How Long After Cataract Surgery Can You Bend Down? If you’re preparing for Cataract Surgery, it is likely you will have a lot of questions about the procedure and your recovery. For example, you may wonder when you can get back to exercising after your treatment. Or maybe you’d like to compare private Cataract Surgery with NHS treatment. But, it’s unlikely that you have given a second thought to when you will be able to bend down again. This…
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Can You Exercise After Cataract Surgery?
Can You Exercise After Cataract Surgery? Cataract Surgery is the most commonly performed procedure in the UK. As such, it makes sense that so many people have questions about what to expect from the surgery and recovery period. And that’s why we’re on a mission to provide all the answers and tell you everything you need to know about Cataract Surgery, including: Can you exercise after Cataract Surgery? For many people, exercise and sports is an important part of their…
Some Facts and Myths about Laser Eye Surgery According to Prof. Reinstein
Under the grabbing headline “Will a sneeze wreck my laser eye surgery?” Dr Dan lays out some facts and the myths surrounding the procedure in the health pages of a major Sunday newspaper……
Does Laser Eye Surgery Hurt? [VIDEO]
There is no pain whatsoever because we use anesthetic and the anesthetic is in the form of a drop on the eye. Essentially you put one drop of anesthetic on to the surface of the eye and for the next 20 minutes there is no pain sensation whatsoever….
Can Cataract Surgery Correct a “Lazy Eye”?
Can Cataract Surgery Correct a “Lazy Eye”? The primary aim of Cataract Surgery is to remove cataracts from the eye and address cataract-related vision loss. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that the procedure can’t help with other problems. For example, private Cataract Surgery can address refractive errors in addition to vision impairment caused by the cataract itself. So, what about other types of eye-related issues? In this article, we’re taking a look at “lazy eye” (also known as amblyopia) and…
Can Cataract Surgery Be Done On Both Eyes at the Same Time?
Can Cataract Surgery Be Done On Both Eyes at the Same Time? It is estimated that around 400,000 people have Cataract Surgery in the UK every year – on the NHS alone. That’s a lot of people who will, no doubt, have a lot of questions about the procedure as well as cataracts themselves. We’re on a mission to answer all of the common questions about Cataract Surgery, in order to educate and remove the fear and anxiety that is…
Is Private Cataract Surgery Better Than NHS?
Is Private Cataract Surgery Better Than NHS Cataract Surgery? Cataract Surgery is the most common elective procedure in the UK with almost half a million procedures carried out by the NHS every year (pre-pandemic). But when faced with the need for Cataract Surgery yourself, you may wonder: Is private treatment better than treatment on the NHS? When deciding whether to opt for private treatment, it’s important to be aware of all of the facts. There are several differences between private…
Common Questions About Laser Eye Surgery for Presbyopia
Common Questions About Laser Eye Surgery for Presbyopia Despite the fact that Laser Corrective Surgery for presbyopia has now been around for almost 20 years (at London Vision Clinic, at least), many people are still unaware of its existence. For this reason, we regularly receive many questions from our patients about PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision. We decided to answer some of the more common questions below, to help you stay as informed as possible when considering your options for presbyopia….
Eye Conditions: What is Glaucoma? [VIDEO]
What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that cause damage to the optic nerve – the nerve that carries messages from the retina to the brain. Over time, this can lead to irreversible vision loss and even blindness if left untreated. Glaucoma is the second-leading cause of blindness in the UK, behind cataracts. It is estimated that around 2% of people over 40 in the UK are affected by primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), the most common type…
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery if I Suffer from Hay Fever?
Although most of us cannot wait to say goodbye to the dark, cold and depressingly short winter days and greet spring with a warm sigh and joyful heart, for some people the season change comes with an inconvenient and unwelcome side effect… hay fever….
