2022 Unwrapped at London Vision Clinic: A Year in News As we come to the end of another year and prepare to launch into 2023, we want to thank our wonderful patients and readership for their ongoing support and trust in allowing us to give the gift of better vision. At London Vision Clinic, we strive to offer more than the best Laser Eye Surgery treatment in the world. We work hard to deliver the highest-quality information and resources to…
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Can I Go Blind After Laser Eye Surgery? [VIDEO]
A big question, can I go blind after laser eye surgery? The answer to that, (in theory) is yes. There have been reported cases around the world where people have lost extensive vision after laser eye surgery. These cases are extremely rare. It would take a series of events to happen, very unfortunate events, to leave the person in a predicament where they lost all their vision….
Myths and Questions About Laser Eye Surgery – Explained
Myths and Questions About Laser Eye Surgery – Explained When it comes to Laser Eye Surgery, most people start the process with a huge number of questions and concerns – many of which are unfortunately fuelled by long-standing myths. These myths often lead to misinformation and needless worry and anxiety. Here at London Vision Clinic, we want to debunk these myths and give you all the right information you need to make an informed decision about your treatment. so, let’s start…
About Laser Eye Treatment At London Vision Clinic
Common Questions About Laser Eye Treatment at London Vision Clinic When toying with the idea of having Laser Eye Surgery, there will likely be a huge number of questions and concerns whizzing around your head. This is only natural – I mean, we all want to know as much as we can when it comes the to the health and safety of our eyes. That’s why we’ve put together this guide: to answer all of the most common questions about…
What happens if I move my eyes during Laser Eye Surgery? [VIDEO]
What happens if I move my eyes during Laser Eye Surgery? These days, Eye Surgery is extremely modern, fast, and straightforward. But this wasn’t always the case. We can only imagine what used to go through patients’ minds in the early days of refractive surgery… Looking up to see a sharp, bladed instrument that is soon going to be making contact with your eye… “Don’t worry,” the surgeon smiles, “I’ve done this a thousand times – everything will be fine.”…
Got A High Glasses Prescription? No Problem [VIDEO]
Got A High Glasses Prescription? No Problem! If you have a really high glasses prescription, you may be under the impression that Laser Eye Surgery is not an option you for – but you could be wrong. This common belief stems from the early years of LASIK treatment. For many years, Laser Eye Surgery wasn’t suitable for treating high glasses prescriptions, leaving many patients to settle for synthetic lens implants. While it is true that Laser Eye Surgery clinics used…
[VIDEO] Would you try Laser Eye Surgery?
Would you try Laser Eye Surgery? [VIDEO] There are countless things that would all jump at the chance of doing were we given the opportunity. From visiting Machu Picchu or the Taj Mahal to swimming with dolphins or even skydiving. But what about Laser Eye Surgery? We confess. It isn’t the most glamorous bucket list item but, just think: none of the other once-in-a-lifetime experiences we have mentioned would be half as good with blurry vision. So, we ask again:…
Using LASEK / PRK Eye Surgery to Treat Your Refractive Error [VIDEO]
Using LASEK/PRK Eye Surgery to Treat Your Refractive Error If you have done any research at all into Laser Eye Surgery, you will probably have noticed that the profession is not averse to an abbreviation or two. Well, that’s kind of an understatement: between LASEK/PRK, LASIK, ReLEx SMILE – the truth is, you can’t get more than two minutes into your research without coming across at least one. While these abbreviations are obviously designed to replace complicated words that the…
Can Laser Eye Surgery Treat Strabismus and Squints? [VIDEO]
Strabismus or squints cannot be treated with laser eye surgery, as this is surgery that is required on the muscles around the eye. Laser eye surgery should have no bearing on a strabismus or a squint. It should not make the squint worse, it should not make it better. Occasionally, there may be a small residual refractive error after laser eye surgery, which may enhance the appearance of the squint but of course this can be managed either with further enhancement laser eye surgery or muscle surgery around the eye itself….
What Should I Do to Prepare For Laser Eye Surgery? [VIDEO]
Prior to the actual procedure itself there is not much the patient really needs to do to prepare themselves for the actual treatment. We ask people on the day of the treatment to avoid any cologne or perfumes as well as hairspray, for ladies to remove any eye makeup and mascara, eyeliner, and eye shadow and also to avoid any woollen clothing to be worn during the actual procedure….
