Why Summer After Laser Eye Surgery is So Much Better Many things might come to mind when you think about the summer months. Whether it’s jetting off to enjoy a week of sun and sea, relaxing in a beer garden with friends, or having family barbecues in the garden, there are plenty of things to look forward to. But for those of us unlucky enough to be burdened with glasses or contact lenses, many of our favourite summertime activities can…
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LASIK vs LASEK vs ReLEx SMILE: Laser Eye Surgery Treatments
LASIK vs LASEK vs ReLEx SMILE: Laser Eye Surgery Treatment Types With so much jargon and a seemingly endless list of treatment types and brand names thrown around, many people can become overwhelmed by the prospect of Laser Eye Surgery. But the truth is, many of the confusing abbreviations you will come across are actually variations of the same three core treatments: PRK/LASEK, LASIK, and ReLEx SMILE. So, what is the real difference between these three procedures? Let’s find out…
Would you Consider Cut-Price Laser Eye Surgery?
Would you Consider Cut-Price Laser Eye Surgery? Let’s face it: Most of us are naturally on the look-out for a bargain when it comes to most aspects of our lives. From the cheapest gas and water providers to a great price on a new car – we want to know we are getting the best deal. But when it comes to something as important as your health, would you put cost over safety? For example, would you consider cut-price Laser…
Where Do You Keep Your Reading Glasses?
Where Do You Keep Your Reading Glasses? Every day, we cart around a number of essential items with us: It seems that our mobile phones, our wallets and purses, or our house and car keys are constantly on or around our person. But for those of us with presbyopia, there’s yet another thing we have to remember: our reading glasses. Despite providing us with an incredibly important asset – our near vision – we seem to misplace our reading glasses…
Could Laser Eye Surgery Save You Money in the Long Run?
Could Laser Eye Surgery Save You Money in the Long Run? It’s only natural to want to get a good deal – whether that’s by bartering with a market stall owner or negotiating the right price on your next home. And with the cost of living crisis what it is, this desire to get the best value is stronger than ever. Of course, there are some areas of life where scrimping isn’t a good idea, and your medical care is…
Laser Eye Surgery FAQs: About Results and Outcomes
Laser Eye Surgery FAQs: About Results and Outcomes Do you want to learn more about our results for prescriptions similar to yours? Check out London Vision Clinic’s statistical results and patient reviews. It’s only natural to be concerned with the results and outcomes you can expect after Laser Eye Surgery. That’s why we have put together some of the most common FAQs we get on this topic. Read on below to learn more. Can I go blind as a result…
Why are Independent Reviews So Useful When Considering Laser Eye Surgery?
Why are Independent Reviews So Useful When Considering Laser Eye Surgery? We’ve all been there – out with a partner or friends on a Friday night, looking for a nice dinner spot or a place for a few drinks. But rather than wandering up and down the streets with the hope of stumbling across the perfect venue, you reach for your phone for some support. You might opt to call your self-declared foodie friend for their recommendations, or perhaps you…
Why Should the Young Have All the Fun? Ditch the Reading Glasses
Why Should the Young Have All the Fun? Time to Ditch the Reading Glasses Each year, we celebrate our chronological age. That is, how many years it’s been since our mothers performed the miracle of bringing us into this world. But once we reach a certain age, it becomes increasingly clear that this is just a number, after all. It doesn’t reflect how we feel about ourselves or what we can or can’t do. Sure, the number might keep going…
8 Things You Can’t Do When Wearing Contact Lenses
8 Things You Can’t Do When Wearing Contact Lenses Many people with refractive errors, such as myopia (short-sightedness) or hyperopia (long-sightedness), initially opt for glasses to correct their vision. However, over time, as the downsides of external frames become apparent, many will opt to make the switch to contact lenses. But while this may offer what seems like a new-found sense of freedom at first, it will likely only be a matter of time before the rose-tinted lenses begin to…
At What Prescription Do You Become Legally Blind?
At What Prescription Do You Become Legally Blind? You may think it would be easy to know whether you should be classed as legally blind. After all, being unable to see beyond your nose, or relying on your glasses or lenses as a lifeline should give you a hint, right? But while these may be telltale signs that something isn’t right, things are rarely that simple – especially when it comes to your vision. Our eyes are the second-most complex…
