Contact Lenses and the Risk of Blindness Contact lenses are one of the most popular methods of vision correction globally. They offer an effective and discrete alternative to glasses, seemingly addressing many of the shortfalls of these more traditional visual aids. However, contact lenses are not without their risks. In this article, we take a look at the risk of blindness and vision loss associated with contact lens use, sharing experiences from those affected. Contact Lenses for Vision Correction The…
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Journalist Jenny Francis on Her London Vision Clinic Experience
Jenny Francis of The Sun reports on her life changing laser eye surgery and overall positive experience at London Vision Clinic. For Francis, corrective laser eye surgery was a life changing experience….
A History of LASIK – The Most Common Laser Eye Surgery Procedure
A History of LASIK – The Most Common Laser Eye Surgery Procedure Laser Eye Surgery has arguably become the world’s most popular elective procedure, with over 100,000 treatments being carried out each year in the UK alone. Today, patients may undergo one of a number of Laser Eye Surgery treatments, but one remains by far the most common – LASIK. We’re taking a closer look at the history of this popular procedure and what makes it ideal for so many…
Laser Eye Surgery is All About Trust, Says Harley Street Dentist
For most people, laser eye surgery is a big deal. The process leading up to it might go something like this: we meet a friend or relative who is delighted to be glasses-free and we become curious and quiz them about the experience; or we might spot an article or watch a TV interview which whets our appetite and allows the dream of having unaided good vision begin to take shape. Inspired to do something about it, most of us will then embark on researching clinics and surgeons and methods of funding….
Back in Focus: Businesswoman Sees the World More Clearly After Laser Eye Surgery
As founder and CEO of a multi-award winning business and the personal holder of an awe- inspiring clutch of accolades, one would imagine that it would take a lot to frighten or distract the highly motivated and successful Geeta Sidhu-Robb….
Our Contributions to Refractive Surgery Research
At the conference in September 2011, thousands of ophthalmologists and optometrists from around the world will gather to discuss the latest results and ideas in refractive surgery. This is done mainly through people presenting the results of their research, and the London Vision Clinic research team plans to have a significant presence.
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Laser Eye Surgery Video Diary – From Initial Screening to Clear Vision
Last summer, Kelly B., a procurement manager working for a business process outsourcing company in London, decided she wanted to have laser eye surgery and record her experiences on video – a video diary of the experience. Like most prospective patients, she visited several laser eye surgery clinics in the London area before deciding to have her treatment with the London Vision Clinic. In her first of 8 videos, Kelly shares her experiences at the Initial Screening (the first consultation) and why she chose to go with the London Vision Clinic for her eye surgery……
Don’t Settle for Anything Less Than the Best Eye Care
Auxiliary nurse, Melanie, saved up for many months to pay for her laser eye surgery at the London Vision Clinic.“And you know what; even if it had taken another year of saving, I would have waited the extra time to get the money together – I would never have gone anywhere else to have it done”, she told me at her one month post-operative check up……
Prone to Fainting? Could Laser Eye Surgery Still Be an Option?
There is no measurement – yet – to register the strength of desire. If such a calibrated table were to exist it might consider the case of 32-year-old Katie from Potters Bar……
Too Poor to See – Can’t See to Work: The Link Between Poverty and Poor Sight
Despite often taking it for granted, most of us prize our sight above our other senses……
