Why I Decided To Take The Surgical Route by Sam Ross An eye surgeon has avoided being struck off the register after leaving children’s author Jan Fearnley with blurred vision from LASIK laser work to correct her shortsightedness. Each year more than 100,560 laser eye treatments are carried out in Britain, mostly LASIK. Complications are said to occur in three to six percent of patients. So would you take the risk? Here university student Sam Ross reveals his recent experience….
Laser Eye Surgery News
Eye News: The Eye Of God Is Spotted In Space
We’re adding a new feature to the Insight blog the week that features news, some weird and some serious, that appeared recently relating to eyes, vision and laser eye surgery. We hope you enjoy it!…
Daily Mirror
Tony Blair Gun Police Get Laser Surgery To Fix Dodgy Eyesight By Jon Clements They are the crack gun cops who guard Tony Blair, ready to respond in a split second with a precision shot to rub out anyone deemed a threat to his life. Trouble is, some of them don’t have 20/20 vision… Five of the elite armed squad that protect the PM with high-powered pistols and sub-machine guns have dodgy eyes and are being sent for laser surgery…
The Appeal Of Fly-Fishing
Fishing is said to be the largest participant sport in the UK. Yes, more people would prefer to spend their days sitting on river banks or up to their thighs in the middle of some lake waiting for a tug on their line than walking around a golf course attempting to get a small white ball into a hole……
Top Santé (A Case For Laser Eye Surgery?)
If you’ve got problems with your sight, you’ll almost certainly have considered this option. But it’s not without its risks. Top Santé writer Sharon Parsons chose to undergo the most popular elective surgery in the world – but not without weighing up all the pros and cons first….
You’ve Gotta Have A Hobby
For Dr Dan it’s the saxophone and for Mr Glenn Carp it’s all about outdoor sports and a special passion for fly fishing……
North West Evening Mail
Each year more than 100,000 people in the UK have laser eye surgery, yet there are still fears about the dangers, pain and possible outcome of the procedure. Hannah Stephenson describes her experience….
The Insight Newsletter – October 2010 Edition
The Insight Newsletter – October 2010 Edition We sent out our second e-newsletter today. If you missed it, here is the link to the online version of the newsletter. The quarterly publication, which is delivered straight to your inbox, carries all the latest news on our research, staff and developments within the Clinic. As well as London Vision Clinic news, some editions will tackle broader issues, keeping you up to date with developments in the industry. Although given our position…
Reveal Health & Self
Laser Eye Surgery: The Story Behind Corrective Eye Operations Almost half the UK’s 60 million population now wears glasses or contact lenses, but few people consider laser surgery an option. Whether it’s a fear of the procedure, worry over the costs or just a lack of knowledge, Laser Eye Surgery is often surrounded by myths and misconceptions. In fact, for many of us, it is something that can be a hugely positive, life-changing experience. Recent research has found that 62 per…
Babies And The Gene Pool
Babies have been very much in my mind recently.
Last week I made a dawn dash to Barcelona to meet my grandson, Charlie. Despite being only a couple of hours old when I arrived, his eyes were open and he appeared to be taking in his new surroundings……
