Side Effect: Dry eyes

Side Effect: Dry eyes Many think Laser Eye Surgery will bring a tear to the eye, but in actual fact it can often do the opposite. Laser Eye Surgery, like most forms of treatments, comes with a risk of experiencing side effects. Thankfully, these are relatively minor and tend to last no longer than a few weeks or months. With only a handful of side effects to contend with, surgeons are adept at managing them and reducing their chances of…

Risk of vision loss wearing contact lens as a result of an infection is higher than from LASIK

Risk of vision loss wearing contact lens as a result of an infection is higher than from LASIK For many, contact lenses offer a welcome relief from the inconveniences of glasses—at least at first. The main selling point of contacts, the fact that they actually sit on the eye, brings a host of benefits including higher visual clarity, greater practicality, and a certain level of inconspicuousness, but it also comes at a cost. Unbeknownst to contact wearers as they revel…

How soon can I be back on my iPhone/iPad

How soon can I be back on my iPhone/iPad Some think the best thing we could do is take a little bit of time away from our smartphones and tablets. But there’s no doubt they play an indispensable part in modern day life. I’ve always been one to pull a face when sitting in a cafe or taking a bus downtown and noticing that the majority of people have their heads buried in a screen. But after recently loosing my…

The Technology Used At London Vision Clinic

The Technology Used At London Vision Clinic “I had my eyes lasered here and I am very pleased with the professional service I was provided with from the very start. Excellent communication, always smiling staff members, great after-care, top of the range technology there…I would highly recommend this clinic to anyone who is after a great service!” -Edita Urbelyte Over the last six months we have conducted a survey of people calling London Vision Clinic. It turns out that technology…

Could My Vision Actually Get Worse After Laser Eye Surgery?

Could My Vision Actually Get Worse After Laser Eye Surgery? Amongst the top concerns for potential Laser Eye Surgery patients is the possibility that their vision could actually get worse. While any surgery carries risks, it is important to consider these risks realistically. The chance of your vision actually getting worse because of Laser Eye Surgery is extremely low. Going to a credible clinic where your surgeon can help you to carefully weigh up and consider your personal risk for…

A Lifetime Of Glasses Or Laser Eye Surgery?

 A Lifetime Of Glasses Or Laser Eye Surgery? A childhood friend of my was christened early by his peers with the name of ‘foggy’, simply because his glasses would always fog up when the temperature suddenly changed. It’s a silly story, but it touches on an important point that is part of a much larger problem for the frequent glasses wearer. Waking up to a blurry alarm clock, struggling to find where you placed them last, breaking a lens, going…

Laser Eye Surgery Aftercare Guidance

Laser Eye Surgery Aftercare Guidance After finishing your treatment of Laser Eye Surgery at the laser clinic it is imperative that you follow certain guidelines in order to minimise any complications. After your surgery you will need to be escorted home as a pad will be applied to cover your eye. You will not be allowed to drive home from your appointment yourself. Taking a step at a time after Laser Eye Surgery is crucial for your own safety. On…

Laser Eye Surgery — How Much Time Will I Need Off Work?

Laser Eye Surgery — How Much Time Will I Need Off Work? Depending on what you do for a living, you may be hoping you can get back to work immediately after Laser Eye Surgery. Or, you may be hoping to finally have some prescribed and leisurely time away. Preferably far away on some tropical island with plenty of medicinal cocktails and time spent resting. If you’re more likely to be in the latter group, unfortunately, that’s not what you’re…

Laser Eye Surgery For Very High Prescriptions

Laser Eye Surgery For Very High Prescriptions In the 21st century, despite pretty undisputable evidence to the contrary, many people still believe the world is flat and that we’ve never actually been to space. Some people still believe, particularly in India, that the ancient religious practice of drinking your own urine is a cure-all remedy that can even lead to enlightenment. And other people still believe that this whole global warming thing is a complete sham, being fabricated as simply…

What Is LASIK Laser Eye Surgery?

What Is LASIK Laser Eye Surgery? LASIK Laser Eye Surgery (Laser-assisted In-situ Keratomileusis) is an elective surgical procedure to correct common vision problems such as hyperopia (far-sightedness), myopia (near-sightedness), presbyopia (natural ageing of the eyes) and/or astigmatism. The procedure uses an extremely accurate femtosecond laser to create a very thin flap of tissue in the outer cornea – the front of the eye. The flap is then gently folded back allowing the surgeon to remove a precise amount of corneal…