Alternative Treatments: What is Clear Lens Exchange (CLE)? Clear Lens Exchange (CLE) – also known as Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) – is another alternative to Laser Eye Surgery. The basis of the procedure is exactly the same as that of cataract surgery, except it is performed when no cataracts are present. Like Implantable Collamer Lenses (ICL) surgery, CLE can be used to correct almost any prescription. However, unlike ICLs, CLE removes the internal crystalline lens and replaces it with a…
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What are Alternative Treatments to Laser Eye Surgery?
What are Alternative Treatments to Laser Eye Surgery? Continued development and innovation mean that Laser Eye Surgery can now treat a huge number of refractory errors with minimally invasive techniques. In fact, at London Vision Clinic, we are able to treat around 98% of people who contact us. However, Laser Eye Surgery may not be the right option for everyone. A small number of patients may be unsuitable for Laser Eye Surgery for a number of reasons. For example, high…
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I Have Prism? [VIDEO]
Patients who have strabismus may have a prism inserted into their glasses to help correct eye alignment, along with the refractive error. Laser eye surgery is able to deal with the refractive error but cannot affect eye alignment. …
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…
Can Laser Eye Surgery Treat Strabismus and Squints? [VIDEO]
Strabismus or squints cannot be treated with laser eye surgery, as this is surgery that is required on the muscles around the eye. Laser eye surgery should have no bearing on a strabismus or a squint. It should not make the squint worse, it should not make it better. Occasionally, there may be a small residual refractive error after laser eye surgery, which may enhance the appearance of the squint but of course this can be managed either with further enhancement laser eye surgery or muscle surgery around the eye itself….
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If…? And Other Suitability Questions
‘Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If…?’ And Other Suitability Questions When it comes to Laser Eye Surgery, suitability for treatment is the most important consideration made by our surgeons. Now, you might think that if one clinic tells you you are unsuitable for Laser Eye Surgery, you can expect the same answer at any other clinic. I mean, this is the case for many typical surgical procedures, right? That is, any surgical procedures that are subject to standardised regulations….
Should I wait for a better procedure to be developed? What’s on the horizon?
Should I wait for a better procedure to be developed? What’s on the horizon? We all know the feeling of having an “out-of-date” smartphone, car – or anything else for that matter. From feeling completely satisfied (and perhaps even a little superior) when we walk out of the shop or get that long-awaited delivery, knowing that we have the latest and greatest product available on the market. That feeling, however, is not likely to last very long. Your new phone,…
When was LASIK invented?
When was LASIK invented? Vision impairment problems affect a huge percentage of the world’s population. In fact, estimates show that around 2.2 billion people have a near or distance vision impairment. And this percentage isn’t just isolated to our times. Throughout history, there have always been people who suffer from poor vision – and this isn’t surprising. The human eye is the body’s second most intricate and complex organ – the first being the brain. With over 2.2 million moving…
Laser Eye Surgery vs Lens Replacement
Laser Eye Surgery vs Lens Replacement If you are looking into eye surgery treatment, it is likely you have come across a huge number of potential treatments during your research. You may be left feeling confused about what separates all of these treatment options. For example, what is the difference between Laser Eye Surgery and Lens Replacement? Well, fear not – we’re here to tell you. Lens replacement surgery is a relatively common eye surgery treatment. In fact, over 300,000…
Will LASIK Eye Surgery Be Replaced With SMILE?
Will LASIK Laser Eye Surgery Be Replaced With SMILE? For over two decades, LASIK has been the most popular form of Laser Eye Surgery, granting millions of people around the world freedom from glasses and contact lenses. But will the growing availability of ReLEx SMILE surgery see LASIK become obsolete? Since the inception of Laser Eye Surgery in the early 1980s, the vision correction field has been at the forefront of surgical innovation. Technology and knowledge are evolving and improving…
