Can Cataract Surgery Cause Headaches? Cataract Surgery is a relatively simple minor procedure with a generally favourable side effect profile. For most patients, the recovery period is short and uneventful with few – if any – complications. However, it is common to experience some minor side effects during the first few weeks following the procedure. It is estimated that around 450,000 cataract surgeries are performed each year in England alone. It should come as no surprise, then, that Cataract Surgery…
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Aftercare At London Vision Clinic
London Vision Clinic strives to be transparent regarding costs and make their patients as comfortable as possible from their first consultation to their final post-surgery follow up appointment. While many patients may feel intimidated by the procedure itself, they are often erroneously under the impression that the recovery and the aftercare are complicated, painful, and full of risks. Laser eye surgery is not supposed to be painful and in fact, any discomfort at all will seldom extend beyond the first day. …
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……
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…
The Laser Eye Surgery Recovery Process and What to Expect
How Long is the Recovery Process, and What Should I Expect? Like any kind of surgical procedure, Laser Eye Surgery can instil fear in any prospective patient. But this is largely a fear of the unknown – a fear accompanied by an abundance of questions and concerns, from “Does Laser Eye Surgery hurt?” to “How long is the recovery process?”. The good news is, here at London Vision Clinic, there is always a friendly professional on hand to answer these…
Why Do Some People Need Laser After Cataract Surgery?
Why Do Some People Need Laser Treatment After Cataract Surgery? Cataract surgery has become one of the most commonly performed surgeries worldwide. This is due to a combination of the commonness of cataracts and the procedure’s safety and effectiveness. But in some cases, further treatment may be required after cataract surgery. In this article, we’ll aim to answer the question: Why do some people need laser treatment after cataract surgery? Cataracts is the most common cause of blindness globally. They…
What causes night-time side effects after Laser Eye Surgery? And can they be treated? [VIDEO]
After laser eye surgery, every patient will experience night glare. This is because of swelling due to the actual treatment itself and this happens to every patient regardless of their original prescription, their age etc. This swelling takes approximately three months to settle, and after this time period most patients will get very little night vision glare interrupting their vision. If patients still have residual night vision glare after this time, testing can be performed to ascertain where that night vision glare is originating from and determine what can be done to resolve the issue….
Questions: When can I fly after having Laser Eye Surgery?
When can I fly after having Laser Eye Surgery? Making the decision to have Laser Eye Surgery can undoubtedly come with a lot of questions. Many of these questions are about patient eligibility, preparation, and the procedure itself, but it is just as important to be aware of how treatment will affect your life afterwards. For example, when can you expect to be back at work? When can you hit the gym? And how soon can you jet off on a…
When might an enhancement be needed after Laser Eye Surgery? [VIDEO]
There is a higher chance of enhancements for higher prescriptions, because accuracy decreases as prescriptions increase, we typically find that enhancements are more typical amongst patients who had higher pre-operative prescriptions, and among long-sighted patients. In spite of this effect, we still manage to keep our enhancement rates relatively low (between 5 and 8%). In this video, Mr Carp explains why……
What are the Common Side Effects of Laser Eye Surgery?
What are the Common Side Effects of Laser Eye Surgery? Since the conception of Laser Eye Surgery almost four decades ago, countless developments and innovations have helped to make the procedure less invasive and more effective. Patients today experience shorter recovery times and are able to receive treatment for much higher prescriptions than in the past. But those aren’t the only selling point of Laser Eye Surgery. Despite dealing with an incredibly complex organ – our eyes – the procedure…
