Guide to Alcohol and Laser Eye Surgery Updated for 2024 Alcohol is a common feature in many of our lives, whether we enjoy a toast to celebrate important events, a glass of wine to unwind for the evening, or even the occasional eventful pub crawl. But while alcohol consumption is usually nothing to be too concerned about (when done in moderation), what are the rules when it comes to surgery? Is it safe to have a cheeky drink before or…
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The Laser Eye Surgery Recovery Process and What to Expect
How Long is the Recovery Process, and What Should I Expect? Like any kind of surgical procedure, Laser Eye Surgery can instil fear in any prospective patient. But this is largely a fear of the unknown – a fear accompanied by an abundance of questions and concerns, from “Does Laser Eye Surgery hurt?” to “How long is the recovery process?”. The good news is, here at London Vision Clinic, there is always a friendly professional on hand to answer these…
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…
Quick guide: Laser Eye Surgery recovery
Quick guide: Laser Eye Surgery recovery Which part of the body heals the fastest? How about the skin: the largest organ in the body and our outer barrier to the world that has to endure scratching, scrapes, cuts, abrasions, burns, and a whole heap of abuse every day. Or what about something like the liver? Our largest internal organ that never stops filtering blood, supporting the digestive system, and detoxifying the barrage of chemicals and toxins we pound it with. Well,…
What post-operative care you should expect after Laser Eye Surgery
What post-operative care you should expect after Laser Eye Surgery It’s the weeks leading up to Laser Eye Surgery when you put the extra time in to make sure you’re fully prepared for the procedure and it fits nicely into your life. And most people believe that, once the treatment comes, all of that is over, and you’re free to enjoy the results and get back to your normal routine. But the process doesn’t end as soon as you hop…
Can I fly after laser surgery?
Can I fly after laser surgery? As a nation, we’re utterly obsessed with jumping on planes and spending our hard earned time as far away as possible. We put ourselves through the mind-numbing process of packing, endure endless delays, and cram ourselves into seats unsuitable for anyone bigger than a five-year-old. Even if it’s just for a few nights away. But none of this matters — it’s always worth it. And we’re just as quick to do it all over again. After…
Laser Eye Surgery — How Much Time Will I Need Off Work?
Laser Eye Surgery — How Much Time Will I Need Off Work? Depending on what you do for a living, you may be hoping you can get back to work immediately after Laser Eye Surgery. Or, you may be hoping to finally have some prescribed and leisurely time away. Preferably far away on some tropical island with plenty of medicinal cocktails and time spent resting. If you’re more likely to be in the latter group, unfortunately, that’s not what you’re…
