We’re adding a new feature to the Insight blog the week that features news, some weird and some serious, that appeared recently relating to eyes, vision and laser eye surgery. We hope you enjoy it!…
Tag: Laser Eye Surgery
Do You Have a Hobby? Is Your Vision Important?
For Dr Dan it’s the saxophone and for Mr Glenn Carp it’s all about outdoor sports and a special passion for fly fishing……
Gloomy Days: Does Weather Affect the Way We See the World?
A few days ago I found myself back in a rather grey and chilly London after the warmth and bright blue skies of Barcelona.
On the coach from the airport it occurred to me that everything felt and appeared drab and a bit bleak……
Calming Your Nerves for Laser Eye Surgery: The Soft Toy Approach
A few days after meeting identical twins Margaret Winstanley and Kath Hooley, (who were at the London Vision Clinic for their one month post- operative check up), I found myself in another laser eye surgery clinic – 6,000 miles away – in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles……
Fatherhood or Football? Reasons to Have Laser Eye Surgery
It took five years before Jonathan picked up the phone and told his sister that he wanted her to arrange his laser eye surgery……
Which Laser Eye Surgery Treatment is Right for You?
Which Laser Eye Surgery Treatment is Right for You? If you’re considering Laser Eye Surgery, you will very likely have done some light research to give you a better idea of what to expect from your treatment. Of course, as you dive deeper into this life-changing procedure, you will likely come across many new words and acronyms which, at first glance, don’t seem to make a whole lot of sense. PRK, LASEK, LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, PRESBYOND… These are all phrases…
Things to Consider When Having Laser Eye Surgery Over 50
Things to Consider When Having Laser Eye Surgery Over 50 In the early years of Laser Eye Surgery, prospective patients may have been found unsuitable for treatment for a number of reasons. Thankfully, as technology has developed and expertise has improved, more patients are suitable for the procedure than ever before. But what about if you’ve reached a certain age and are beginning to experience the symptoms of presbyopia? In other words, what do you need to consider if you’re…
Can I Have a Glass of Bubbly to Celebrate My Laser Eye Surgery?
Can I Have a Glass of Bubbly to Celebrate My Laser Eye Surgery? Recovering from a surgical procedure can be an unpleasant experience, to say the least. Not only is there the prospect of pain and discomfort, but you will likely be set a list of restrictions that make the whole process even worse. But while Laser Eye Surgery is a procedure that should not be taken lightly, recovery from treatment certainly offers some advantages compared to some other surgeries….
Laser Eye Surgery Explained: A Closer Look at a Life-Changing Procedure
Laser Eye Surgery Explained: A Closer Look at a Life-Changing Procedure It’s hard to believe that Laser Eye Surgery has been around for around four decades. Of course, significant developments and advances in technology meant that modern Laser Eye Surgery is often very different to the earliest procedures. And yet, the theory behind this life-changing treatment remains the same. But despite being the most popular elective procedure in the world, many people don’t really know how the treatment works. So,…
Celebrating Over 2,000 Independent Reviews!
Celebrating Over 2,000 Independent Reviews! In the years since Professor Dan Reinstein founded the London Vision Clinic, we have become well-known around the world for our dedication to patient care and achieving outstanding results. Our surgeons have featured in newspapers and magazines, appeared as experts on television, and have treated a number of high-profile celebrities. As a small, independent clinic, we’re incredibly grateful for all of these opportunities. Such recognition of our hard work is great and has undoubtedly helped…