Auxiliary nurse, Melanie, saved up for many months to pay for her laser eye surgery at the London Vision Clinic.“And you know what; even if it had taken another year of saving, I would have waited the extra time to get the money together – I would never have gone anywhere else to have it done”, she told me at her one month post-operative check up……
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Designer Sunglasses – A Stylish Luxury Or A Healthy Choice?
Motives for undergoing laser eye surgery vary enormously – everybody has a long list of personal advantages. While for many women,up there at the top of the post surgery “to do” list, is splashing out on some extra special sunglasses…
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As Tears Go By – What is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction?
I am sure we all have our own personal collection of special songs – songs which have an intensely personal significance. They are instantly recognisable to us – after their first notes are played we are transported back in time, lost in a swirl of memories – good and bad……
Enzo the Ocular Oddity: The Story of Different Coloured Eyes
|Meet Enzo – as in Ferrari – he was bound to be born with the speed gene. Adopted by a leading ophthalmic laser surgeon, and one might also assume that he would have interesting eyes. The four-legged power house that is Enzo the Boston terrier – owned by London Vision Clinic surgeon, Glenn Carp, and his wife Deirdre – does not disappoint on either count.Being super sporty might go with being a member of the terrier family; however his eyes are distinctively unusual in that they are different colours……
The Story Behind Corrective Laser Eye Surgery
The Story Behind Corrective Laser Eye Surgery Refractive errors that require correction with either glasses or contact lenses are extremely prevalent around the world, including here in the UK. But while Laser Eye Surgery is on the rise, few people are aware of the full story behind this impressive corrective procedure. So, let’s take a look at some facts and figures that you should be aware of if you or a loved one is considering Laser Eye Surgery. The Prevalence…
Eye News Round-Up: Recent Eye-Related News to Know About
We’re adding a new feature to the Insight blog the week that features news, some weird and some serious, that appeared recently relating to eyes, vision and laser eye surgery. We hope you enjoy it!…
Babies and the Gene Pool: Are Eye Problems Inherited?
Babies have been very much in my mind recently.
Last week I made a dawn dash to Barcelona to meet my grandson, Charlie. Despite being only a couple of hours old when I arrived, his eyes were open and he appeared to be taking in his new surroundings……
Do You Have a Hobby? Is Your Vision Important?
For Dr Dan it’s the saxophone and for Mr Glenn Carp it’s all about outdoor sports and a special passion for fly fishing……
Fatherhood or Football? Reasons to Have Laser Eye Surgery
It took five years before Jonathan picked up the phone and told his sister that he wanted her to arrange his laser eye surgery……
How Laser Eye Surgery can Correct even the Need for “Milk Bottle” Specs
How Laser Eye Surgery can Correct even the Need for “Milk Bottle” Specs For decades, Laser Eye Surgery has been helping millions of people rid themselves of pesky glasses and contact lenses. But over the years, those with particularly strong “milk bottle” specs (as they are often affectionately called), have all too often been told they are unsuitable for this life-changing procedure. Thankfully, this scenario is becoming increasingly rare – at least at independent Laser Eye Surgery clinics. So, let’s…
