Laser Eye Surgery News

Meet Eleanor Cairns Eleanor recently relocated to London from Saffron Walden in Essex, she attended University in Portsmouth where she studied English Literature at University. Reading is her biggest passion and she can usually be found tucked away in a corner with a book, she had thought she would eventually end up working in a library somewhere, however, in mid 2010 after deciding it was time for a change of scenery and a new challenge Eleanor found LVC. She has…

Old Employee, Zach Dickeson: London Vision Clinic Researcher Zach came to London planning to work and travel for a year, but after joining the clinic in 2008 and becoming enamored with the work and the atmosphere, he decided to stay. Originally from Canada, Zach’s main passion is travel, and after graduating high school he lived in Cambodia for a year teaching English. He continues to take every opportunity to visit new destinations. In his evenings Zach is completing a degree…

Combining Knowledge And Understanding From A Patient’s Perspective Desiree Todd joined the team at the London Vision Clinic in late 2008, having previously worked in research at a Laser Eye Surgery chain. When asked about her reasons for choosing to work at the London Vision Clinic over other Laser Eye Surgery providers, Desiree said, “I chose to work at the London Vision Clinic as to me it offers the epitome of what laser surgery is all about: advanced technology combined…

Blending Comprehensive Experience With Care And Consideration Although a native of Melbourne, Australia, Brendan has been a successful London optometrist for over 14 years, and part of the London Vision Clinic team since 2004. A keen cricket fan, Brendan isn’t afraid to admit his delight that Australia has regained the precious Ashes. Away from the crease, he enjoys photography and travels widely. His most recent expeditions have been to remarkably diverse destinations: the high African desert of Ethiopia, the exclusive…

Passionate Perfectionist With A Patient’s Perspective Emma is not only an experienced and highly skilled optometrist; she has also been a patient at the London Vision Clinic. In typical optometrist fashion, she can reel off her exact prescription before Laser Vision Correction: OD – 6.00/-3.00 X 10; OS – 6.50/ -3.00 X 180. In short, around -9 dioptres, or very short-sighted. Emma even recalls the date of her surgery: 8 August 2006. It’s a date she says she’ll never forget….

Mr Glenn Carp A distinguished ophthalmic surgeon, Mr Carp is originally from South Africa and qualified as a doctor in Johannesburg in 1996. Today, he is one of the most highly trained LASIK eye surgeons in the UK. A Committed Specialist Mr Carp has always been passionate about ophthalmology, and began his specialist career in South Africa as an Ophthalmic Senior House Officer, followed by a year as a Research Officer in Ophthalmology at the University of the Witwatersrand. In…

Connie Qualified As An Optometrist In Manchester In 1992 Originally from Co.Tyrone in Northern Ireland, Connie qualified as an optometrist in Manchester in 1992. By the late 1990s she was aware of the huge part that laser procedures were going to play in sight correction and was keen to get involved. She moved to London from Manchester in 2000 and worked for several years with a Laser Eye Surgery chain and then an independent laser provider. Since joining London Vision…

Vimal Has Been Working As An Optometrist Now For Fifteen Years Vimal has been working as an optometrist for fifteen years and has been involved in refractive care, research and training during that period. He joined London Vision Clinic in 2009, after spending two years in Melbourne, working for the Australian College of Optometry, and is looking forward to rediscovering London once more. Vimal has been fortunate enough to have travelled extensively whilst combining a great passion for food. He…

Sharon Ritchie Sharon joined the team at London Vision Clinic in July 2010 after working in Laser Eye Surgery for nine years. She moved to London from Aberdeen and is loving life in the big city not least the milder weather. The world class expertise, ongoing research and development and patient focus are the main things that attracted her to the clinic. When not at work Sharon enjoys going to the gym, eating out and travelling. Find out more about…