LASIK vs LASEK vs ReLEx SMILE: Laser Eye Surgery Treatment Types With so much jargon and a seemingly endless list of treatment types and brand names thrown around, many people can become overwhelmed by the prospect of Laser Eye Surgery. But the truth is, many of the confusing abbreviations you will come across are actually variations of the same three core treatments: PRK/LASEK, LASIK, and ReLEx SMILE. So, what is the real difference between these three procedures? Let’s find out…
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2024 Unwrapped: A Year of Connection at London Vision Clinic
2024 Unwrapped at London Vision Clinic: A Year in News As 2024 finally draws to a close, we’d like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our amazing patients and readers. Your trust and support allow us to continue our mission of transforming lives through better vision. At London Vision Clinic, our dedication to this cause goes beyond offering the world’s leading Laser Eye Surgery treatments. We are also committed to providing exceptional resources and guidance to support our patients…
Laser Eye Surgery Treatments: What is PRK? [VIDEO]
PRK or photo-refractive keratectomy was the first vision correction procedure to use excimer lasers and grew out of the pioneering scalpel-based refractive surgery. The procedure is most suited to patients with unusually thin or flat corneas….
Glenn Carp Explains the Fundamental Principles in Laser Eye Surgery [video]
Surgeon Glenn Carp explains the two main laser eye surgery areas, PRK (LASEK) and LASIK. Both treatments are available at the London Vision Clinic, offering the same results. However, some patients may need to consider having PRK / LASEK… Mr Carp explains why……
Common Questions About Eye Treatments
Common Questions About Eye Treatments at London Vision Clinic At London Vision Clinic, we are proud to be one of the leading Laser Eye Surgery clinics in the world – but we also offer a range of other eye treatments, from Clear Lens Exchange to Cataract Surgery. In this article, we’re answering some common questions about all of our eye treatments and linking to articles where you can find more information. What is LASIK? LASIK – an abbreviation of laser-assisted…
Managing Pain and Discomfort After Laser Eye Surgery [VIDEO]
Most patients after the treatment will experience a little bit of discomfort for the first two to three hours. Patients traditionally will experience either a small gritty sensation almost like there is an eyelash in the eye or alternatively it is sometimes as though they have been chopping onions. …
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I Have Nystagmus (Involuntary Eye Movements)? [VIDEO]
Nystagmus is not a contraindication for laser eye surgery. We, at the London Vision Clinic, are able to provide both LASIK and PRK treatments for patients with nystagmus….
2022 Unwrapped at London Vision Clinic: A Year in News
2022 Unwrapped at London Vision Clinic: A Year in News As we come to the end of another year and prepare to launch into 2023, we want to thank our wonderful patients and readership for their ongoing support and trust in allowing us to give the gift of better vision. At London Vision Clinic, we strive to offer more than the best Laser Eye Surgery treatment in the world. We work hard to deliver the highest-quality information and resources to…
Using LASEK / PRK Eye Surgery to Treat Your Refractive Error [VIDEO]
Using LASEK/PRK Eye Surgery to Treat Your Refractive Error If you have done any research at all into Laser Eye Surgery, you will probably have noticed that the profession is not averse to an abbreviation or two. Well, that’s kind of an understatement: between LASEK/PRK, LASIK, ReLEx SMILE – the truth is, you can’t get more than two minutes into your research without coming across at least one. While these abbreviations are obviously designed to replace complicated words that the…
Laser Eye Surgery: Does Flap Thickness Matter?
Does Flap Thickness Matter? Laser Eye Surgery has now been used to correct vision for over four decades. The procedure has always involved accessing the corneal bed in order to reshape the cornea. But, the thickness of the corneal flap created to access the corneal bed has reduced significantly over the years. Today, there is even a flapless form of Laser Eye Surgery, reducing the invasiveness of the procedure. This speaks volumes about how flap thickness is related to safety…
