Watersports might be fun summer activities and, for those of us who are lucky enough to enjoy good eye sight or have had laser eye surgery, they are carefree pastimes. However, for those who are still juggling glasses and contact lenses, anything related to swimming is fraught with concerns….
Tag: Laser Eye Surgery
The Difference Between Monovision and PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision
Laser blended vision is a superior approach to conventional monovision, it is not to be confused with traditional monovision either. 98% of people will tolerate blended vision over a six month period in comparison to the 60% that will only tolerate monovision….
The Curse of Ageing Eyes: What is Presbyopia?
The Curse of Ageing Eyes: What is Presbyopia? Throughout our lives, we have all probably noticed vision loss in other people. It may have first been apparent in your grandparents as they squinted at the menus at family gatherings, or later with your parents as they suddenly acquire reading glasses that they never needed before. Yet, many of us don’t give the effects of ageing on our eyes much thought until we begin to notice the changes ourselves. In the…
PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision: A Unique Treatment for Presbyopia
In this video, Professor Dan Reinstein of the London Vision Clinic explains PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision, and how it can be used for corrective presbyopia (ageing eyes) eye treatment….
The Complete History of Laser Eye Surgery
This is the story of a procedure that has become the single most common operation with over 35 million performed worldwide by 2010. It has evolved into a 10-minute process that can correct 96% of all refractive errors with minimal discomfort, a recovery time of a few hours and dramatic visual results overnight….
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery if I Suffer from Hay Fever?
Although most of us cannot wait to say goodbye to the dark, cold and depressingly short winter days and greet spring with a warm sigh and joyful heart, for some people the season change comes with an inconvenient and unwelcome side effect… hay fever….
How Does Aftercare Differ Between LASIK and PRK/LASEK? [VIDEO]
The main difference between LASIK and PRK or LASEK is in the healing time, so the post-operative instructions differ between LASIK and PRK / LASEK. Learn more about the aftercare from London Vision Clinic here……
What Should I Do if I Experience Post-Operative Symptoms?
What Should I Do if I Experience Any Post-Operative Symptoms? When preparing to have Laser Eye Surgery, it can be easy to get hung up on the nerves and anticipation about the procedure itself and forget about the longest part of the process – your recovery. As the day of your surgery approaches, however, you may start to wonder about less immediate things. For example – what should you do if you experience any post-operative symptoms? Laser Eye Surgery can…
Do You Use Traditional LASIK or Bladeless LASIK Technology?
Do You Use Traditional LASIK or Bladeless LASIK Technology? Today, Laser Eye Surgery can be performed using state-of-the-art technology that improves accuracy, outcomes, and healing times. But not so long ago, the procedure was comparably primitive and even a little bit grizzly. The idea that spawned Laser Eye Surgery in all its glory was only conceived around 75 years ago. In that time, the procedure has advanced beyond all recognition, but the theory behind it has survived significant advancements in…
Should I Make Any Lifestyle Changes For Laser Eye Surgery?
Should I Make Any Lifestyle Changes For Laser Eye Surgery? When first considering your options for Laser Eye Surgery, your initial questions probably relate to your suitability and the treatment itself. But soon enough you will likely begin to think about the broader implications of surgery. For example, will you have to make any lifestyle changes? In the case of other kinds of surgery, you can expect to make significant changes to your lifestyle both before and after the procedure….
