Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I Have Large Pupils? Most prospective patients understandably have a lot of questions when it comes to the possibility of having Laser Eye Surgery. Thankfully, most of these questions are fairly straightforward to answer. In fact, at London Vision Clinic, we strive to provide as much insight into Laser Eye Surgery and our other treatments as possible (just take a look at the rest of our blog!). But there are some questions that…
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Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I Have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus? [VIDEO]
The patients who have underlying systemic lupus erythematosus may be candidates for laser eye surgery. SLE, as it is known, is an inflammatory condition of the body….
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I Have Epilepsy? [VIDEO]
Providing patients are well controlled on their conventional antiepileptic medication, there is no reason why an individual shouldn’t have laser eye surgery. The type of light that is used in the procedure is not strobe lighting, so this eliminates the concern that a flashing light may promote an epileptic attack….
What Is 20/20 or 6/6 Normal Vision? [VIDEO]
What does it mean to have “normal” vision? Why are two different sets of numbers used to describe it? Mr. Carp explains, “The main concern of having 6/6 vision or 20/20 vision really comes from whether you are based in the United Kingdom or you are based in America. It is really just to do with feet and metres. 6/6 means you see at 6 metres what an average person can see at 6 metres and 20/20 is equivalent in feet, 20 feet versus 20 feet.” Read more about the way visual acuity is measured and what it means for laser eye surgery….
Common Questions About Eye Problems
Common Questions About Eye Problems Our eyes are incredibly complex organs that bless us with one of the most valuable gifts imaginable: our sight. But with so many vital components, it is inevitable that things sometimes go wrong. This may be in the form of refractive errors such as long-sightedness, short-sightedness and astigmatism, or of conditions such as glaucoma and keratoconus. In this article, we’ll be answering some common questions about these eye problems (and providing links where you can…
Travelling Freedom After Laser Eye Surgery
Travelling Freedom After Laser Eye Surgery We all love to take a break from the hustle and bustle of our busy, everyday lives with a holiday. Whether it be a relaxing summer holiday spent lounging on the beach, an action-packed sports trip, or a meticulously planned sightseeing city tour, sometimes a break is just what we need. However, for those of us who rely on glasses or contact lenses, travelling can be more of a hassle than we might care…
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I Have a Collagen Vascular Disease? [VIDEO]
Collagen vascular diseases may not preclude a patient from having laser eye surgery. If a patient’s inflammatory basis for the collagen vascular disease is out of control it may mean that we are not able to provide treatment at that present time but we work very closely with the patient’s GP and if necessary an ocular inflammatory expert to ascertain the patient’s suitability for treatment….
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I am HIV Positive? [VIDEO]
Here at the London Vision Clinic, we treat all our patients the same. This includes patients who have HIV too. Patients with HIV are not required to take extra precautions prior to their laser eye surgery, but do have to inform the clinic about their condition. …
What Kinds Of Laser Eye Surgery Technologies Are Used At London Vision Clinic? [video]
At the London Vision Clinic, we have a very strong and close working relationship with Carl Zeiss Meditec. This is a company based in Germany who supplies our laser equipment to us. They are very innovative company and we are fortunate enough to receive upgrades from them on a yearly basis, improving the technology as we move forward….
How Do Laser Eye Surgery Results Compare to Glasses?
Is laser eye surgery better than glasses? How does the vision compare. Read about the limitations and benefits of both vision correction technologies in this post….
