How Many Private Laser Eye Surgery Clinics are there in London?

How Many Private Laser Eye Surgery Clinics are there in London? London has become a world-renowned centre for medical excellence, thanks to the continued innovation and development that has taken place in this capital city. For this reason, it is often the first place people think of when considering Laser Eye Surgery. As the largest city in the UK, it stands to reason that London would have the highest density of Laser Eye Surgery clinics in the country. But how…

Travelling to London for Laser Eye Surgery from Other Parts of the UK

Travelling to London for Laser Eye Surgery from Other Parts of the UK Laser Eye Surgery clinics have been popping up on high streets all over the country in recent years, making Laser Eye Surgery accessible to more and more people. And yet, London remains the centre of the Laser Eye Surgery world – and for good reason. But is it worth travelling to London from other parts of the UK for treatment? Travelling to London from Scotland, or even…

A Brief History of Intra-Ocular Lenses (IOLs)

A Brief History of Intra-Ocular Lenses (IOLs) Over the centuries, many medical breakthroughs have helped to address the issue of visual problems, from short-sightedness to presbyopia. Despite being invented some 700 years ago, glasses remain commonplace today, while later developments such as contact lenses and Laser Eye Surgery have likewise helped to correct the sight of millions around the world. But in this article, we’re focusing on a less popular vision correction option: Intra-ocular lenses (IOLs). What are Intra-Ocular Lenses?…

Why London is the Best Place in the World for Laser Eye Surgery

Why London is the Best Place in the World for Laser Eye Surgery Since becoming widely available more than 30 years ago, Laser Eye Surgery has become the most popular elective procedure worldwide – but some places have become particular hotspots for the life-changing treatment. Take London for example… London is known as one of the great cities of the world. It offers a diverse range of cultures, architecture, and attractions, and remains one of the most popular tourist destinations…

Refractive Surgeon Chooses Dan Reinstein for Presbyopia Treatment

Refractive Surgeon Chooses Dan Reinstein for His Surgery Since it was founded over two decades ago, the London Vision Clinic has treated tens of thousands of patients from all over the world. During this time, we have seen people from every walk of life enter our treatment room – including other refractive surgeons. Our access to the latest technology and Laser Eye Surgery techniques – often pioneered by our very own founder and surgeon, Professor Dan Reinstein – has secured…

Where Does My Laser Eye Surgery Treatment Take Place?

The surgical procedures are done here at the London Vision Clinic. We have fully operational surgery room in our basement, patients arrive on the surgery day, there is a nice waiting area for them to relax in, nice and quiet in the basement area. They are seen by one of the nursing staff who run through their preoperative medicines and this is then followed by the treatments and then subsequent to that is a recovery area where they can relax prior to going home….

Exceptional Care That’s Not Just for the Rich and Famous

London Vision Clinic patients come from all over the UK; in fact from throughout Europe – or, in the interest of accuracy, they also originate from other countries even further afield … they are a truly international bunch.They come in all shapes and sizes – an eclectic mix across a wide age range –each individual drawn together in a common cause……

From London, SA to London, UK – Why it’s hard to leave London Vision Clinic

From London, SA to London, UK – Why it’s hard to leave London Vision Clinic Twenty years ago, our expert Laser Eye Surgeon, Mr Glenn Carp, left the sunny climes of South Africa to learn the tricks of the Laser Eye Surgery trade alongside Professor Dan Reinsten at London Vision Clinic. But while he is now a welcome fixture at our Harley Street clinic, Glenn initially only planned to stay for a year. So, what is it about London Vision…

Harley Street: The Home to London Vision Clinic (and Medical History)

Harley Street: The Home to London Vision Clinic (and Medical History) Walking down Harley Street today, you will find yourself in a long line of renowned medical institutions ordained with London’s famous blue plaques signalling the famous folk who have lived and worked here in the past. In fact, Harley Street is known the world over as a centre for medical excellence, and it is also the home to our state-of-the-art Laser Eye Surgery clinic. A Brief History of Harley…