When Can I Fly After Laser Eye Surgery? Undergoing Laser Eye Surgery is accompanied by a huge number of questions, from when to book your initial consultation to when you can get back to normal life after your treatment. You might initially be concerned about the outcomes you can expect or how soon you can get back to work. But for some, there is another appointment in the calendar to be considered. So, how soon can you fly after having…
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Laser Eye Surgery FAQs: About Results and Outcomes
Laser Eye Surgery FAQs: About Results and Outcomes Do you want to learn more about our results for prescriptions similar to yours? Check out London Vision Clinic’s statistical results and patient reviews. It’s only natural to be concerned with the results and outcomes you can expect after Laser Eye Surgery. That’s why we have put together some of the most common FAQs we get on this topic. Read on below to learn more. Can I go blind as a result…
What are Alternative Treatments to Laser Eye Surgery?
What are Alternative Treatments to Laser Eye Surgery? Laser Eye Surgery has come a long way since its introduction in the late 20th century. Today, it can be used to correct the full range of refractive errors, from short-sightedness to presbyopia. But while this life-changing treatment is now suitable for more people than ever before, it may not be the right option for everyone. Thankfully, other refractive treatments could help. Ongoing development and innovation have helped to make Laser Eye…
The 10 Most Annoying Things About Reading Glasses
In life, it can sometimes feel like there are just two types of people – those that wear glasses and those that don’t. And, let’s be honest, those people who don’t have to wear glasses will never understand some of the frustrations they cause! Are any of these familiar to you?…
8 Things You Can’t Do When Wearing Contact Lenses
8 Things You Can’t Do When Wearing Contact Lenses Many people with refractive errors, such as myopia (short-sightedness) or hyperopia (long-sightedness), initially opt for glasses to correct their vision. However, over time, as the downsides of external frames become apparent, many will opt to make the switch to contact lenses. But while this may offer what seems like a new-found sense of freedom at first, it will likely only be a matter of time before the rose-tinted lenses begin to…
ReLEx SMILE: The Latest Innovation in Laser Eye Surgery
ReLEx SMILE: The Latest Innovation in Laser Eye Surgery Science and technology have made countless advancements over the last few decades, improving almost every aspect of our lives. Whether it’s planning a holiday or doing a food shop, most things you can think of are easier today than they were 40 years ago. But perhaps the most meaningful innovations of recent years have come in the form of medical developments – including in the Laser Eye Surgery field. The latest…
At What Prescription Do You Become Legally Blind?
At What Prescription Do You Become Legally Blind? You may think it would be easy to know whether you should be classed as legally blind. After all, being unable to see beyond your nose, or relying on your glasses or lenses as a lifeline should give you a hint, right? But while these may be telltale signs that something isn’t right, things are rarely that simple – especially when it comes to your vision. Our eyes are the second-most complex…
What is the Minimum Prescription for Laser Eye Surgery?
What is the Minimum Prescription for Laser Eye Surgery? Since its introduction towards the end of the 20th century, Laser Eye Surgery has grown to become one of the most popular elective procedures in the world. You likely know someone who has had it done. This popularity is in large part thanks to the continued innovation that has helped to make Laser Eye Surgery a possibility for more and more people around the globe. The benefits of Laser Eye Surgery…
What Keeps the Corneal Flap in Position After LASIK Surgery? [VIDEO]
Straight after the laser eye surgery the flap is returned to its original position and it is held in place by an osmotic gradient force, so in theory the flap can still be adjusted using, for example, soft little micro-sponge to correct for any small positioning errors but it is very difficult already to move the flap around. …
Common Questions About Laser Eye Surgery and Cataracts
There is no strong connection between laser eye surgery and cataracts in that laser eye surgery will not bring on cataracts in patients and also at the same time it does not protect you from developing cataracts. …
