Common Questions About Eye Treatments at London Vision Clinic At London Vision Clinic, we are proud to be one of the leading Laser Eye Surgery clinics in the world – but we also offer a range of other eye treatments, from Clear Lens Exchange to Cataract Surgery. In this article, we’re answering some common questions about all of our eye treatments and linking to articles where you can find more information. What is LASIK? LASIK – an abbreviation of laser-assisted…
Category: Laser eye surgery
The Five Most Common Myths About LASIK Laser Eye Surgery
Lasik surgery is one of the most widely used type of laser eye surgery, although its safe precision and rapid healing time, there are 5 myths that exist about the surgery. Optometry is said to grow over the next decade and referred to being one of the 50 best careers of 2011….
What Is Wavefront-Guided LASIK? [Video]
What is Wavefront-Guided LASIK? If you’ve been considering having Laser Eye Surgery to correct your refractive error, you may have set out to do some research on the topic. If this is the case, it is likely that you have come across more jargon than your sanity can deal with – and one of the unfamiliar words that you might now be wondering about is ‘wavefront’. So, what is wavefront and what does it have to do with Laser Eye…
Laser Eye Surgery Treatments: What Is LASIK? [VIDEO]
LASIK stands for laser in situ keratomileusis and the concept was to basically make a shaving, a very thin shaving of the front part of the cornea, altering refractive properties and therefore enhancing vision. Learn more about how it works here……
How Does Smoking Harm Your Eye Health?
How Does Smoking Harm Your Eye Health? In recent years, we have all become astoundingly familiar with the risks and harms associated with smoking. Once smoke-filled bars and restaurants have become places in which we can breathe freely, smoking is no longer permitted on planes (as we are constantly reminded), and anyone still looking to purchase tobacco or cigarettes must do so at the risk of being faced with gruesome and unsettling images. But while we may be all too…
Do Laser Eye Surgery Results Differ Between Prescriptions? [VIDEO]
In general, results (the term used in refractive surgery is “efficacy”) decrease as prescriptions increase. Our experience at London Vision Clinic, while not as dramatic as the norm, mirrors this general trend. Therefore, when reviewing results, it is important to have these results reflect what vision patients achieve for specific prescriptions (as opposed to overall results across all prescriptions which are less relevant and are in fact often biased towards lower prescriptions). In this video, Mr. Carp explains our approach to higher prescriptions and why the high profile treatment is necessary for some of our patients……
Do Laser Eye Surgery Results Differ Between Clinics?
Do Laser Eye Surgery Results Differ Between Clinics? If you’ve been considering Laser Eye Surgery for a while, you may have started to do your own research to identify the best clinic for you. When conducting this research, it is likely that you will have noticed a few variations between the clinics you’ve consulted. While the most noticeable of these differences may be in the advertised price, it is also important to consider the results of each clinic to be…
Managing Pain and Discomfort After Laser Eye Surgery [VIDEO]
Most patients after the treatment will experience a little bit of discomfort for the first two to three hours. Patients traditionally will experience either a small gritty sensation almost like there is an eyelash in the eye or alternatively it is sometimes as though they have been chopping onions. …
Can You Drive After Cataract Surgery?
Can You Drive After Cataract Surgery? The development of cataracts in your eyes can affect your life in a number of ways. Most obviously, cataracts can significantly impair your vision, making it increasingly difficult to perform everyday tasks. But it’s easy to forget how much these things can affect your independence – after all, our vision is something we take for granted for everything from reading to driving. Many patients are, therefore, eager to learn when they can return to…
Are There More Risks Associated With Higher Prescriptions? [VIDEO]
Yes. The two areas where higher risks are associated with higher prescriptions are night vision disturbances (halos and starbursts) and corneal haze. In this video post, Mr. Glenn Carp explains the risks associated with higher prescription treatment, and how the London Vision Clinic works to mitigate these risks….
