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…
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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,…
TV Appearances And The Path To London Vision Clinic
TV Appearances And The Path To London Vision Clinic “My wife saw a TV report highlighting the services offered by the London Vision Clinic, so I called and made an appointment. Three months later I was in London for my consultation, pre-op and then procedure. Simple, professional, with a superb back-up team.” –Chris People hear about London Vision Clinic through a plethora mediums. Often times it is through friends, family, or online research. However, as medical advancements in the field…
Dr Pixie McKenna Describes Her Experience As A Doctor Visiting London Vision Clinic
It’s no secret that despite almost two decades of doctoring, I am still a terrible patient. But, in December, having toyed with the idea for ages, I decided to take the leap and see if I was suitable for laser eye surgery….
EyeMusic: The App That Lets You Hear Shapes
It seems like there is an app for everything these days – and actually that’s not too far from the truth. Thanks to researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, there is now even an app that allows people to hear shapes and colours, with the admirable aim of allowing blind people to ‘see’ for the very first time….
Eye Health: European Coalition for Vision Request End To Neglect
Earlier this year, the European Coalition for Vision (ECV) released a press statement to call on European decision makers to include eye health and vision in their political agenda. The call follows an earlier event in which members of the ECV claimed that eye health has been neglected in the political arena for too long, and that there is far too much avoidable and preventable vision damage….
The London Eye: Fun Facts About The Capital’s Very Own Visual Organ
The London Eye: Fun Facts About The Capital’s Very Own Visual Organ The EDF Energy London Eye is one of London’s most popular attractions, attracting around three million visitors every single year. In fact, it even gets more visitors than the Taj Mahal and the Great Pyramids of Giza! Construction began on the London Eye — originally named the Millennium Wheel — back in 1998, in order to celebrate the coming of the new millennium (along with other, less well-fated…
Roy Moëd, Founder Of LifeBook UK, Tells His Laser Eye Surgery Story
Having good vision is so essential for our jobs and our personal lives – but something we often take for granted. After I studied to become a private pilot, having good eyesight became an undisputed priority, but I continued to ‘make do’ with spectacles when flying and didn’t give it much further thought….
