London Vision Clinic patients come from all over the UK; in fact from throughout Europe – or, in the interest of accuracy, they also originate from other countries even further afield … they are a truly international bunch.They come in all shapes and sizes – an eclectic mix across a wide age range –each individual drawn together in a common cause……
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From London, SA to London, UK – Why it’s hard to leave London Vision Clinic
From London, SA to London, UK – Why it’s hard to leave London Vision Clinic Twenty years ago, our expert Laser Eye Surgeon, Mr Glenn Carp, left the sunny climes of South Africa to learn the tricks of the Laser Eye Surgery trade alongside Professor Dan Reinsten at London Vision Clinic. But while he is now a welcome fixture at our Harley Street clinic, Glenn initially only planned to stay for a year. So, what is it about London Vision…
Harley Street: The Home to London Vision Clinic (and Medical History)
Harley Street: The Home to London Vision Clinic (and Medical History) Walking down Harley Street today, you will find yourself in a long line of renowned medical institutions ordained with London’s famous blue plaques signalling the famous folk who have lived and worked here in the past. In fact, Harley Street is known the world over as a centre for medical excellence, and it is also the home to our state-of-the-art Laser Eye Surgery clinic. A Brief History of Harley…
Can London Vision Clinic Correct Or Fix My Previous Laser Eye Surgery?
Can London Vision Clinic Correct Or Fix My Previous Laser Eye Surgery? Ongoing developments in technology mean that Laser Eye Surgery is now an option for more people than ever before. For example, here at London Vision Clinic, we can treat around 98% of the patients that we see. We can even treat much higher prescriptions than the norm, thanks to our access to the most innovative, state-of-the-art technology and the unrivalled expertise of our surgeons. But what about if you…
Laser Eye Surgery isn’t just for Christmas
Here’s a Christmas shopping suggestion if you are still thinking about what to buy for the person who has everything – and I mean “everything” – including perhaps unwanted glasses, contact lenses and all their associated paraphernalia……
Getting To Know The Carl Zeiss VisuMax Laser For Refractive Surgery
In this video, Professor Dan Reinstein of the London Vision Clinic, explains takes you under the hood of the Carl Zeiss VisuMax Femtosecond laser technology. It is used to perform refractive and LASIK laser eye surgery….
Is Laser Eye Surgery Worth the Cost?
Everyone has different factors driving the decision on Lasik Eye Surgery. For some the cost and slight risk is not worth the investment. For others however, the surgery pays off a million times in the improvement of quality of life, boost to self esteem, convenience, cost and effort of maintaining glasses or contact lenses wear. Read more to help weight up the pros and cons in this highly personal decision….
Choosing a Surgeon for Your Laser Eye Surgery
Choosing a Surgeon for Your Laser Eye Surgery When heading into the hospital for any type of surgery, you generally don’t have to give a second thought to who your surgeon will be. You can be sure that whoever carries out your procedure will be qualified and experienced enough for the job. That’s because when it comes to standard medical practice, there are strict rules and regulations in place to ensure that not just any regular Joe can decide to…
Is Private Cataract Surgery Better Than NHS?
Is Private Cataract Surgery Better Than NHS Cataract Surgery? Cataract Surgery is the most common elective procedure in the UK with almost half a million procedures carried out by the NHS every year (pre-pandemic). But when faced with the need for Cataract Surgery yourself, you may wonder: Is private treatment better than treatment on the NHS? When deciding whether to opt for private treatment, it’s important to be aware of all of the facts. There are several differences between private…
Is Cataract Surgery Covered by the NHS?
Is Cataract Surgery Covered by the NHS? As we get older, there seems to be an ever-growing list of things to worry about. When already having to think about finances, relationships, and our health, the thought of losing our vision due to cataracts is almost too much. And yet, cataracts are simply a natural part of ageing, with most people over the age of 80 affected. So, what can you do if you begin to notice cataracts forming in your…
