A few days after meeting identical twins Margaret Winstanley and Kath Hooley, (who were at the London Vision Clinic for their one month post- operative check up), I found myself in another laser eye surgery clinic – 6,000 miles away – in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles……
Laser Eye Surgery News
What, No Chocolate Fix!
After an initial “You what?” gasp of surprise, Kath listened as her sister explained her decision……
Seeing Double
Before I met London Vision Clinic patients Margaret Winstanley and Kath Hooley – I thought that it was only the Queen who spoke in terms of “we” as opposed to “me” or “I”……
Consider The Grazing Antelope
Meanwhile, back on the South African veld, where all this new technology is of little comfort to the grazing antelopes scanning the horizon and being eyed up by a hungry lion for his dinner……
3D TV – The Next “Big Thing”?
Normally we watch any on-screen entertainment in flat two dimensional images. When special stereoscopic cameras are used……
Putting On The 3D Specs
Glenn Carp, was born and brought up in South Africa so it is hardly surprising that he should use examples of wildlife to explain the concept of binocular vision, depth of perception (or stereoacuities) and……
Eagle Eye And The Extra Dimension
As the enchanting seeds of the sacred Eywa tree dance tantalisingly close to my nose, I reach out to touch them……
Not A Dry Eye On The Slope
Not A Dry Eye On The Slope Alongside the keratoconus, which causes the cornea to bulge outwards, Steve had the additional problem of being extremely near sighted. Dr Boxer Wachler, who has helped other athletes and also performed Laser Eye Surgery live on national television (more of this later), had developed an alternative treatment. By using a combination of vitamin and light applications he was able first to strengthen Steve’s cornea allowing the insertion of a special contact lens to…
Previously Blind Bob Sleigh Hero Wins Gold
Previously Blind Bob Sleigh Hero Wins Gold Truly it must be amazing to look back on one’s career and realise that among its many highlights, you have contributed to your country’s gold medal collection – and without even being a world class athlete. Add into the equation restoring the sight of a champion Olympian who goes on to win the first four-man gold medal for his country in 62 years and you have the making of a national hero. This…
No “Sell By Date” On After Care
There is No “Sell By Date” On After Care I was thinking about Patsy and the vet’s behaviour when I met Dr Dan Reinstein’s wife, Ursula, at the clinic’s Thanksgiving party. I discovered that Ursula had trained and qualified in veterinary medicine and was also fascinated to learn that she had also joined the ever-growing list of London Vision Clinic patients – a few months previously, Dr Dan had corrected his wife’s eye sight. I wondered what it must have…
