Entering the strange subterranean space underneath the Tate Modern for the first time is exciting – it feels like taking an adventurous step into the unknown. Passing through a sliding door on one side of the Turbine Hall, visitors can now explore the colossal spaces that were once used as oil tanks to fuel the old Bankside power station. Together with the raw concrete areas that surround the three original tanks, this lower world has been turned into permanent areas for what is described as “live art” or “art in action”….
Laser Eye Surgery News
Optometrist Sharon Can’t Stop Looking After Pioneering ReLEx Treatment
In her free time, Sharon Ritchie, the most recent optometrist to join the London Vision Clinic, is a self- confessed “eye geek” and was determined to have a career in eye health since the age of ten. “I am just fascinated by eyes and how they work. I think I sometimes drive my friends crazy because I get so excited talking about eyes and my job.” …
Tariq Lewis
Tariq Lewis Tariq was born and raised in north-west London, where he attended the same primary school as our Medical Director and Managing Director. After completing Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees at Imperial College, London and serving 3 years in the Royal Air Force Reserves, he has joined London Vision Clinic’s Research Team. Outside of work, flying is his passion – something he’s taken away from the RAF. “I’m excited about using my background to help London Vision Clinic remain at…
Kindle: The Dry Eye Friendly Zone
It was at Malaga airport where I first saw a poster advertising “Fifty Shades of Grey” (in Spanish) and vaguely recalled hearing some mention of this book being a best-seller but had missed the details and reviews….
Travel-Loving Emily Says, “Thanks To Laser Eye Surgery, No More Migraines!”
When Emily joined the London Vision Clinic’s team of nurses in May 2011, almost everything was perfect for the 25-year-old Australian. She was fulfilling a lifetime dream of a career in her chosen profession combined with the opportunity to pursue her other passion of travel. However, at the end of a busy day she was prone to headaches and had no enthusiasm to go out and exploring London with her friends….
Should I Book A Hotel Near The Clinic? [video]
We advice you that if you are to be traveling from far away that you book a hotel for the night of your treatment near the clinic so that you can relax and be back with us early in the morning for your one day check up. …
Is There An Upper Age Limit For Laser Eye Surgery? [video]
Mr Glenn Carp explains at present we do not believe there is an upper age limit. But extensive screening process at London Vision Clinic highlights suitability for laser eye surgery regardless of age. …
How Important Is Research When Considering Laser Eye Surgery?
Professor Dan Reinstein speaks to The Sun’s Lynsey Haywood about the importance of doing your homework and extensive research prior to considering laser eye surgery. With over 100,000 people in the UK undergoing this painless procedure every year, he indicates that the safety, effectiveness and technology of laser eye surgery has improved since it started 20 years ago….
London Vision Clinic Patients And Staff Celebrate At ZSL London Zoo
More than five hundred patients and their guests joined members of the London Vision Clinic team to celebrate the clinic’s 10th Anniversary on 26 June. The party was held at ZSL London Zoo in Regent’s Park and watching the delightful penguins enjoying their dinner was among the popular treats arranged for the evening….
Words With Friends: Part 2
Mary Harboe, a print journalist and award winning broadcaster, has undergone both laser blended vision and had slight adjustment work at the London Vision Clinic. She retells the second part to her story below: I have several friends who have had laser eye surgery but who still use glasses. It always surprises me that they should settle for anything less than perfect vision after their surgery. My friends appear to simply accept that reading glasses will still be required even if other sight problems are corrected. I should hasten to add that none of these people are London Vision Clinic patients; and none have had PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision….
