Can You Fly After Cataract Surgery? Living with cataracts can be an extremely disruptive time. While it goes without saying that your vision will be affected, it’s easy to overlook how much this can affect almost every aspect of your life. From simple, everyday tasks such as reading and writing to making special memories such as relaxing on a beautiful beach or taking in stunning vistas on a family holiday, impaired vision can add frustration to almost anything. If you’re…
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Can You Drive After Cataract Surgery?
Can You Drive After Cataract Surgery? The development of cataracts in your eyes can affect your life in a number of ways. Most obviously, cataracts can significantly impair your vision, making it increasingly difficult to perform everyday tasks. But it’s easy to forget how much these things can affect your independence – after all, our vision is something we take for granted for everything from reading to driving. Many patients are, therefore, eager to learn when they can return to…
Are There More Risks Associated With Higher Prescriptions? [VIDEO]
Yes. The two areas where higher risks are associated with higher prescriptions are night vision disturbances (halos and starbursts) and corneal haze. In this video post, Mr. Glenn Carp explains the risks associated with higher prescription treatment, and how the London Vision Clinic works to mitigate these risks….
What Keeps the Corneal Flap in Position After LASIK Surgery? [VIDEO]
Straight after the laser eye surgery the flap is returned to its original position and it is held in place by an osmotic gradient force, so in theory the flap can still be adjusted using, for example, soft little micro-sponge to correct for any small positioning errors but it is very difficult already to move the flap around. …
Can You Get Cataracts After Cataract Surgery?
Can You Get Cataracts After Cataract Surgery? Becoming aware of a cataract in your eye (or eyes) is understandably not a very pleasant revelation. Your vision has likely already become impaired and you may find that you have difficulty performing everyday tasks such as reading and driving. Yet, the prospect of having surgery on your eyes can also be just as daunting. So, you would like to be certain that you’ll only need treatment once, right? No one wants to…
Can Cataract Surgery Cause Dizziness?
Can Cataract Surgery Cause Dizziness? Cataract Surgery is the most commonly performed procedure in the UK, with an estimated 400,000 surgeries carried out every year by the NHS in England alone. The routine nature of the procedure has helped to make Cataract Surgery incredibly safe with few side effects. However, as with any surgical procedure, it is important to be aware of any potential side effects that could occur post-surgery. In this article, we’ll be answering the question: Can Cataract…
Can Cataract Surgery Help Keratoconus?
Can Cataract Surgery Help Keratoconus? The eye is an incredibly complex organ with literally millions of working parts. As impressive as this may be, this complexity also opens the door to a number of complications, including eye diseases such as keratoconus. This ectatic eye disease, though uncommon, can pose significant issues, including affecting a patient’s suitability for Laser Eye Surgery. But could Cataract Surgery help? Or if not, does having keratoconus make one unsuitable for the procedure? Let’s find out….
Can Cataract Surgery Make Macular Pucker Worse?
Can Cataract Surgery Make a Macular Pucker Worse? Cataract surgery is the most commonly performed surgical procedure in the UK. As such, it is associated with extremely successful and satisfactory results as well as a low risk profile. However, we understand that awaiting any kind of surgical procedure can be daunting and it is only natural to want to be as informed as possible about the process and any potential risks. That’s why we decided to cover everything you need…
Will Cataract Surgery Improve Near-Sightedness?
Will Cataract Surgery Improve Near-Sightedness? If you’re awaiting treatment for cataracts, you will probably want to learn as much as possible about the procedure and the results you can expect afterwards. Of course, you will expect your clouded vision to be resolved due to the removal of the cataract, but you may also wonder whether you can expect some additional benefits. For example, will Cataract Surgery improve near-sightedness? How Does Cataract Surgery Work? Cataract Surgery is the most commonly performed…
What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration? The eye is an incredibly complex organ with over 2 million components, all of which are essential to one of our most valuable functions – our vision. But with so many moving parts, our eyes are susceptible to a wide range of problems, from common refractive errors to serious diseases. One condition that can cause significant impairment to our vision is age-related macular degeneration. A Common Cause of Vision Loss Macular degeneration affects the central…
