Costs of High-Profile Treatment for Higher Prescriptions It is not uncommon at London Vision Clinic for us to see patients who have been told their high prescription makes them unsuitable for Laser Eye Surgery. However, in our experience, this is often not the case. With access to state-of-the-art Laser Eye Surgery technology and world-class expertise, we are able to treat very high prescriptions at our Harley Street clinic. But, you may wonder, is high-profile treatment more expensive than standard treatment?…
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Is Cataract Surgery Done Under General or Local Anaesthesia?
Is Cataract Surgery Done Under General or Local Anaesthesic? As with any kind of invasive surgery, the use of anaesthetics is an important factor to consider in Cataract Surgery. However, it can often be overlooked or lost in more immediate concerns that are understandably held by patients anticipating the treatment. That’s why, in this article, we’re going to cover everything you need to know about anaesthesia for Cataract Surgery – including whether you will be under general or local anaesthesia…
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I Have Glaucoma? [VIDEO]
Glaucoma itself is not a contraindication to laser eye surgery. Of course it is very important to ascertain the extent of the glaucoma before the patient undergoes any treatment. …
Eyes wide open: “Do I really have to be awake during Laser Eye Surgery?”
A common – but unnecessary – concern about laser eye surgery is the idea that, by being awake during laser surgery, you are somehow at an increased risk of complications or experiencing pain. In fact, surveys have shown that this is one of the most common reasons that people decide against treatment…
How Likely Am I To Be Suitable For Laser Eye Surgery?
How Likely Am I to be Suitable for Laser Eye Surgery? If you are interested in the potential of Laser Eye Surgery, one of the first questions you might ask yourself is: “Will I be suitable?” This is also the first question we aim to answer for every patient that comes to us looking for a solution to their refractive error. As you probably know, everybody’s eyes are different. The shape of the eyes themselves, the size of our pupils,…
When might an enhancement be needed after Laser Eye Surgery? [VIDEO]
There is a higher chance of enhancements for higher prescriptions, because accuracy decreases as prescriptions increase, we typically find that enhancements are more typical amongst patients who had higher pre-operative prescriptions, and among long-sighted patients. In spite of this effect, we still manage to keep our enhancement rates relatively low (between 5 and 8%). In this video, Mr Carp explains why……
What causes halos after LASIK? [VIDEO]
What Causes Halos After LASIK? The appearance of halos is one of the most common side effects associated with Laser Eye surgery treatment. No, that doesn’t mean you will be walking around with a glowing ring floating above your head as soon as you leave the treatment room. We’re talking about another kind of halo. Visual halos are a form of glare that can temporarily affect vision after undergoing refractive surgery. They occur mainly at night and in low light conditions –…
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I Have Nystagmus (Involuntary Eye Movements)? [VIDEO]
Nystagmus is not a contraindication for laser eye surgery. We, at the London Vision Clinic, are able to provide both LASIK and PRK treatments for patients with nystagmus….
Corneal Erosion: The Treatment and Symptoms
Ever woken up in the morning and felt as though your eyes were not only dry, but also light sensitive, sore or worse, painful? Did you feel like they were constantly tearing? Did your eyes feel like you had sand or grit in them? Now think – have you ever suffered from headaches or blurred vision during this discomfort? If you answered yes to more than two of these questions, then you may have experienced a corneal erosion….
How Does Laser Eye Surgery Help Myopia? [Video]
Laser eye surgery can correct for myopia, essentially required to shorten the eye or to flatten the cornea allowing the focal point to shift backwards to reach the retina….
