Should I Stop Taking Any Medications Before Laser Eye Surgery? Several things can interfere with the success of a Laser Eye Surgery procedure. Consuming alcohol before your treatment can lead to unwanted complications while lint from your clothing can interfere with the accuracy of the lasers. But what about prescription medications? Should you stop taking them before going under the laser? Some medications can cause complications during Laser Eye Surgery due to contraindications with products used before, during, and after…
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Is It Safe to Dye Your Hair Before or After Laser Eye Surgery ?
It is perfectly safe to dye your hair around your surgery date. You can dye your hair any time up until the day before surgery and any time after one week post your surgery….
These are the Colours Your Eyes Can’t See
These are the Colours Your Eyes Can’t See It is easy to assume the spectrum of colours we see contains all the colours that exist in the world. In one way, this is true – that is, it contains all the colours that exist in the human world. But in reality, there are a huge number of other colours that are simply not perceptible to the human eye-the colours our eyes can’t see. The colours we perceive are the result of…
Is there a prescription limit for Laser Eye Surgery?
Is there a Prescription Limit for Laser Eye Surgery? Many people think that the numbers on their prescription are enough to determine their suitability for Laser Eye Surgery – but the reality is often much more complicated. Of course, your prescription plays a significant role in your eligibility for treatment, but many factors affect your suitability for Laser Eye Surgery. The process of Laser Eye Surgery – as well as the limits for treatment – have changed significantly in recent years….
Can I eat or drink before my Laser Eye Surgery Procedure?
Can I eat or drink before my Laser Eye Surgery Procedure? When undergoing many surgical procedures, you are often asked to avoid eating or drinking after a certain time before the treatment. This fasting period can vary depending on the time of your procedure. While some treatments may simply require you to skip breakfast on the day of the procedure, others can require you to go more than 12 hours without a bite to eat. But what about laser eye…
2024 Unwrapped: A Year of Connection at London Vision Clinic
2024 Unwrapped at London Vision Clinic: A Year in News As 2024 finally draws to a close, we’d like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our amazing patients and readers. Your trust and support allow us to continue our mission of transforming lives through better vision. At London Vision Clinic, our dedication to this cause goes beyond offering the world’s leading Laser Eye Surgery treatments. We are also committed to providing exceptional resources and guidance to support our patients…
Guide to Alcohol and Laser Eye Surgery
Guide to Alcohol and Laser Eye Surgery Updated for 2025 Whether you enjoy a glass of wine after a stressful day, a few pints at the pub with pals, or a flute of bubbly on those special occasions, alcohol is often a common fixture in our lives. Alcohol is enjoyable and usually nothing to be too concerned about when consumed in moderation – but what about if you’re planning to have Laser Eye Surgery? What are the rules for drinking…
Complete Guide to Recovery & Post-Operative Care after Laser Eye Surgery
Guide to Recovery & Post-Operative Care after Laser Eye Surgery Updated for 2025 It can be easy to take our eyes and our vision for granted – especially for those who were lucky enough to be born without a refractive error. However, even those of us who have had our fair share of lost or broken glasses and tantrums with fiddly contact lenses, often overlook the incredible complexity of our eyes. Yet, every now and then, something might occur –…
Travelling to London for Laser Eye Surgery from Other Parts of the UK
Travelling to London for Laser Eye Surgery from Other Parts of the UK Laser Eye Surgery clinics have been popping up on high streets all over the country in recent years, making Laser Eye Surgery accessible to more and more people. And yet, London remains the centre of the Laser Eye Surgery world – and for good reason. But is it worth travelling to London from other parts of the UK for treatment? Travelling to London from Scotland, or even…
What Outcome Can I Expect from Laser Eye Surgery?
What Outcome Can I Expect from Laser Eye Surgery? Humans have been striving to understand the most effective methods of medical treatment for thousands of years. This determination has led us to incredible achievements and developments. Yet, with such a long history of medical advancement, the last couple of centuries have been by far the most monumental. Even in the few decades since the invention of Laser Eye surgery, the procedure has become increasingly accessible and effective, with outcomes consistently…
