What is the Best View in London? London is one of the world’s most famous cities. Each year, it attracts a whopping 21 million people from around the globe who trek to the capital city to experience its array of museums, historical architecture, and culture. And yet, even for those who live in London, it can seem impossible to truly see it all. Our eyes are truly remarkable organs, second in complexity only to our brains. With around two million…
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The London Eye: Fun Facts About The Capital’s Very Own Visual Organ
The London Eye: Facts About London’s Famous Visual ‘Organ’ The London Eye is one of London’s most popular and iconic attractions. Attracting around 3.5 million tourists every year, London’s visual ‘organ’ draws in more people than the Taj Mahal and the Great Pyramids of Giza. That’s quite the accomplishment! Originally named the Millennium Wheel, construction began on the London Eye in 1998. It was commissioned for the millennium celebrations in 2000, and unlike many other construction targets, it opened on…
Normal Symptoms You May Experience After Laser Eye Surgery
Normal Symptoms You May Experience After Laser Eye Surgery Preparing for any kind of surgical procedure can be stressful and even a little frightening. And when said surgical procedure involves one of our most complex organs – our eyes – your anxieties may be even more heightened. For example, many patients worry about the symptoms they may experience after Laser Eye Surgery treatment. Let’s face it, our eyes and our vision are one of our most precious assets. So, it’s…
Rolling Back the Years: How to Treat Presbyopia (Ageing Eyes)
Rolling Back the Years: How to Treat Presbyopia (Ageing Eyes) While most of us don’t like it, we have no choice but to accept ageing as a fact of life. It is an unavoidable process that will eventually affect almost every aspect of our person, both physical and mental. But some parts of the ageing process are simply more frustrating than others, and when it comes to our eyesight, we will all eventually wish we could roll back the years….
What is the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Why is it Important?
What is the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Why is it Important? Providers of health and social care services in the UK are subject to a number of regulations and requirements to ensure they meet certain standards. The Care Quality Commission is one of the key regulators for providers in England. But what is the CQC, and why is it so important for healthcare services? What is the Care Quality Commission (CQC)? The CQC is an executive public body of…
Four Up-Close & Personal Accounts of Laser Eye Surgery
Four Up-Close & Personal Accounts of Laser Eye Surgery When you’re considering something as serious as undergoing an elective procedure, it can seem like there’s a lot of information to go over. First, you have to approach the arduous task of choosing a clinic, then there’s the issue of costs, and of course, a seemingly endless list of questions related to your treatment. With all these considerations, it can be easy to feel like you’re alone – but you’re not!…
Working in and Around Harley Street – A Medical Centre of the World
Working in and Around Harley Street – A Medical Centre of the World Over the centuries, Harley Street has been known for being the home of clinicians providing world-class medical care to the super-rich and higher classes of society. It has been known as a medical hotspot for aristocrats, celebrities, and even royalty, with the likes of King George VI and Professor Stephen Hawking receiving treatment there. Today, however, you are just as likely to meet a builder or a…
Staring at Your Screen All Day Might Be Bad for Your Eyes…
Staring at Your Screen All Day Might Be Bad for Your Eyes… In this day and age, it can seem impossible to go more than just a few waking hours (if you’re strong) without looking at some kind of screen. Whether you’re glued to your computer at the office, watching TV with family in the evening, or doom-scrolling through your favourite social media app, many of us spend a significant amount of our lives in front of a screen. Yet,…
London Vision Clinic: At the Forefront of Refractive Surgery
London Vision Clinic: At the Forefront of Refractive Surgery Since we opened our doors on the world-renowned Harley Street way back in 2002, London Vision Clinic has been at the forefront of refractive surgery. Today, we remain one of the world’s leading Laser Eye Surgery clinics. This is thanks to our dedication to the highest quality treatments and the development of new and innovative techniques and procedures. Two such procedures, co-developed by our very own founder and expert Laser Eye…
The Perils of Flying Long-Distance with Contact Lenses
The Perils of Flying Long-Distance with Contact Lenses Long-haul flights can be a stressful experience at the best of times. With the risk of jet lag, swollen feet, and missing bags, the last thing you want is to add dry and irritated eyes to your list of grievances. But for contact lens wearers, this is all but unavoidable. Perhaps the only bright side of the situation is being used to the suffering… In fact, it can often take a friend…
