We normally ask for patients to abstain from wearing make up for a period of one week. It is the big three that are important; the eyeliner, the eye shadow and of course the mascara. Normal face make-up, for example lipstick, is fine to use a day or two after the treatment. It is only really the make that is applied in and around the eyes that needs to be avoided for the first week….
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Why Are So Many People Afraid of Laser Eye Surgery?
Why Are So Many People Afraid of Laser Eye Surgery? Most people, if you were to ask them, would jump at the chance to have their vision corrected and their need for glasses and contact lenses eliminated. But if you were to ask those same people if they would consider Laser Eye Surgery, you would likely have fewer people biting your hand off. Why? Well, the resounding answer to this is usually: fear. In fact, many people dismiss Laser Eye…
What Should I Do to Prepare for Laser Eye Surgery?
What Should I Do to Prepare for Laser Eye Surgery? So, you’ve decided to go ahead with Laser Eye Surgery. You’ve likely spent hours researching and looking for the right clinic and surgeon to suit your needs, and now you’re ready to embark on your journey to better vision. As you do so, you’ll probably want to make sure you’re as prepared as possible. But what, if anything, will you need to do in preparation for this life-changing procedure? We’re…
The Snellen Chart: Understanding a Common Eye Test
The Snellen Chart: Understanding a Common Eye Test The words “test” and “exam” are often enough to make people shudder. You might be transported back to beige classrooms and sports halls with the sound of the clock noting the passage of time with its tick-ticking as grumpy invigilators shuffle between row after row of miserable students… A chilling memory indeed. Perhaps these connotations are enough to put us off tests, even as adults – even those that aren’t testing our…
Professor Dan Reinstein: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
Professor Dan Reinstein: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants Over his career, Professor Dan Reinstein has become one of the most well-known and well-respected Laser Eye Surgeons in the game. From helping to develop some of the most cutting-edge Laser Eye Surgery technology and techniques to founding one of the UK’s best Laser Eye Surgery clinics, Professor Dan has been an extremely influential figure in the field—but he is always quick to remember those who came before him. A Mentor…
Decisions, Decisions: Life in the LVC Waiting Room
Decisions, Decisions: Life in the LVC Waiting Room On any given day, the reception at our Harley Street clinic can be a haven for people from all walks of life. Some – may be patiently waiting for their initial consultation to determine whether Laser Eye Surgery is an option for them (the fact that they will likely be sporting glasses is usually a giveaway!). Others – probably fresh-faced with a slight look of apprehension -might be nervously anticipating the surgery…
Laser Eye Surgery: The Truth Is Out There!
Laser Eye Surgery: The Truth Is Out There! Laser Eye Surgery has now been around for almost four decades. Come to think of it, London Vision Clinic has been correcting vision and changing people’s lives for over half of that time! And yet, despite the tens of millions of people who have safely undergone Laser Eye Surgery in this period, a substantial amount of misinformation persists around the procedure. Of course, the industry hasn’t been without its bad press in…
How Long After My Consultation Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery?
How Long After My Consultation Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery? So, you’ve finally made the decision to go ahead and check your suitability for Laser Eye Surgery? Well, we can’t say we’re surprised. After all, this life-changing procedure is now more accessible and suitable for more people than ever before. But while everyone’s journey will be different, there are five fundamental steps in the Laser Eye Surgery process that every patient will go through. In this article, we’re taking…
Short-sighted? What You Can Expect From Laser Eye Surgery
Short-sighted? What You Can Expect From Laser Eye Surgery If you have myopia (short-sightedness), you’re in good company. Recent estimates indicate that around a third of the global population might share this trait with you. But this is unlikely to comfort you if you’re one of the millions of people in the UK who are daily burdened by glasses and contact lenses. If this sounds like you, then you have likely wondered about Laser Eye Surgery before. Is it a…
How Technically Complex is LASIK Laser Eye Surgery?
How Technically Complex is LASIK Laser Eye Surgery? The human eye is among the most complex systems in the known universe. With over two million working parts, the process that allows us to see the world around us in all its glory really is something to be in awe of. But does that mean that procedures designed to correct problems with the eye need to be equally complex? In other words, how technically complex is LASIK Laser Eye Surgery? A…
