Laser Eye Surgery Aftercare Guidance After finishing your treatment of Laser Eye Surgery at the laser clinic it is imperative that you follow certain guidelines in order to minimise any complications. After your surgery you will need to be escorted home as a pad will be applied to cover your eye. You will not be allowed to drive home from your appointment yourself. Taking a step at a time after Laser Eye Surgery is crucial for your own safety. On…
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Laser Eye Surgery — How Much Time Will I Need Off Work?
Laser Eye Surgery — How Much Time Will I Need Off Work? Depending on what you do for a living, you may be hoping you can get back to work immediately after Laser Eye Surgery. Or, you may be hoping to finally have some prescribed and leisurely time away. Preferably far away on some tropical island with plenty of medicinal cocktails and time spent resting. If you’re more likely to be in the latter group, unfortunately, that’s not what you’re…
We’re In The Press And On TV (Again)
Last Week We Appeared In The Daily Express And On ITV’s This Morning. As one the world’s leading Laser Eye Surgery clinics, we’re often asked to comment and provide expert opinion in the media and, for some strange reason, last week was a busy one! Our lead surgeon and founder, Dr Dan Reinstein, was invited onto ITV’s This Morning on Friday to help bust some Laser Eye Surgery myths and answer viewers’ questions. Professor Dan Reinstein pointed out an eye…
Laser Eye Surgery Social Media Roundup – Mar-15
Laser Eye Surgery Social Media Roundup – Mar-15 In this month’s social media roundup, we look at the Laser Eye Surgery topics that have been trending, and some of the conversations that caught our eyes. It’s always good to hear from previous patients and find out how they are getting on months & years after having Laser Eye Surgery at London Vision Clinic. Here are a few updates on we’ve had on Twitter recently: Cocker Spaniel @English_Cocker · Mar 26…
Laser Eye Surgery For Very High Prescriptions
Laser Eye Surgery For Very High Prescriptions In the 21st century, despite pretty undisputable evidence to the contrary, many people still believe the world is flat and that we’ve never actually been to space. Some people still believe, particularly in India, that the ancient religious practice of drinking your own urine is a cure-all remedy that can even lead to enlightenment. And other people still believe that this whole global warming thing is a complete sham, being fabricated as simply…
Laser Eye Surgery Social Media Roundup – Feb-15
Laser Eye Surgery Social Media Roundup – Feb-15 In our monthly social media roundups, we look at what Laser Eye Surgery topics have been trending, and some of the conversations that caught our eyes in February. On 17th Feb, Phillip Schofield posted: “Well, Mrs S has had her eyes lasered by Prof Dan Reinstein at the LVC… She’s thrilled with the result, I’m concerned that she can now see me clearly first thing in the morning!” Phillip Schofield also had…
What Is LASIK Laser Eye Surgery?
What Is LASIK Laser Eye Surgery? LASIK Laser Eye Surgery (Laser-assisted In-situ Keratomileusis) is an elective surgical procedure to correct common vision problems such as hyperopia (far-sightedness), myopia (near-sightedness), presbyopia (natural ageing of the eyes) and/or astigmatism. The procedure uses an extremely accurate femtosecond laser to create a very thin flap of tissue in the outer cornea – the front of the eye. The flap is then gently folded back allowing the surgeon to remove a precise amount of corneal…
Why Not Start Your Own Laser Eye Surgery Blog, We’ll Help You
Why Not Start Your Own Laser Eye Surgery Blog, We’ll Help You! Everyone seems to be blogging these days, on all manner of subjects. Whether you simply Tweet & post to Facebook occasionally, or have your own blogging website, it’s easy to have your opinions heard – and there’s plenty of people out there who want to listen. Laser Eye Surgery can be an emotive subject, and those who shout about their experiences tend to have polarised opinions – those…
Contact Lenses Almost Left Me Blind – Laser Eye Surgery Repaired The Damage
“Contact Lenses Almost Left Me Blind – Laser Eye Surgery Repaired The Damage” An edited version of this article appeared in the Daily Express on the 23rd September 2014. ‘I’ve worn glasses from a young age and started to wear contact lenses when I was 15. I was always extremely careful with my lenses, only wearing them for the recommended time and using the correct solutions to clean them every day. I had chosen to wear contact lenses for convenience,…
Laser Eye Surgery results FAQ
Laser Eye Surgery results FAQ If you’re looking for our results, you can review the London Vision Clinic’s statistical results and patient reviews. Can I go blind after Laser Eye Surgery? To watch Mr. Glenn Carp answer this question in a video click here. Essentially, no. Technically there is an exceedingly small risk of blindness with laser eye surgery but it is lower than the risk of wearing monthly contact lenses for one year, so a risk that everyone seems to…