Decisions, Decisions: Life in the LVC Waiting Room On any given day, the reception at our Harley Street clinic can be a haven for people from all walks of life. Some – may be patiently waiting for their initial consultation to determine whether Laser Eye Surgery is an option for them (the fact that they will likely be sporting glasses is usually a giveaway!). Others – probably fresh-faced with a slight look of apprehension -might be nervously anticipating the surgery…
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Laser Eye Surgery: The Truth Is Out There!
Laser Eye Surgery: The Truth Is Out There! Laser Eye Surgery has now been around for almost four decades. Come to think of it, London Vision Clinic has been correcting vision and changing people’s lives for over half of that time! And yet, despite the tens of millions of people who have safely undergone Laser Eye Surgery in this period, a substantial amount of misinformation persists around the procedure. Of course, the industry hasn’t been without its bad press in…
How Technically Complex is LASIK Laser Eye Surgery?
How Technically Complex is LASIK Laser Eye Surgery? The human eye is among the most complex systems in the known universe. With over two million working parts, the process that allows us to see the world around us in all its glory really is something to be in awe of. But does that mean that procedures designed to correct problems with the eye need to be equally complex? In other words, how technically complex is LASIK Laser Eye Surgery? A…
Looking for Advice About Your Laser Eye Surgery Options?
Looking for Advice About Your Laser Eye Surgery Options? Countless people have likely commented to their friends and family how they would love to have Laser Eye Surgery. After all, who among us doesn’t dream about getting rid of the pesky glasses and contact lenses once and for all? But when it comes down to it, having Laser Eye Surgery – or any kind of refractive surgery for that matter – is a big decision. There is the cost, recovery…
What If I’m Frightened about having Laser Eye Surgery?
What If I’m Frightened about having Laser Eye Surgery? Laser Eye Surgery can be a life-changing procedure – in the best way possible. Not only can it allow you to ditch the pesky glasses and contact lenses that have been getting in your way for goodness knows how long, but it can also allow you to experience the world in a whole new way. We’re passionate about the benefits of Laser Eye Surgery (and so are our patients!). But that…
How Many People Have Had Laser Eye Surgery?
How Many People Have Had Laser Eye Surgery? Since its introduction over thirty years ago, Laser Eye Surgery has established itself as one of the world’s most popular elective procedures. This increasing popularity can be attributed to the ongoing development of the procedure, making Laser Eye Surgery ever more accessible all around the world. But how many people have had Laser Eye Surgery and why do so many choose to go under the laser? The original Laser Eye Surgery procedures,…
How Does Laser Eye Surgery Affect Contrast Sensitivity?
How Does Laser Eye Surgery Affect Contrast Sensitivity? Laser Eye Surgery has a huge number of implications on your life – the major one being a significant improvement in your visual acuity. For the vast majority of patients, the primary driver behind having Laser Eye Surgery is to finally get rid of their glasses or contact lenses. Thankfully, the procedure is often successful in achieving this – and more! But what about the other effects of this life-changing procedure? For…
Laser Eye Surgery: Why is SMILE Such a Good Option?
Why is SMILE Such a Good Option for Laser Eye Surgery? For a long time, LASIK was King when it came to Laser Eye Surgery – and in many ways it still is. But despite remaining the most common Laser Eye Surgery procedure around the world (including here in the UK), the latest innovation in Laser Eye Surgery is revolutionising the industry. So, why is ReLEx SMILE such as good option? Let’s find out! A Brief History of Laser Eye…
How Do I Decide if Laser Eye Surgery is Right for Me?
How Do I Decide if Laser Eye Surgery is Right for Me? Like many things in life, Laser Eye Surgery is a serious investment that can drastically improve your lifestyle. In many ways, it is like the Italian sports car of the vision correction world, blowing glasses and contact lenses out of the water just like a Ferrari would Corsa! It’s a larger investment, and you have to go somewhere special to get it, but when you do, it offers…
Anxious About Laser Eye Surgery? Why You Don’t Need to Be
Anxious About Laser Eye Surgery? Why You Don’t Need to Be In addition to providing one of our most valuable assets – our vision – our eyes are among the most vulnerable organs in our bodies. Their exposed position makes us extremely protective of them; so, when someone starts talking about aiming a laser at them, most of us will understandably shudder. This anxiety over Laser Eye Surgery is only exacerbated by a lack of education and age-old scaremongering in…
