What Kind of Lasers Are Used in Laser Eye Surgery? [VIDEO]

The laser that is used is an ultraviolet light. It is ultraviolet light at 103 nanometres. It is a specific wavelength which is absorbed very, very efficiently by the cornea. It is actually an extremely light touch laser, you cannot harm yourself. You can put your hand under it and nothing happens.

Harley Street: The Centre of the Laser Eye Surgery World

Harley Street: The Centre of the Laser Eye Surgery World Nestled between two of London’s famous Royal parks and Buckingham Palace, Harley Street has become known around the world as a centre of medical excellence. For almost 200 years, Harley Street has built up its reputation to become one of the most prestigious postcodes in the capital. While Harley Street’s beautiful townhouses might appear to be the delight of aristocrats of the period, its popularity began around the mid-19th century…

Travelling from Abroad for Laser Eye Surgery?

For the majority of London Vision Clinic patients, the waiting time before their surgery, although exciting, can also be an anxious period. However, when Jill Shardlow had her operation two years ago there was no opportunity for her to feel nervous… when the big moment arrived, it was all rather unexpected….

The True Price of Cheap Laser Eye Surgery

The True Price of Cheap Laser Eye Surgery Let’s face it, we all love a bargain. Whether it’s a great deal on a package holiday or a buy-one-get-one-free offer on our favourite grocery product; however, when it comes to something as important as our health, should we really be offering to compromise treatment for the sake of a cheap deal? Moreover, how many times have you thought you were savvy by opting for the cheaper version of a product, only…

What are the Finance Options for Laser Eye Surgery?

What are the Finance Options for Laser Eye Surgery? There’s no getting around it: High-quality Laser Eye Surgery isn’t cheap. So many people are relieved to find out that, as with many other investments, finance options are often available for Laser Eye Surgery – including here at the London Vision Clinic. Napoleon is widely credited with referring to England as a nation of shopkeepers (or l’Angleterre est une nation de boutiquiers); a comment that was meant to be derisive; however,…

Refractive Surgeon Chooses Dan Reinstein for Presbyopia Treatment

Refractive Surgeon Chooses Dan Reinstein for His Surgery Since it was founded over two decades ago, the London Vision Clinic has treated tens of thousands of patients from all over the world. During this time, we have seen people from every walk of life enter our treatment room – including other refractive surgeons. Our access to the latest technology and Laser Eye Surgery techniques – often pioneered by our very own founder and surgeon, Professor Dan Reinstein – has secured…

Where Does My Laser Eye Surgery Treatment Take Place?

The surgical procedures are done here at the London Vision Clinic. We have fully operational surgery room in our basement, patients arrive on the surgery day, there is a nice waiting area for them to relax in, nice and quiet in the basement area. They are seen by one of the nursing staff who run through their preoperative medicines and this is then followed by the treatments and then subsequent to that is a recovery area where they can relax prior to going home….