What are the Finance Options for Laser Eye Surgery? There’s no getting around it: High-quality Laser Eye Surgery isn’t cheap. So many people are relieved to find out that, as with many other investments, finance options are often available for Laser Eye Surgery – including here at the London Vision Clinic. Napoleon is widely credited with referring to England as a nation of shopkeepers (or l’Angleterre est une nation de boutiquiers); a comment that was meant to be derisive; however,…
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Should I Make Any Lifestyle Changes Before or After Cataract Surgery?
Should I Make Any Lifestyle Changes Before or After Cataract Surgery? We know that being diagnosed with cataracts can be scary. Even if the cataract has not yet begun to significantly affect your vision, the prospect of it worsening and what that means for your everyday life can be daunting – as is the thought of undergoing surgery. But there is one thing that can help – being as informed as possible. For example, you may wonder: “Are there any…
Can I eat or drink prior to my Laser Eye Surgery?
Can I eat or drink before my Laser Eye Surgery? If you have ever had any kind of surgery or procedure, you will likely have been told to undergo a period of fasting before you head into the treatment room. Depending on the time of your procedure, this may mean simply skipping breakfast and your morning coffee, but in some cases, you may be required to go more than 12 hours without a bite to eat. The need for the…
About Laser Eye Treatment At London Vision Clinic
Common Questions About Laser Eye Treatment at London Vision Clinic When toying with the idea of having Laser Eye Surgery, there will likely be a huge number of questions and concerns whizzing around your head. This is only natural – I mean, we all want to know as much as we can when it comes the to the health and safety of our eyes. That’s why we’ve put together this guide: to answer all of the most common questions about…
What Should I Do to Prepare For Laser Eye Surgery? [VIDEO]
Prior to the actual procedure itself there is not much the patient really needs to do to prepare themselves for the actual treatment. We ask people on the day of the treatment to avoid any cologne or perfumes as well as hairspray, for ladies to remove any eye makeup and mascara, eyeliner, and eye shadow and also to avoid any woollen clothing to be worn during the actual procedure….
Do I have to stop any medication prior to Laser Eye Surgery?
Do I have to stop any medication prior to Laser Eye Surgery? There are a few things that can interfere with Laser Eye Surgery: alcohol, makeup, lint – oh, and prescription medications. Some medications can cause complications during treatment due to contraindications with the products used before, during, and after surgery. Don’t worry too much, though. Unlike a dose of Dutch courage, a dash of perfume, or your favourite wool sweater – which should all be completely avoided – as…
The Dos and Don’ts Of Wearing Make Up Before & After Laser Eye Surgery
The Do’s and Don’ts Of Wearing Make-Up Before & After Laser Eye Surgery Our surgeons get asked a lot of questions about Laser Eye Surgery – one of the most common, though, is, “When can I wear makeup again?” Far from being a vain or unimportant question that many may take it for, this is actually a great question that is crucial to both the safety and ease of your recovery. While Laser Eye Surgery is now the most commonly…
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….
Quick guide: Laser Eye Surgery and Alcohol
Laser Eye Surgery and Alcohol, a quick guide Pregnancy, surgery, breastfeeding, taking antibiotics, having dinner with the parents-in-law — all times in our life when we’re advised to stay away from the liquor cabinet. And also, uncoincidentally, the times in our lives when we could most do with a nice drink or two. Nine months with another person growing inside of you without even a tipple of wine? A week with an unbearable ear infection and no soothing nightcaps? A whole…
Is it worth travelling to London for Laser Eye Surgery if you live in Leeds?
Is it worth travelling to London for Laser Eye Surgery if you live in Leeds? Getting from Leeds to London used to be an awkward affair that took an age to plan and even longer to arrive. Today within less than two and a half hours you can be in the nation’s capital, sipping a hot latte down by the Thames or exploring the depths of The British Museum, all for the cost of a nice lunch in Leeds (well, maybe…
