Professor Dan Reinstein: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

Professor Dan Reinstein: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants Over his career, Professor Dan Reinstein has become one of the most well-known and well-respected Laser Eye Surgeons in the game. From helping to develop some of the most cutting-edge Laser Eye Surgery technology and techniques to founding one of the UK’s best Laser Eye Surgery clinics, Professor Dan has been an extremely influential figure in the field—but he is always quick to remember those who came before him. A Mentor…

Laser Eye Surgery: The Truth Is Out There!

Laser Eye Surgery: The Truth Is Out There! Laser Eye Surgery has now been around for almost four decades. Come to think of it, London Vision Clinic has been correcting vision and changing people’s lives for over half of that time! And yet, despite the tens of millions of people who have safely undergone Laser Eye Surgery in this period, a substantial amount of misinformation persists around the procedure. Of course, the industry hasn’t been without its bad press in…

Growing Arms or Presbyopia: Is it Time to Take Action?

Growing Arms or Presbyopia: Is it Time to Take Action? As hard as we might try – and as effective as some skincare and hair products might be – we can’t stop all the signs of ageing. We might start to notice that our knees aren’t as strong as they once were and our backs might ache more, but there is one effect of ageing that is often even more frustrating: presbyopia. If you’re in the throes of middle age,…

Which Visual Impairments Can be Treated with Laser Eye Surgery?

Which Visual Impairments Can be Treated with Laser Eye Surgery? Laser Eye Surgery has successfully treated the visual problems of people all over the world for decades. Originally suitable for correcting only a limited range of prescriptions, significant advancements in technology and surgeon expertise mean that it is now suitable for more people than ever before. But which visual impairments can be treated with Laser Eye Surgery? Poor vision can be caused by a wide range of issues with the…

Why Should You Get Laser Eye Surgery Over 40?

Why Should You Get Laser Eye Surgery Over 40? There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to Laser Eye Surgery. From prospective patients being terrified of pain during the procedure, to the supposed limits of the treatment. For example, many people believe that once you reach middle age and inevitably begin to need reading glasses, your window for getting the most out of Laser Eye Surgery has passed. You might have heard that Laser Eye Surgery cannot counteract…

Common Misconceptions About Ageing: You Don’t Need to Suffer Reading Glasses

Common Misconceptions About Ageing: You Don’t Need to Suffer Reading Glasses It’s an inevitable problem. One day, all of us will find that reading a newspaper, checking receipts, and even reading restaurant menus no longer comes so easily. Unfortunately, with age comes deteriorating eyesight (among many other things). But that doesn’t mean we have to suffer reading glasses! Anyone who has reached a certain age will soon begin to notice the loss of their near-vision focusing ability. Eventually, whether after a…

Cheap Reading Glasses: A Help or Hindrance?

Cheap Reading Glasses: A Help or Hindrance? We can all be forgiven for ignoring our inevitable reliance on reading glasses – particularly those lucky enough to have never needed glasses or contact lenses before. After all, your vision has been perfect your whole life – why would you worry? But then, you start to notice a difference. Perhaps you caught yourself squinting when reading a receipt or newspaper, or maybe you’ve started getting headaches when working at your computer. Whatever…

Lost Glasses and Steamed Up Lenses: Time to Get Rid!

It happens to the best of us. You need your reading glasses but when you go to grab them from your bag, or you desk, or your head, they’re no longer there! You’ve left them somewhere… Again! (Queue frustration and mild self-loathing.)

Here’s our list of the top-ten most common places to misplace your specs:…

How Do I Decide if Laser Eye Surgery is Right for Me?

How Do I Decide if Laser Eye Surgery is Right for Me? Like many things in life, Laser Eye Surgery is a serious investment that can drastically improve your lifestyle. In many ways, it is like the Italian sports car of the vision correction world, blowing glasses and contact lenses out of the water just like a Ferrari would Corsa! It’s a larger investment, and you have to go somewhere special to get it, but when you do, it offers…