What is the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Why is it Important? Providers of health and social care services in the UK are subject to a number of regulations and requirements to ensure they meet certain standards. The Care Quality Commission is one of the key regulators for providers in England. But what is the CQC, and why is it so important for healthcare services? What is the Care Quality Commission (CQC)? The CQC is an executive public body of…
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Working in and Around Harley Street – A Medical Centre of the World
Working in and Around Harley Street – A Medical Centre of the World Over the centuries, Harley Street has been known for being the home of clinicians providing world-class medical care to the super-rich and higher classes of society. It has been known as a medical hotspot for aristocrats, celebrities, and even royalty, with the likes of King George VI and Professor Stephen Hawking receiving treatment there. Today, however, you are just as likely to meet a builder or a…
Should I Get a Second Opinion About My Laser Eye Surgery Suitability?
Should I Get a Second Opinion About My Laser Eye Surgery Suitability? In the past, the line between who is suitable or unsuitable for Laser Eye Surgery was often definitive. But with ever-evolving technologies and techniques, this simply isn’t the case anymore. Before chain Laser Eye Surgery providers began to pop up all over the country, many clinics had access to the same technologies, making it easy to determine whether an individual would be eligible for treatment. However, with developments…
Would you Consider Cut-Price Laser Eye Surgery?
Would you Consider Cut-Price Laser Eye Surgery? Let’s face it: Most of us are naturally on the look-out for a bargain when it comes to most aspects of our lives. From the cheapest gas and water providers to a great price on a new car – we want to know we are getting the best deal. But when it comes to something as important as your health, would you put cost over safety? For example, would you consider cut-price Laser…
Could Laser Eye Surgery Save You Money in the Long Run?
Could Laser Eye Surgery Save You Money in the Long Run? It’s only natural to want to get a good deal – whether that’s by bartering with a market stall owner or negotiating the right price on your next home. And with the cost of living crisis what it is, this desire to get the best value is stronger than ever. Of course, there are some areas of life where scrimping isn’t a good idea, and your medical care is…
How Long Do Laser Eye Surgery Results Last?
How Long Do Laser Eye Surgery Results Last? As one of the leading Laser Eye Surgery clinics in the country – and the world – we receive our fair share of queries concerning this life-changing procedure. But perhaps one of the most common questions we hear from our prospective patients is this: “How long do Laser Eye Surgery results last?”. After all, considering the procedure can be performed in a matter of minutes, it might be easy to assume the…
Do I Qualify for LASIK: Everything You Need to Know
Do I Qualify for LASIK: Everything You Need to Know For anyone who wears glasses or contact lenses, there are bound to be days when the inconveniences become a little too clear. It may be because you sat on a pair of glasses or perhaps left them at work or in a taxi, or maybe your contact lenses are causing irritation or dryness. But one thing is for sure, you will probably find yourself considering whether there is a better…
Travelling to London for Laser Eye Surgery from Other Parts of the UK
Travelling to London for Laser Eye Surgery from Other Parts of the UK Laser Eye Surgery clinics have been popping up on high streets all over the country in recent years, making Laser Eye Surgery accessible to more and more people. And yet, London remains the centre of the Laser Eye Surgery world – and for good reason. But is it worth travelling to London from other parts of the UK for treatment? Travelling to London from Scotland, or even…
The Gift of Sight: Can I Give Laser Eye Surgery as a Present?
The Gift of Sight: Can I Give Laser Eye Surgery as a Present? Giving gifts (and receiving them) is one of the best feelings in the world. It may be a small souvenir from your travels, a deeply personal present for a loved ones birthday, or even the gift of an experience, such as sky diving or going up in a hot air balloon! But there is one thing that can be invaluable: the gift of sight without the limitation…
Does PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision Work For Everyone?
Does PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision Work For Everyone? For hundreds of years, glasses were the only solution to age-related vision deterioration – or indeed for any refractive error. By the mid-20th century, commercial contact lenses had come along, offering a discrete and effective alternative. Yet, many have continued to struggle with multifocal and varifocal lenses once presbyopia begins to set in. Eventually, an alternative came along in the form of monovision surgery. But once again, this solution is not suitable…
