Guide to PRK/LASEK vs LASIK vs SMILE Despite there being a seemingly endless list of laser treatments to choose from, when it comes down to it, there are actually only three main types you need to know: PRK/LASEK, LASIK, and SMILE Treatments such as UltraLASIK, Accu-wave LASIK, Custom LASIK UltraLASIKplus, Zyoptix and Wavefront LASIK, are simply brand names that clinics think up in an attempt to differentiate what is effectively the same, albeit packaged slightly differently, treatment. They often do…
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What causes dry eyes after laser vision correction? [VIDEO]
What causes dry eyes after laser vision correction? Nerves play an important role in the Laser Eye Surgery recovery process. I’m not talking about the jitters, patients are usually very calm by this time — I’m on about a different set of nerves: those on the surface of your eye. The nerves on the surface of the eye are momentarily interrupted because of the pain-free laser process. Thankfully, though, these nerves possess the incredible power to regenerate over a period…
What’s The Secret To Great LASIK Surgery Aftercare?
What’s The Secret To Great LASIK Surgery Aftercare? Trust is vital no matter what area of your body or health you’re dealing with. But with Laser Eye Surgery being more widely available than almost any other medical treatment, this statement is ever truer when it comes to fixing your eyes. But when we talk about trust, we don’t just mean you have a “good feeling” about the clinic or surgeon. We mean they have a proven track record of treating…
Laser eye treatments
Laser eye treatments Have you ever read a description of a new product, treatment, or therapy, and immediately switched off due to an excess of overcomplicated jargon? I mean, what’s the point in using complex and technical language if they know it will fly straight over the heads of the vast majority of people? It’s a good question — and one that reveals a lot about the company or person behind the particular product or service they are selling. You’ll find…
Risk of vision loss wearing contact lens as a result of an infection is higher than from LASIK
Risk of vision loss wearing contact lens as a result of an infection is higher than from LASIK For many, contact lenses offer a welcome relief from the inconveniences of glasses—at least at first. The main selling point of contacts, the fact that they actually sit on the eye, brings a host of benefits including higher visual clarity, greater practicality, and a certain level of inconspicuousness, but it also comes at a cost. Unbeknownst to contact wearers as they revel…
Is There An Upper Age Limit For Laser Eye Surgery? [video]
Mr Glenn Carp explains at present we do not believe there is an upper age limit. But extensive screening process at London Vision Clinic highlights suitability for laser eye surgery regardless of age. …
How Long Will It Take To Get Back To Normal Activity? [Video]
Most patients are back to their normal routine within a day or two. We tend to ask patients to take one day off – the day after their surgery, to reside in a relaxed environment and take time to adjust to their new vision and get used to placing the lubricant drops in their eyes….
When Can I Get Back To Work After Laser Eye Surgery? [video]
Generally we do the surgery and we advice people to keep their eyes shut not that if you kept them open it would be a problem but we advice them to keep their eyes shut for a few hours. So two three hours eyes shut and then rest for the rest of the day and most people can go back to work the next morning….
What Should I Do If My Eyes Are Blurry After Treatment? [video]
Blurry vision is a common symptom to have immediately after treatment. As long as you are following all of the post-operative instructions provided in your aftercare package, the blurriness should diminish over time….
London Vision Clinic Featured On Channel 4 Live From The Clinic – Donna Sepala’s Patient story
A staggering 2.1 billion pounds is spent on one particular accessory every year and I’m not talking handbags. 50% of the UK population suffers with poor eye sight. Every year we spend more than £2.1 billion on glasses and contact lenses. Unsurprisingly, corrective surgery has become so popular that 100,000 people had the procedure in the UK last year. LASIK, a type of laser eye surgery, costs on average £3,000 for both eyes. Recovery time for this procedure is between three and four hours….
