The patients who have underlying systemic lupus erythematosus may be candidates for laser eye surgery. SLE, as it is known, is an inflammatory condition of the body….
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Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I Have Epilepsy? [VIDEO]
Providing patients are well controlled on their conventional antiepileptic medication, there is no reason why an individual shouldn’t have laser eye surgery. The type of light that is used in the procedure is not strobe lighting, so this eliminates the concern that a flashing light may promote an epileptic attack….
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I Have a Collagen Vascular Disease? [VIDEO]
Collagen vascular diseases may not preclude a patient from having laser eye surgery. If a patient’s inflammatory basis for the collagen vascular disease is out of control it may mean that we are not able to provide treatment at that present time but we work very closely with the patient’s GP and if necessary an ocular inflammatory expert to ascertain the patient’s suitability for treatment….
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I am HIV Positive? [VIDEO]
Here at the London Vision Clinic, we treat all our patients the same. This includes patients who have HIV too. Patients with HIV are not required to take extra precautions prior to their laser eye surgery, but do have to inform the clinic about their condition. …
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I Have Iritis? [VIDEO]
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I Have Iritis? Suppose you’ve been considering having Laser Eye Surgery to correct your prescription. In that case, you may well have wondered if there are any conditions or factors that could make you unsuitable for treatment. Well, the fact is, while Laser Eye Surgery has become increasingly accessible in recent years, there are some circumstances in which the procedure may not be the right choice for you. In this article, we’ll be…
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I Have Night Vision Disturbances? [VIDEO]
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I Have Night Vision Disturbances? Traditionally, Laser Eye Surgery has had some limitations which meant that certain patients were unsuitable for treatment. This may have been due to the extent of their prescription, the thickness of the corneas, or the presence of certain health conditions. But while some of these limitations may remain, advancements in technology and expertise mean that more people are now suitable for treatment than ever before – including those…
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I Am Prone To Keloid Scarring? [VIDEO]
Keloid scarring is found to have no influence on laser eye surgery results. The over production of collagen tissue found in scars on the skin keloid formation has not been shown to be affected in the healing process within the cornea.
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Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery if I Have A Retinal Hole or Tear?
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery if I Have A Retinal Hole or Tear? In the past, Laser Eye Surgery treatment has been limited by technology, the severity of prescriptions, and the presence of other conditions and contraindications. Even today, up to 20% of patients may be turned away from some clinics after being found unsuitable for treatment. But this isn’t necessarily the case. The truth is, with the right expertise and experience, it is possible to treat up to…
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery if I have Keratoconus? [VIDEO]
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery if I have Keratoconus? While Laser Eye Surgery technology and expertise have advanced significantly, there are still some cases in which the treatment is not an option. At London Vision Clinic, it has become increasingly rare that we have to turn people away for Laser Eye Surgery; however, some conditions are simply outside the control of even the most experienced surgeons and the most advanced tools. In this article, we’re taking a look at…
11 Eye Tests You Should Know if You’re Considering Laser Eye Surgery
11 Eye Tests You Should Know if You’re Considering Laser Eye Surgery If you’re considering Laser Eye Surgery for the correction of your refractive error, you may well be wondering what happens during your pre-operative screening appointment. More specifically, you may be curious about the level of testing that will be required to determine your eligibility and allow us to create your personalised treatment plan. At London Vision Clinic, we strongly believe in the importance of transparency and education in…
