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….
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Can Cataract Surgery Give You 20/20 Vision?
Can Cataract Surgery Give You 20/20 Vision? The formation of cataracts in the eyes can represent a significant burden and be associated with a considerable impact on your vision. If left untreated, these cloudy obstructions can even lead to blindness. Thankfully, there is a simple and effective solution: cataract surgery. Cataract surgery is a routine procedure that involves removing the cataracts from the eye to restore your vision. This removes the obstruction and replaces the natural lens with an artificial…
Can any laser eye surgeon guarantee 20/20 vision? [VIDEO]
Can Any Laser Eye Surgeon Guarantee 20/20 Vision? When you think of good vision, the chances are a couple of numbers will pop into your head. Have you guessed which numbers we’re talking about? You have no doubt heard a friend, family member, or simply someone off the telly brag about their 20/20 vision, right? But, while many of us have heard of these numbers, we may not all know what ’20/20′ actually means? 20/20 vision has become the renowned…
What’s the best outcome with laser surgery?
What’s the best outcome with laser surgery? When you think back to surgery in the 18th century, before the modern miracle of anaesthesia was around, things were much different. Thankfully, times have changed, and medicine has come a long, long way in the past century. It’s now possible to pop in for a swift surgical treatment one afternoon and be back at work the next day. Since we learned how to manage pain and the spread of infection, severe complications have been significantly…
Laser Eye Surgery results FAQ
Laser Eye Surgery results FAQ If you’re looking for our results, you can review the London Vision Clinic’s statistical results and patient reviews. Can I go blind after Laser Eye Surgery? To watch Mr. Glenn Carp answer this question in a video click here. Essentially, no. Technically there is an exceedingly small risk of blindness with laser eye surgery but it is lower than the risk of wearing monthly contact lenses for one year, so a risk that everyone seems to…
