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 Laser Eye Surgery a More Eco-Friendly Approach to Vision Correction?
Is Laser Eye Surgery a More Eco-Friendly Approach to Vision Correction? There is no doubt that Laser Eye Surgery has become increasingly popular in recent years, thanks to increased accessibility and advancements in technology making more people suitable for treatment. But there is one factor that may be becoming more prominent in people’s minds: the environmental impact of other visual aids. Most of us are becoming ever-more conscious of our carbon footprint and our wider impact on the environment. We…
Can Cataract Surgery Replace Glasses?
Can Cataract Surgery Replace Glasses? Whether you have been a lifelong glasses wearer or have developed the need for reading glasses due to presbyopia or solely because you have developed cataracts, you may wonder what your need for glasses will be after Cataract Surgery. Will you need to continue wearing your prescription glasses? Or could Cataract Surgery replace your need for glasses altogether? We’re going to walk you through what Cataract Surgery really means for your vision. Cataracts and Glasses…
What causes night-time side effects after Laser Eye Surgery? And can they be treated? [VIDEO]
After laser eye surgery, every patient will experience night glare. This is because of swelling due to the actual treatment itself and this happens to every patient regardless of their original prescription, their age etc. This swelling takes approximately three months to settle, and after this time period most patients will get very little night vision glare interrupting their vision. If patients still have residual night vision glare after this time, testing can be performed to ascertain where that night vision glare is originating from and determine what can be done to resolve the issue….
At what age can I expect to need reading glasses?
At what age can I expect to need reading glasses? As we get older, we may start to notice quite a few changes in ourselves. Not only can we expect the number of wrinkles on our face to multiply, our joints to weaken and our hearing the begin to wain, but we most likely will also soon see a significant difference in our quality of vision. This can cause a number of other “side effects”. For example, squinting at receipts…
What If I Am Currently Wearing Contact Lenses? [VIDEO]
What if I’m Currently Wearing Contact Lenses? Over the last few decades, contact lenses have become one of the most popular visual aids thanks to their ability to adapt to a huge variety of prescriptions and their invisible appearance. For many people, contact lenses are preferred to the more traditional glasses, and for good reason. Contact lenses fit to your actual eye which makes for more effective vision correction. They also make for clearer vision as they are not affected…
Your Vision: Understanding Your Prescription
Your Vision: Understanding Your Prescription If you are new to wearing glasses, or perhaps your child has recently been told they need glasses, understanding prescriptions can be a challenge, to say the least. Seeing all those numbers and symbols for the first time can be overwhelming, so understanding what they actually mean can be extremely helpful. So, let’s break down what your prescription is, what it means, and how it is measured. Measuring your Prescription Accurately measuring your prescription is…
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I Have Prism? [VIDEO]
Patients who have strabismus may have a prism inserted into their glasses to help correct eye alignment, along with the refractive error. Laser eye surgery is able to deal with the refractive error but cannot affect eye alignment. …
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I Have Macular Degeneration? [VIDEO]
Can I have Laser Eye Surgery if I have Macular Degeneration? Macular degeneration is a visual condition that affects millions of people worldwide. In fact, it is the leading cause of sight loss in the UK, with an estimated 600,000 people affected. The condition is often associated with ageing (age-related macular degeneration), however, it is a genetic condition that can affect people of all ages. The most common type of macular degeneration, which involves the thinning of the retina, is…
10 Things To Do That Are Miles Better Without Wearing Glasses
10 Things that are Miles Better without Wearing Glasses There are some things in life that we can’t accurately imagine until we take the plunge and just go for it. Things like having a baby, or starting a new career. Oh, or getting rid of your glasses – once and for all. From admiring the latest drawing from your little one to appreciating the beauty of a sunrise – or even reading this article – sufficient vision is a prerequisite…
