Choosing a Clinic: Harley Street vs High Street

Choosing a Clinic: Harley Street vs High Street Laser Eye Surgery is now more popular than ever before – in fact, it is now the most popular elective procedure in the world. This popularity has seen the number of high street providers in the UK skyrocket over the last two decades. This rise could be considered a good thing; it has meant more access, lower prices, and more options to choose from. On the other hand, it should be noted…

10 things every glasses wearer will know

10 Things that Every Glasses Wearer Will Have Experienced Glasses are cool, right? I mean, they help us to see and everything, but they certainly have their drawbacks – like the pimples around the rims, or their constant desire to go missing. Oh, and don’t even get me started on… Okay, glasses wearers definitely have A LOT to deal with that frameless folks will never understand. Do your pet hates make our list of the most annoying things about wearing…

What prescription can Laser Eye Surgery correct?

What Prescription can Laser Eye Surgery Correct? Are you considering the possibility of Laser Eye surgery? If the answer is ‘yes’, then it’s likely you have a whole lot of questions of your own; and the chances are, the question at the top of your list is: Would it work for my prescription?. The main aim of a trip to the opticians is to determine whether or not you need glasses. However, there is a lot more to this question…

Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If…? And Other Suitability Questions

‘Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If…?’ And Other Suitability Questions When it comes to Laser Eye Surgery, suitability for treatment is the most important consideration made by our surgeons. Now, you might think that if one clinic tells you you are unsuitable for Laser Eye Surgery, you can expect the same answer at any other clinic. I mean, this is the case for many typical surgical procedures, right? That is, any surgical procedures that are subject to standardised regulations….

A patient’s guide to Laser Eye Surgery

A patient’s guide to Laser Eye Surgery Navigating the Laser Eye Surgery landscape can be a tricky job – especially on your own. Finding your way through the jargon and complicated abbreviations, trying to understand the enticing discounts and limited offers, even figuring out the difference between complex-sounding techniques – and all this before you even set foot inside a clinic! Whether you’re trying to find an honest and reliable clinic, want to know if you’re suitable for treatment, or…

Tired Of Wearing Glasses?

Tired Of Wearing Glasses? Eyeglasses were invented hundreds of years ago for a simple purpose: to correct vision. The invention and later innovations of glasses presented a solution to those living with such impairments as short-sightedness, long-sightedness, and astigmatism. Yet, since their invention in the 13th century, glasses technology has changed very little. The result? Glasses don’t come without their problems. Broken frames and lenses, lost pairs, visits to the optometrist, and waking up to a blurry alarm clock; these…

Questions To Ask When Choosing A Laser Eye Surgery Clinic

Questions to Ask When Choosing a Laser Eye Surgery Clinic When you make the decision to get Laser Eye Surgery, it can often come with a bunch of other decisions to make, too – the most important being: Which Laser Eye Surgery clinic should I choose? Luckily, we’ve put together some questions that you should always ask before deciding which clinic to go with. These are all questions you can ask one of our friendly consultants, who will be more…

Laser Eye Surgery After 50

Laser Eye Surgery After 50 It is a common misconception that being over 50 automatically makes you unsuitable for Laser Eye Surgery. The reality is, if your eyes are healthy and you have had a relatively stable prescription for two years, you will very likely still be suitable for treatment. In fact, around 97% of people – regardless of age – are suitable for Laser Eye Surgery! Nonetheless, all patients will require a consultation with a qualified surgeon to know…

Guide to PRK/LASEK vs LASIK vs SMILE

Guide to PRK/LASEK vs LASIK vs SMILE Despite there being a seemingly endless list of laser treatments to choose from, when it comes down to it, there are actually only three main types you need to know: PRK/LASEK, LASIK, and SMILE Treatments such as UltraLASIK, Accu-wave LASIK, Custom LASIK UltraLASIKplus, Zyoptix and Wavefront LASIK, are simply brand names that clinics think up in an attempt to differentiate what is effectively the same, albeit packaged slightly differently, treatment. They often do…