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…
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Rolling Back the Years: How to Treat Presbyopia (Ageing Eyes)
Rolling Back the Years: How to Treat Presbyopia (Ageing Eyes) While most of us don’t like it, we have no choice but to accept ageing as a fact of life. It is an unavoidable process that will eventually affect almost every aspect of our person, both physical and mental. But some parts of the ageing process are simply more frustrating than others, and when it comes to our eyesight, we will all eventually wish we could roll back the years….
Cheap Reading Glasses: A Help or Hindrance?
Cheap Reading Glasses: A Help or Hindrance? We can all be forgiven for ignoring our inevitable reliance on reading glasses – particularly those lucky enough to have never needed glasses or contact lenses before. After all, your vision has been perfect your whole life – why would you worry? But then, you start to notice a difference. Perhaps you caught yourself squinting when reading a receipt or newspaper, or maybe you’ve started getting headaches when working at your computer. Whatever…
How Ageing Affects Your Eyes (And How Laser Eye Surgery Can Help)
How Ageing Affects Your Eyes (And How Laser Eye Surgery Can Help) There comes a certain point in our lives when all the years behind us seem to suddenly catch up with us – at least on a physical level. Our knees become increasingly stubborn, our hair begins to exhibit never-before-seen shades of grey, and (perhaps most devastatingly) our eyes start to fail us. But how exactly does ageing affect the eyes – and how could Laser Eye Surgery help?…
Are You Feeling Conscious About Your Reading Glasses?
Are You Feeling Conscious About Your Reading Glasses? The average person has a lot to contend with as they get older; most of us will gain weight, tackle greying hair (if it doesn’t fall out), and develop wrinkles around our eyes, on our foreheads and, well, everywhere really. While some may embrace these changes with “grace”, many more of us will likely turn to the latest fads and solutions, from hair dye to skin creams, to satisfy our vanity. But…
Common Questions About Laser Eye Surgery for Presbyopia
Common Questions About Laser Eye Surgery for Presbyopia Despite the fact that Laser Corrective Surgery for presbyopia has now been around for almost 20 years (at London Vision Clinic, at least), many people are still unaware of its existence. For this reason, we regularly receive many questions from our patients about PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision. We decided to answer some of the more common questions below, to help you stay as informed as possible when considering your options for presbyopia….
At What Age Can I Expect to Need Reading Glasses?
At What Age Can I Expect to Need Reading Glasses? As we get older, most of us will start to notice changes in ourselves. Whether it’s the changing colour of our hair, the number of wrinkles around our eyes, or the strength of our joints, we can all expect to experience several physical changes eventually. But what about changes to our vision? At what age can we expect to need reading glasses? Unfortunately, deteriorating vision is a natural part of…
George Chesterton of GQ Magazine has PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision [VIDEO]
George Chesterton of GQ Magazine has PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision If you are going to be an Editor of one of the world’s biggest magazine publications, there are a few things you should consider… You have to be a critic who has an eye for detail as well as a vision for the bigger picture. You need to balance impartiality with fearlessness in voicing your opinion. But, perhaps more important than all that, you have to be tough. Having been…
Expert Ophthalmologist Trusts London Vision Clinic with Presbyopia Treatment
Expert Ophthalmologist Trusts London Vision Clinic with Presbyopia Treatment Every patient wants to know that they are getting the best possible care – especially when it comes to something as important as our vision. Individuals who know better than most how important it is to take extra care with your eyes are those who work in the industry themselves. So, when an expert ophthalmologist needs vision treatment, where do they go? Well, if you ask Ugo Di Sanctis – vision…
Louise Achieves Glasses-free Triathlon Dream
London Vision Clinic patient, Louise Righton, had no doubt about how she planned to enjoy her new eye sight: she would take part in a triathlon as soon as possible….
