a person an expert in any given field. In the space of self-mastery and professional development, there has long been an idea circulated about what this measure is – what it takes to become an official, bonified expert: a 1993 paper by Dr Anders…

Laser Eye Surgery: Finding a good LASIK surgeon

Finding a good LASIK surgeon You’re considering Laser Eye Surgery, so of course, you want to ensure your surgeon is the best. You wouldn’t trust your eyesight in the hands of anyone considered anything less than an expert. But what does it actually mean to be a good laser eye surgeon? Is it as simple as having a name badge that says they are one so? Some experience would definitely help, right? What about having a special ‘this-week-only’ offer on treatment?…

Not All Surgeons Are Created Equal

Not All Surgeons Are Created Equal There’s a barber I’ve been going to ever since I was six and I first rebelled against my mum’s quick and easy bowl haircut. I remember how I would look forward to going every few weeks to Henry’s and getting my hair cut by the old veteran Henry himself. I’d climb up and sit in the aeroplane-shaped seat and for the next ten minutes be treat like a sergeant general in the Royal Air…

Meet Glenn Carp: One of the UK’s most highly trained laser eye surgeons

Meet Glenn Carp: One of the UK’s most highly trained laser eye surgeons There are few people in the industry who’ve worked at over a handful of leading hospitals, won multiple awards for research and performance, and are members of too many professional organisations to mention. But Glenn Carp is a rarity. Long before kicking off his career as an Ophthalmic Senior House Officer at Johannesburg Hospital, he was passionate about Ophthalmology. In his first medical role post-training, he’d often perform…

What does 20/20 vision mean?

What does 20/20 vision mean? How good is your vision? Is it 20/40? 20/30? Or maybe you’re one of the lucky ones and it’s 20/16? Well, if we go by the statistical average, you have 20/20 vision. But in reality, it’s more likely you have no idea, and you’re thinking what on earth do all these numbers even mean? This is because unless you’re an optometrist, you won’t be overly familiar with the Snellen chart. We’ll fill you in with exactly…

Laser Eye Surgery Results – Do They Differ From One Clinic To Another?

Laser Eye Surgery Results – Do They Differ From One Clinic To Another? One of the most important factors to consider when thinking about having Laser Eye Surgery is the results you can expect. It’s important to have a good idea of what your outcome is likely to be after treatment, but do Laser Eye Surgery results differ from one clinic to another? Here is London Vision Clinic surgeon Glenn Carp talking about how Laser Eye Surgery results can be…

Laser Eye Surgery Testimonials For Glenn Carp

Laser Eye Surgery Testimonials For Glenn Carp London Vision Clinic’s Mr Glenn Carp is a world-renowned laser eye surgeon, successfully treating hundreds of patients every year at our Harley Street clinic. Here is a small selection of feedback from Glenn’s recent Laser Eye Surgery patients: Razvan – Nov-14 “Amazing!!! From first appointment to Laser Eye Surgery everyone was so helpful and nice. You get all the information you need. The surgery is painless and very quick. So happy I’ve done…

Does Hay Fever Affect Laser Eye Surgery?

At London Vision Clinic, we are all about ‘eye’s’ and have therefore taken an avid interest in how the unrelenting heavy rainfall has plagued this English summer bringing us yet another unpleasant side effect. In addition to soggy barbeques, muddy music festivals, abbreviated camping holidays and a long list of rained off outdoor events, we also learn that hay fever sufferers face a particularly rough time this year….