Under the grabbing headline “Will a sneeze wreck my laser eye surgery?” Dr Dan lays out some facts and the myths surrounding the procedure in the health pages of a major Sunday newspaper……
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When might an enhancement be needed after Laser Eye Surgery? [VIDEO]
There is a higher chance of enhancements for higher prescriptions, because accuracy decreases as prescriptions increase, we typically find that enhancements are more typical amongst patients who had higher pre-operative prescriptions, and among long-sighted patients. In spite of this effect, we still manage to keep our enhancement rates relatively low (between 5 and 8%). In this video, Mr Carp explains why……
How long after laser eye surgery can I watch TV?
How Long After Laser Eye Surgery can I Watch TV? What do you imagine when you think of a patient recovering from surgery? It probably involves a person lying in a hospital bed or on their sofa at home indulging in various comfort foods while passively absorbing the latest must-watch series or watching repeats on Dave. I mean, is there anything better than a rowdy episode of Love Island or a gripping Scandinavian murder mystery to help transport you away…
When Can I Drive After Laser Eye Surgery Treatment? [VIDEO]
When Can I Drive After Laser Eye Surgery Treatment? When having any kind of surgery, it is only natural to consider the aftermath. How long until you are able to get back to your normal routine? Well, let’s take a look at some examples. After having your gall bladder removed, you’ll be looking at around two weeks before you can get back to your everyday life. For knee surgery, I’m afraid it’s more like six weeks. And a hip replacement?…
Can I Play Sport And Drive After Laser Surgery? [VIDEO]
Can I Play Sport And Drive After Laser Surgery? One of the generally accepted truths of life is that everyone is different. As such, anyone who is considering Laser Eye Surgery will naturally have their own specific concerns and questions relating to the treatment. But, that isn’t to say that these questions don’t overlap. One of the most common concerns we discuss with our patients relates to the recovery process – specifically, the restrictions on playing sports and driving following Laser…
How long do Laser Eye Surgery results last?
How Long Do Laser Eye Surgery Results Last? Have you ever glanced down when you’re wandering the aisles and contemplated the various creams, lotions, vitamins and potions in your shopping basket? Ever wondered what the last anti-ageing product you will buy would be? Surely, with all the talk and promises of products that can halt – and even reverse – the signs of ageing, surely one day, there will be a magic pill or cream that can leave even the…
Is It Safe to Dye Your Hair Before or After Laser Eye Surgery ?
It is perfectly safe to dye your hair around your surgery date. You can dye your hair any time up until the day before surgery and any time after one week post your surgery….
Should I expect both eyes to heal at the same rate?
Should I expect both eyes to heal at the same rate? Over the last few decades, Laser Eye Surgery has become the most popular elective surgery in the world. This achievement has been largely influenced by the relative simplicity of the procedure. As with any good design, it takes tools and knowledge which are inherently complex – in this case, state-of-the-art lasers and the human eye – to form something that is accessible, effective, and can be enjoyed by all….
Why London Is The Best Place In The World For Laser Eye Surgery
Why London is the Best Place in the World for Laser Eye Surgery When it comes to refractive surgery, you want to know that the services and outcomes you are getting are the best. As a global city, London is well-known as a leader in finance, industry, and medicine; and so, it shouldn’t be surprising to hear that it is also one of the best places in the world for Laser Eye Surgery. Luckily, the city’s extensive global and local…
What’s the recovery period for surgery like?
What’s the recovery period for surgery like? The typical recovery process after Laser Eye Surgery is surprisingly quick and trouble-free. From the very first moments after the procedure, patients see significant improvements in their quality of vision, and as soon as the next day is back into their normal routine. But not everyone is lucky enough to have a typical recovery. In reality, the speed and smoothness of an individual’s journey back to full health varies according to things like age, health, the…
