In this video, Dr Glenn Carp explains how laser eye surgery evolved from technology originally used in industry, where lasers were valued for their ability to shape materials with extraordinary precision. That same idea inspired a revolutionary question: could laser precision be used to gently reshape the cornea and correct human vision?
The earliest laser eye surgery procedure was PRK, first developed in the late 1980s. Since then, more than 40 years of research, innovation and clinical refinement have transformed laser vision correction into a highly advanced field, helping millions of people reduce or eliminate their dependence on glasses and contact lenses.
Precision Matters
Although modern laser eye surgery takes only a matter of minutes, achieving exceptional results depends on far more than the laser itself. Today’s procedures combine advanced diagnostics, personalised treatment planning and decades of clinical research to optimise every treatment for each individual eye. Technology provides the precision. Experience ensures that precision is used to its fullest potential.
The Journey Continues
Laser eye surgery continues to evolve, with improvements in imaging, artificial intelligence, treatment planning and laser technology making procedures even more accurate and personalised. At London Vision Clinic, we remain committed to driving that progress through research, innovation and education, ensuring every generation of patients benefits from the latest advances in vision correction.
Because the story of laser eye surgery isn’t finished.
It’s still being written.
