In 1990 Susan Singleton had radial keratotomy, in what was then a new eye surgery technique, to correct her myopia. Twenty years later she underwent the latest laser procedure to correct presbyopia or aging eyes……
Tag: Laser Eye Surgery Patient Stories
What Makes Laser Eye Surgery Such A Magical Experience?
Many of London Vision Clinic’s patients tell us that their laser eye surgery was “like magic”: quick, easy and painless….
What Post-Operative Care Should I Expect After Laser Eye Surgery?
What Post-Operative Care Should I Expect After Laser Eye Surgery? There are a lot of factors to consider when 1) deciding to go ahead with Laser Eye Surgery, and 2) finding the right clinic. You will likely have considered the cost of treatment, the location of the clinic, and even the experience of the surgeon, but what about the level of post-operative aftercare? In past surveys of prospective London Vision Clinic clients, we have found that post-operative care is, in…
Travelling from Abroad for Laser Eye Surgery?
For the majority of London Vision Clinic patients, the waiting time before their surgery, although exciting, can also be an anxious period. However, when Jill Shardlow had her operation two years ago there was no opportunity for her to feel nervous… when the big moment arrived, it was all rather unexpected….
How Young is Too Young for Laser Eye Surgery?
As well as all the obvious advantages, having laser eye surgery also makes economic sense. Considering that the procedure will eventually pay for itself by avoiding a lifetime of opticians’ bills, the cost of contact lenses and solutions, as well as glasses and stylish frames, the biggest financial savings are to be made by those who have LASIK when they are young……
Fear: The Elephant in the Room for Laser Eye Surgeons
As an accountant, Jonathan Crowther is used to taking an analytical approach to decision-making. However, as we know from talking to many London Vision Clinic patients, the final decision to……
Laser Eye Surgery – Why You’re Never Too Old!
Laser Eye Surgery – Why You’re Never Too Old! In many cases, having surgery is at the bottom of our list of ‘things we would like to do’ – no matter our age. Many types of surgery can cause significant disruption to our lives, from spending days in hospital to weeks, and even months, in recovery to taking time off work and other everyday activities. Furthermore, as we get older, surgery can become even more frightening and inconvenient. But, as…
Relaxing Before Laser Eye Surgery at London Vision Clinic
If you’re reading this, you’re probably considering laser eye surgery – you may even have already booked your treatment. Either way, we don’t need to tell you that it can be a nerve-racking prospect, even for the most calm and collected individual! …
Cost Involved With Laser Eye Surgery At London Vision Clinic
The Cost of Laser Eye Surgery at London Vision Clinic Despite the vast benefits of having Laser Eye Surgery (getting rid of irritating glasses and fiddly contact lenses, to say the least), the cost of treatment understandably remains a significant barrier for many people. Let’s face it: Laser Eye Surgery isn’t cheap. With such a wide variation in prices for seemingly the same treatment in the UK alone, deciding whether to have Laser Eye Surgery – never mind which clinic…
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…
