How Ageing Affects Your Eyes (And How Laser Eye Surgery Can Help) There comes a certain point in our lives when all the years behind us seem to suddenly catch up with us – at least on a physical level. Our knees become increasingly stubborn, our hair begins to exhibit never-before-seen shades of grey, and (perhaps most devastatingly) our eyes start to fail us. But how exactly does ageing affect the eyes – and how could Laser Eye Surgery help?…
Category: Your Eyes
Exceptional Care That’s Not Just for the Rich and Famous
London Vision Clinic patients come from all over the UK; in fact from throughout Europe – or, in the interest of accuracy, they also originate from other countries even further afield … they are a truly international bunch.They come in all shapes and sizes – an eclectic mix across a wide age range –each individual drawn together in a common cause……
A Quick Guide to Good Eye Health
A Quick Guide to Good Eye Health Most of us tend to take the best care of the parts of our body we can see. We wash and condition our hair regularly, brush our teeth religiously, and even clean and trim our nails every now and then. But when it comes to the things we can’t see, many of us aren’t even sure exactly how to take care of them. To be fair, this makes a lot of sense. I mean, how…
Is it Time to Have Laser Eye Surgery? Why Wait?
Is it Time to Have Laser Eye Surgery? Why Wait? Most people with refractive errors such as short-sightedness, long-sightedness, and astigmatism, have spent years dealing with the shortcomings of glasses and contact lenses. They may simply have gotten used to the cons of these common visual aids or have perhaps been putting off seriously considering Laser Eye Surgery. But when it comes down to it: what’s the point in waiting? We get it; going ahead with Laser Eye Surgery is…
Can My Vision Get Worse Again? Regression After Laser Eye Surgery
At London Vision Clinic, our success rates speak for themselves. To help you to avoid a regression, we will first be absolutely sure that you are the perfect candidate for the procedure….
Top Tips for Protecting Your Eyes at Work
Top Tips for Protecting Your Eyes at Work Despite the inherent importance and noticeable sensitivity of our eyes, it isn’t very often that we give thought to the best ways to protect them. While we may all have hardwired into us the importance of wearing sunglasses on sunny days, it’s unlikely that many of us ever really go any further than this. For example, when was the last time you considered the best ways to protect your eyes at work?…
Laser Eye Surgery isn’t just for Christmas
Here’s a Christmas shopping suggestion if you are still thinking about what to buy for the person who has everything – and I mean “everything” – including perhaps unwanted glasses, contact lenses and all their associated paraphernalia……
What Is 20/20 or 6/6 Normal Vision? [VIDEO]
What does it mean to have “normal” vision? Why are two different sets of numbers used to describe it? Mr. Carp explains, “The main concern of having 6/6 vision or 20/20 vision really comes from whether you are based in the United Kingdom or you are based in America. It is really just to do with feet and metres. 6/6 means you see at 6 metres what an average person can see at 6 metres and 20/20 is equivalent in feet, 20 feet versus 20 feet.” Read more about the way visual acuity is measured and what it means for laser eye surgery….
Are You Feeling Conscious About Your Reading Glasses?
Are You Feeling Conscious About Your Reading Glasses? The average person has a lot to contend with as they get older; most of us will gain weight, tackle greying hair (if it doesn’t fall out), and develop wrinkles around our eyes, on our foreheads and, well, everywhere really. While some may embrace these changes with “grace”, many more of us will likely turn to the latest fads and solutions, from hair dye to skin creams, to satisfy our vanity. But…
Laser Eye Surgery Results for Hyperopia at London Vision Clinic [VIDEO]
Over 98% of hyperopia patients achieve “20/32″ vision – better eyesight than the UK driving standard of 20/40. Many clinics around the world today are still not able to treat into the high ranges of long-sightedness, find out how London Vision Clinic differ in results for treating hyperopic patients….
