Eye Treatment - Part 6

The Most Common Laser Eye Surgery Fears, Explained

There are several reasons why patients refrain from undergoing laser eye surgery, many of which are either myths or can be dispelled if the right surgeon and clinic is chosen. Regardless, these fears still exist and I would like to address some of the major ones.

Costs of High-Profile Treatment for Higher Prescriptions [VIDEO]

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

Is Cataract Surgery Done Under General or Local Anaesthesia?

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

Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I Have Glaucoma?

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?

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

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]

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

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.

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