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…
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When is the Best Time to Have Laser Eye Surgery?
When is the Best Time to Have Laser Eye Surgery? From choosing the right clinic and surgeon to taking time away from work, there are many factors to consider when planning to undergo an elective procedure like Laser Eye Surgery. But is there a time of the year that is considered the “best time to have Laser Eye Surgery”? The 18th-century English theologian John Trusler once said, there’s ‘no time like the present, a thousand unforeseen circumstances may interrupt you…
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…
Wake Up Sharp — Not Blurry with Laser Eye Surgery
Wake Up Sharp – Not Blurry – with Laser Eye Surgery Most of us will occasionally wake up with a foggy head and hazy vision. Whether this is accompanied by a headache from a heavy night on the town or a prelude to a cold or flu, you will likely be fumbling around for the glass of water on your bedside table or stumbling to the bathroom, unable to see yourself clearly in the mirror. But while this might be…
What are Alternative Treatments to Laser Eye Surgery?
What are Alternative Treatments to Laser Eye Surgery? Laser Eye Surgery has come a long way since its introduction in the late 20th century. Today, it can be used to correct the full range of refractive errors, from short-sightedness to presbyopia. But while this life-changing treatment is now suitable for more people than ever before, it may not be the right option for everyone. Thankfully, other refractive treatments could help. Ongoing development and innovation have helped to make Laser Eye…
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I Have Prism? [VIDEO]
Patients who have strabismus may have a prism inserted into their glasses to help correct eye alignment, along with the refractive error. Laser eye surgery is able to deal with the refractive error but cannot affect eye alignment. …
ReLEx SMILE: The Latest Innovation in Laser Eye Surgery
ReLEx SMILE: The Latest Innovation in Laser Eye Surgery Science and technology have made countless advancements over the last few decades, improving almost every aspect of our lives. Whether it’s planning a holiday or doing a food shop, most things you can think of are easier today than they were 40 years ago. But perhaps the most meaningful innovations of recent years have come in the form of medical developments – including in the Laser Eye Surgery field. The latest…
What Keeps the Corneal Flap in Position After LASIK Surgery? [VIDEO]
Straight after the laser eye surgery the flap is returned to its original position and it is held in place by an osmotic gradient force, so in theory the flap can still be adjusted using, for example, soft little micro-sponge to correct for any small positioning errors but it is very difficult already to move the flap around. …
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…
The Gift of Sight: Can I Give Laser Eye Surgery as a Present?
The Gift of Sight: Can I Give Laser Eye Surgery as a Present? Giving gifts (and receiving them) is one of the best feelings in the world. It may be a small souvenir from your travels, a deeply personal present for a loved ones birthday, or even the gift of an experience, such as sky diving or going up in a hot air balloon! But there is one thing that can be invaluable: the gift of sight without the limitation…