Side Effects: Halos and starbursts after Laser Eye Surgery Night glare is one of the most common side effects of Laser Eye Surgery with all patients experiencing symptoms to some extent. But what causes vision disturbances such as halos and starbursts? And can they be treated? In this article, we answer all you need to know about night vision disturbances after Laser Eye Surgery. Over the last few decades, Laser Eye Surgery has become the most popular elective procedure in…
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Post-LASIK Risk of Halos and Starbursts around Bright Lights at Night
Post-LASIK Risk of Halos and Starbursts around Bright Lights at Night Almost every kind of treatment – regardless of its safety or success rate – is accompanied by several potential side effects. While these side effects can be inconvenient and often discomforting, it is important to be aware of them when making your decision whether or not to go ahead with any given treatment. And Laser Eye Surgery is no exception. Laser Eye Surgery is now the most commonly performed…
How Do Your Eyes Recover After Laser Eye Surgery?
How Do Your Eyes Recover After Laser Eye Surgery? There are many things to consider when deciding whether to go ahead with Laser Eye Surgery. Alongside the costs involved and choosing the right clinic and surgeon, it is also important to be fully informed about what you can expect throughout your recovery. At London Vision Clinic, we’re dedicated to providing helpful resources to help you make a more informed decision regarding your treatment. So, whether you’re interested in learning more…
What Should I Do to Prepare for Laser Eye Surgery?
What Should I Do to Prepare for Laser Eye Surgery? So, you’ve decided to go ahead with Laser Eye Surgery. You’ve likely spent hours researching and looking for the right clinic and surgeon to suit your needs, and now you’re ready to embark on your journey to better vision. As you do so, you’ll probably want to make sure you’re as prepared as possible. But what, if anything, will you need to do in preparation for this life-changing procedure? We’re…
How Technically Complex is LASIK Laser Eye Surgery?
How Technically Complex is LASIK Laser Eye Surgery? The human eye is among the most complex systems in the known universe. With over two million working parts, the process that allows us to see the world around us in all its glory really is something to be in awe of. But does that mean that procedures designed to correct problems with the eye need to be equally complex? In other words, how technically complex is LASIK Laser Eye Surgery? A…
Laser Eye Surgery Procedures: PRK/LASEK vs LASIK
Laser Eye Surgery Procedures: PRK/LASEK vs LASIK Today, it can be easy to become overwhelmed by the apparent range of Laser Eye Surgery procedures available. As you research different clinics, you might think that each provider offers their own range of unique treatments – but this isn’t the case. Rather, different clinics tend to give the same treatment different names. In reality, though, there are only three main Laser Eye Surgery procedures: PRK/LASEK (the surface procedures), LASIK, and ReLEx SMILE….
How Many People Have Had Laser Eye Surgery?
How Many People Have Had Laser Eye Surgery? Since its introduction over thirty years ago, Laser Eye Surgery has established itself as one of the world’s most popular elective procedures. This increasing popularity can be attributed to the ongoing development of the procedure, making Laser Eye Surgery ever more accessible all around the world. But how many people have had Laser Eye Surgery and why do so many choose to go under the laser? The original Laser Eye Surgery procedures,…
What to Expect: Before, During and After LASIK Surgery
LASIK is one form of corrective laser eye surgery. The procedure involves cutting a small flap of the cornea and laying it to the side in order to remove a small amount of the cornea with a laser. The flap is then set back in place and begins to immediately repair itself. …
Laser Eye Surgery: How Complex is the Procedure?
Laser Eye Surgery: How Complex is the Procedure? Generally speaking, treatments tend to only be as complex as the problem they’re designed to fix. For example, minor injuries like cuts and scrapes might only require a wash with an antibacterial solution and a plaster, whereas organ problems may well require invasive surgical interventions. But in recent years, a number of treatments have flipped this theory on its head. Take Laser Eye Surgery, for example. Despite dealing with one of the…
About Laser Eye Treatment At London Vision Clinic
Common Questions About Laser Eye Treatment at London Vision Clinic When toying with the idea of having Laser Eye Surgery, there will likely be a huge number of questions and concerns whizzing around your head. This is only natural – I mean, we all want to know as much as we can when it comes the to the health and safety of our eyes. That’s why we’ve put together this guide: to answer all of the most common questions about…
