The Last Straw and Going Ahead with Laser Eye Surgery

When it comes to making some important decisions, there is often a “last straw” moment that pushes us over the edge of an invisible line. This is the moment at which we decide, “enough is enough”. And from that moment on, our mind is made up.

Of course, the idea of “the last straw” comes from the idiom: “the straw that broke the camel’s back”. That is to say, the event or factor that finally makes a cumulative problem too much to handle.

In Spain, the comparable saying is, “the last drops that make the glass overflow”. But no matter the language, this saying applies to many a decision-making process – including when it comes to going ahead with Laser Eye Surgery.

What will be your “last straw” moment?

At London Vision Clinic, we hear all sorts of stories from our patients about their own “last straw” moments. It might have been the realisation that they were holding their mobile phones and books increasingly further away from their face, signalling the time for reading glasses. Or maybe it was the rage that followed yet another pair of broken glasses frames…

Whatever the last straw moment was for you, there’s a good chance Laser Eye Surgery can help to set you back on track. Let’s take a look at the experiences of some of our past patients.

For Sharon, who went ahead with Laser Eye Surgery at London Vision Clinic back in 2013, the moment came after her eyesight had begun to affect her everyday life:

“Whilst my prescription was slight on a day-to-day basis, it had started to affect my quality of life. Reading on the sofa, if I looked up at the TV, I couldn’t see things clearly. The last straw was going for my regular sight test and being told I needed multi-focal lenses even though my actual prescription hadn’t changed that much.”

Sharon had been turned away by other clinics because her prescription was considered too slight. But after her consultation at our Harley Street clinic, she knew that it was the right time for her.

“Once I had my consultation at the London Eye Clinic, I knew that I would definitely be having my treatment with them. All the staff and technicians, and my surgeon were incredibly friendly and professional and put me at my easy.”

Linda’s “last straw” moment came way back in 2009, after years of wearing contact lenses.

“I was really fed up with wearing contact lenses, and then having to use glasses for close work was the last straw. My sister had told me that laser surgery was very normal in USA, where she lives, and when my son told me about a clinic in London, about which he had heard good reports, I thought I’d take the plunge.”

While Linda was understandably a little anxious about the whole experience, her nerves were soon put to rest.

“I was very scared, but they were great, really put me at ease, and when I had my consultation with Dr. Dan I had no doubts that this was the place for me… I’ve told lots of people about LVC, I think when you find something so good it is only right to spread the word so others can benefit too.”

Glasses and contact lenses are extremely effective at correcting most prescriptions, be it for myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia (long-sightedness), astigmatism, and even presbyopia. But eventually, many people will experience the last straw – the final annoyance that will push them to consider the alternatives in earnest.

For many, this “last straw” moment will find them researching the potential of Laser Eye Surgery. At London Vision Clinic, we can treat around 97% of the patients we see – often including those who have been turned away by other clinics!

If you’d like to learn more about the treatments available at our Harley Street clinic, get in touch with one of our friendly clinic coordinators or Book a Consultation today!