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!…
Tag: your eyes
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…
Interesting Eye Facts: Why is Blinking SO Important?
Eye Facts: Why is Blinking SO Important? Throughout your life, you’ve likely never really given much thought to how often you blink. And yet, you might be surprised to learn that humans, on average, spend between 3 and 8% of our waking hours with our eyes closed! So, just what makes blinking so important that we have to miss such as significant chunk of our day? Why do humans blink? Blink rate can vary significantly from person to person and…
What If I’m Frightened about having Laser Eye Surgery?
What If I’m Frightened about having Laser Eye Surgery? Laser Eye Surgery can be a life-changing procedure – in the best way possible. Not only can it allow you to ditch the pesky glasses and contact lenses that have been getting in your way for goodness knows how long, but it can also allow you to experience the world in a whole new way. We’re passionate about the benefits of Laser Eye Surgery (and so are our patients!). But that…
Your Eyes: Separating the Facts and the Fiction
The World Health Organisation states that 80% of the world’s blindness and serious visual impairment is preventable. There are certainly many myths and home-remedies about how to do just that. In fact, everybody has an idea about what is good or bad for your eyes but what is the truth behind it all? Here are some of the best-loved eye-related claims and the truth on the matter….
Laser Eye Surgery and the ‘Sample Of One’ Theory
London Vision Clinic research manager, Tim Archer (and others with a computer science, statistics and mathematics background), knows all about the “Sample of One” theory……
What are the Alternatives for Improving Reading Vision? [VIDEO]
Mr Glenn Carp explains the alternatives available in improving reading vision. While laser blended vision is designed to boost one’s reading and maintain one’s distance, there are lot of other techniques that can be used….
