How Long After Cataract Surgery Can You Bend Down? If you’re preparing for Cataract Surgery, it is likely you will have a lot of questions about the procedure and your recovery. For example, you may wonder when you can get back to exercising after your treatment. Or maybe you’d like to compare private Cataract Surgery with NHS treatment. But, it’s unlikely that you have given a second thought to when you will be able to bend down again. This…
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Can You Exercise After Cataract Surgery?
Can You Exercise After Cataract Surgery? Cataract Surgery is the most commonly performed procedure in the UK. As such, it makes sense that so many people have questions about what to expect from the surgery and recovery period. And that’s why we’re on a mission to provide all the answers and tell you everything you need to know about Cataract Surgery, including: Can you exercise after Cataract Surgery? For many people, exercise and sports is an important part of their…
Can Cataract Surgery Damage Tear Ducts?
Can Cataract Surgery Damage Tear Ducts? Cataract Surgery is the most commonly performed procedure in the UK and many other Western countries. For this reason, it is associated with an extremely high success rate and a low risk of complications. However, we understand that undergoing any kind of surgical procedure – particularly when it comes to something as important as our eyes – can be scary, to say the least. That’s why we have put together a series of articles…
Can Cataract Surgery Cause Strabismus in Adults?
Can Cataract Surgery Cause Strabismus in Adults? It doesn’t matter how old you are, discovering you have cataracts can be scary and nerve-racking, – especially if you are already noticing problems with your vision. Furthermore, despite its routine nature, the prospect of undergoing Cataract Surgery can be a daunting one, particularly if you are unfamiliar with the procedure. It is recommended to learn as much as possible before heading into surgery because, as we all know, knowledge dispels fear. Aside…
Can Cataract Surgery Be Done On Both Eyes at the Same Time?
Can Cataract Surgery Be Done On Both Eyes at the Same Time? It is estimated that around 400,000 people have Cataract Surgery in the UK every year – on the NHS alone. That’s a lot of people who will, no doubt, have a lot of questions about the procedure as well as cataracts themselves. We’re on a mission to answer all of the common questions about Cataract Surgery, in order to educate and remove the fear and anxiety that is…
Common Questions About Laser Eye Surgery for Presbyopia
Common Questions About Laser Eye Surgery for Presbyopia Despite the fact that Laser Corrective Surgery for presbyopia has now been around for almost 20 years (at London Vision Clinic, at least), many people are still unaware of its existence. For this reason, we regularly receive many questions from our patients about PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision. We decided to answer some of the more common questions below, to help you stay as informed as possible when considering your options for presbyopia….
Eye Conditions: What is Glaucoma? [VIDEO]
What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that cause damage to the optic nerve – the nerve that carries messages from the retina to the brain. Over time, this can lead to irreversible vision loss and even blindness if left untreated. Glaucoma is the second-leading cause of blindness in the UK, behind cataracts. It is estimated that around 2% of people over 40 in the UK are affected by primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), the most common type…
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery if I Suffer from Hay Fever?
Although most of us cannot wait to say goodbye to the dark, cold and depressingly short winter days and greet spring with a warm sigh and joyful heart, for some people the season change comes with an inconvenient and unwelcome side effect… hay fever….
How Much Does Cataract Surgery Improve Vision?
How Much Does Cataract Surgery Improve Vision? While the development of cataracts is a completely normal part of the eye’s ageing process, it can have a detrimental effect on our vision. As such, Cataract Surgery is often necessary to prevent substantial vision loss and even blindness. But how much does Cataract Surgery really improve vision? What are Cataracts? Cataracts are blurry obstructions that form in the lens of the eye as we get older. They form when the proteins in…
What Pre-Operative Tests Are Performed Before Cataract Surgery?
What Pre-Operative Tests Are Performed Before Cataract Surgery? When undergoing any kind of surgical procedure, you want to feel safe in the knowledge that your surgeon knows as much as possible about your case as possible. Not only does this help to make sure the procedure goes as smoothly as possible, but it also increases the likelihood of achieving the very best outcomes. This is also true for Cataract Surgery. Prior to the day of your surgery, you will be…
