IntraLase is the terminology given to one of the laser machines, which is used to create a flap in the cornea. The technology group that it falls under is called a femtosecond laser. There are approximately six different types of femtosecond lasers in the world today, of which IntraLase is one of them. The way these lasers work is that instead of making a cut in the eye to create the flap is that they create a bubble there at a programmed depth within the cornea. …
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What is the most advanced Laser Eye Surgery?
What is the Most Advanced Laser Eye Surgery? It is a well-known phenomenon that we humans are suckers for the latest version – no matter what it is. When it comes to buying a car, upgrading your phone, or getting a new household appliance, we typically want the most advanced version available. We consider the latest version to be the best – and in many cases, this is true. After all, the latest version has the advantage of the latest…
About Laser Eye Surgery Costs
Common Questions About Our Laser Eye Fees What Does the Laser Eye Surgery Price Include? It’s not uncommon for standard prices to exclude what we think should be standard practices. Things like Wavefront technology, year-long aftercare, and a comprehensive initial screening. For this reason it’s important to get a clear breakdown of what the costs include before making any commitments. At London Vision Clinic, all our Laser Eye Surgery fees include: Initial screening Wavefront analysis Ophthalmic exam Wavefront-guided treatment (if…
Is Laser Eye Surgery Safe in the UK?
Is Laser Eye Surgery Safe in the UK? When you ask friends and family or talk to colleagues around the office about Laser Eye Surgery, you’ll probably find a lot more people have had it than you first thought. The fact is, Laser Eye Surgery has now been around 25 years. Today, it’s just another routine procedure carried out thousands of times a week in clinics and hospitals around the world. Safety will always be a hugely important conversation that needs to be had. Today…
Are plastic contact lens actually bad for the planet?
Are plastic contact lens actually bad for the planet? Climate change used to be a distant concern in the back of our minds. A vague intention to recycle and carshare to help out your grandkids and maybe save a few polar bears. Now it’s right on our doorsteps. To the point leading climate scientists around the world have signed an agreement warning of “untold suffering due to the climate crisis” and suggesting that “to secure a sustainable future, we must…
Laser Eye Surgery Explained
Laser Eye Surgery Explained A lot has happened in the field of Laser Eye Surgery in its introduction more than thirty years ago. So much so that today there is an endless barrage of information on the topic. Unfortunately, whether due to being outdated, misguided, used for promotion, or simply ill-informed, a lot of that information is incorrect. This can make it tricky when it comes to navigating the market or Laser Eye Surgery providers and finding out if the procedure is a good option…
Sooner or later you should visit a clinic
Sooner or later you should visit a clinic Because there is so much information available and so many places where you can go to find things out, it’s easy to spend a lot of time researching and planning and very little time actually doing. This is true for anything: decorating the lounge, buying a new house, going on holiday, or simply buying a new yoga mat. However, with an abundance of information out there online, it is especially true for…
What are the Alternative Treatments to Laser Eye Surgery
What are the Alternative Treatments to Laser Eye Surgery Vision correction technology has seen great advancements over the past few years. Using the latest in laser technology, patients who suffer from conditions such as myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia (long-sightedness), presbyopia (ageing eyes), and astigmatism, can be safe in the knowledge that Laser Eye Surgery is statistically the safest medical procedure in the world. On top of that, suitability rates have risen to the point that we’re able to treat 98 percent…
