Could My Sight Be Over-Corrected After Laser Eye Surgery? If you’re considering or even awaiting Laser Eye Surgery treatment, you have probably had a hundred questions and concerns running through your head. From common queries like, “Does Laser Eye Surgery hurt?“, to more specific questions like, “What if I have corneal scarring?“. You may even have worried about having blurry vision after Laser Eye Surgery. But it’s unlikely you will have considered whether your vision can be over-corrected after Laser…
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Am I at Risk of Developing Dry Eyes After Laser Eye Surgery?
Dry eye is a common and perfectly normal symptom for patients recovering from laser eye surgery. In most cases, it’s temporary. Sufficient tear ducts are a factor in determining a patient’s eligibility for the procedure, and if there is any reason to doubt that the patient would suffer from this symptom permanently, your surgeon will discuss this risk with you….
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery When I Have Conjunctivitis?
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery When I Have Conjunctivitis? If you have been planning on having Laser Eye Surgery but have recently found that you have conjunctivitis, you may be wondering if you can still go ahead with your treatment. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know, from the causes and treatments for conjunctivitis to how this common ailment can affect your suitability for Laser Eye Surgery. What is Conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis, also known as red or…
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery if I Have Ulcers in My Eye?
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery if I Have Ulcers in My Eye? If you are considering Laser Eye Surgery but have corneal ulcers (keratitis), you may be concerned that you will be unable to go ahead with your treatment. In this article, we cover everything you need to know about corneal ulcers and how they could impact your suitability for Laser Eye Surgery. What is Keratitis? Corneal ulcers – also known as ulcerative keratitis or simply keratitis – refers…
The True Price of Cheap Laser Eye Surgery
The True Price of Cheap Laser Eye Surgery Let’s face it, we all love a bargain. Whether it’s a great deal on a package holiday or a buy-one-get-one-free offer on our favourite grocery product; however, when it comes to something as important as our health, should we really be offering to compromise treatment for the sake of a cheap deal? Moreover, how many times have you thought you were savvy by opting for the cheaper version of a product, only…
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I Am Pregnant Or Breastfeeding? [VIDEO]
Pregnancy or breast-feeding is essentially a relative contraindication to laser eye surgery and there are number of reasons for this….
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…
What If My Optometrist Finds A Problem I Didn’t Know About?
People avoid doctors for many reasons. Some find appointments difficult to pack into a busy schedule, some are unwilling to open up to a doctor, or worried about perceived ‘time wasting’, and many even fear that being amongst sick people in the doctor’s waiting room will result in contamination! However, something that is perhaps discussed less often is the common fear that a doctor may find a problem that is bigger than what the appointment was initially booked for. This fear is, for many people, a reason to avoid regular visits to the GP, dentist, or optometrist….
Laser Eye Surgery: Changing Looks, Changing Lives
Under the headline “We changed our looks and changed our lives”, five women describe to a national magazine how changing just one thing about their appearance had transformed their lives….
LASIK: What are the Advantages Over Other Laser Eye Surgery Procedures?
There are essentially two groups of laser eye surgery treatments. The main difference between the groups is the healing time, the results themselves are pretty much the same three months down the line. Understand more about the advantages of LASIK treatment over the other laser eye surgery procedures….
