Consumers find it difficult to make comparisons between laser eye surgery providers, as there is no consistent approach to pricing. Some providers have one all-inclusive price and others don’t package their services. This results in some cases is that prospective patients can be at best confused and at worst misled by laser eye surgery marketing practices. However, the key thing to note is that substantial quality differences DO exist across providers. Read more about the factors to compare when assessing pricing for laser eye surgery….
Category: Common questions
Why Does the Cost of Laser Eye Surgery Differ Between Clinics?
The laser eye surgery industry is a minefield, there are a lot of different levels of patient care and the pricing structures vary considerably between clinics compared to London Vision Clinic. At London Vision Clinic, the simple pricing approach involves offering patients a full all inclusive package, lessens the confusion. Read more about why surgery prices vary between clinics….
How Does Aftercare Differ Between LASIK and PRK/LASEK? [VIDEO]
The main difference between LASIK and PRK or LASEK is in the healing time, so the post-operative instructions differ between LASIK and PRK / LASEK. Learn more about the aftercare from London Vision Clinic here……
Factors That Could Affect the Outcomes of Cataract Surgery
Factors That Could Affect the Outcomes of Cataract Surgery Cataract Surgery is an essential procedure for the effective treatment of cataracts. In recent decades, it has become the most common surgical procedure performed in the UK and many other countries around the world. This prominence has helped to establish extremely high success rates; however, there are some factors that could affect the outcomes of Cataract Surgery. If you have been told you need surgery to remove cataracts in one or…
How Much Does Cataract Surgery Improve Vision?
How Much Does Cataract Surgery Improve Vision? While the development of cataracts is a completely normal part of the eye’s ageing process, it can have a detrimental effect on our vision. As such, Cataract Surgery is often necessary to prevent substantial vision loss and even blindness. But how much does Cataract Surgery really improve vision? What are Cataracts? Cataracts are blurry obstructions that form in the lens of the eye as we get older. They form when the proteins in…
What Pre-Operative Tests Are Performed Before Cataract Surgery?
What Pre-Operative Tests Are Performed Before Cataract Surgery? When undergoing any kind of surgical procedure, you want to feel safe in the knowledge that your surgeon knows as much as possible about your case as possible. Not only does this help to make sure the procedure goes as smoothly as possible, but it also increases the likelihood of achieving the very best outcomes. This is also true for Cataract Surgery. Prior to the day of your surgery, you will be…
What Activities Should be Avoided After Cataract Surgery?
What Activities Should be Avoided After Cataract Surgery? When preparing yourself for Cataract Surgery, it can be easy to focus on the procedure itself and forget about everything else. However, being as informed as possible about the days and weeks to follow is extremely important for a smooth recovery. That’s why we put together this guide to activities you should avoid (at least for a little while!) after Cataract Surgery. But before we get into explaining what you can and…
Should I Make Any Lifestyle Changes Before or After Cataract Surgery?
Should I Make Any Lifestyle Changes Before or After Cataract Surgery? We know that being diagnosed with cataracts can be scary. Even if the cataract has not yet begun to significantly affect your vision, the prospect of it worsening and what that means for your everyday life can be daunting – as is the thought of undergoing surgery. But there is one thing that can help – being as informed as possible. For example, you may wonder: “Are there any…
Can Cataract Surgery Replace Glasses?
Can Cataract Surgery Replace Glasses? Whether you have been a lifelong glasses wearer or have developed the need for reading glasses due to presbyopia or solely because you have developed cataracts, you may wonder what your need for glasses will be after Cataract Surgery. Will you need to continue wearing your prescription glasses? Or could Cataract Surgery replace your need for glasses altogether? We’re going to walk you through what Cataract Surgery really means for your vision. Cataracts and Glasses…
Will I Still Need to Wear Glasses or Contact Lenses After LASIK?
Will I Still Need to Wear Glasses or Contact Lenses After LASIK? People who have been unfortunate to rely on glasses or contact lenses will likely have found themselves wondering if Laser Eye Surgery could be the answer to ditching the visual aids forever. But does it really work like that? Is there a chance that you might still need to wear glasses or contact lenses after LASIK? First and foremost, it is important to note that the majority of…
