A female friend of mine describes herself as a “Techno Tart” – for the sake of alliteration let’s call her Trisha.I feel quaintly old-fashioned after spending time with Trisha and her shiny new iPad……
Laser Eye Surgery News
More Thoughts On Truth
Having written about the Three Phases of Truth and how they might relate to the expectations of the Laser Eye Humanitarian Project in Nepal, it occurred to me that ……
The Three Phases Of Truth
According to the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer (and Professor Dan Reinstein founder of the London Vision Clinic) truth passes through three phases:
-First it is ridiculed….
The London Vision Clinic Club
I’ve never been much of a “joiner” – the camaraderie of fellowship has left me lukewarm and I should confess that throughout my life, I have rarely been tempted to seek membership of groups or societies. Therefore it is somewhat out of character for me to announce with pride, how happy I am to be part of the ever growing “club” of former London Vision Clinic patients……
Less Than Six Degrees Of Separation
I have long believed in the “Six degrees of separation” theory, sometimes referred to as the “Human Web”. It refers to the idea that everyone is at most six steps away from any other person in the world……
The Amazon Connection
While mentioning the iconic glasses jar on the reception desk at the London Vision Clinic: who would have thought that this jar of redundant specs would link two strangers from different countries… while travelling up the Amazon in Peru……
Kate’s Specs Appeal
A few weeks ago I threatened to open my cuttings folder and share some of the sight-related news stories that have recently made the headlines: but once again I became side-tracked into writing about other topics instead……
The “Final Factor” – Let’s Hear It For The Team
Jonathan can now read two lines below the 20/20 marker on the traditional Eye Test board and, six weeks later, is still raving about all the wonderful new advantages of good eyesight……
It Took Fatherhood – Not Football
It took five years before Jonathan picked up the phone and told his sister that he wanted her to arrange his laser eye surgery……
Old-Fashioned Folk Wisdom In The Spotlight
“The cobbler’s children are the worst shod” while “in the home of the smith the knives are blunt” – these quaintly old fashioned proverbs don’t appear to have a modern equivalent … possibly because they are “past their sell by date”……
