Why London is the Best Place in the World for Laser Eye Surgery
Since becoming widely available more than 30 years ago, Laser Eye Surgery has become the most popular elective procedure worldwide – but some places have become particular hotspots for the life-changing treatment. Take London for example…
London is known as one of the great cities of the world. It offers a diverse range of cultures, architecture, and attractions, and remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. But there is more to London than museums, luxurious shopping, and excellent food – it is also one of the best places in the world for Laser Eye Surgery.
A Centre for Medical Excellence
For hundreds of years, London has been a magnet for doctors as well as medical students looking for the best training, and, of course, patients seeking the best treatments. This can be seen nowhere more clearly than the offices and practices of Harley Street – the home of our own world-renowned Laser Eye Surgery clinic.
This prestigious area of Marylebone has become known around the world as a centre for medical excellence. More than 3,000 people are employed in the various clinics, medical practices, and hospitals in Harley Street. It shouldn’t be surprising, then, that this area has the highest density of Laser Eye Surgery clinics in the UK. No wonder it has become known as a Laser Eye Surgery hub!
The story of London and Harley Street as a leader in the world of Laser Eye Surgery – and medicine in general – continues to this day, largely thanks to three things:
1. World-class transport connections with the rest of the world
As a major player in world finance, trade, and tourism, London understandably has excellent transport links with both the rest of the UK and the world. Served by five major airports hosting an extensive network of domestic and international flights, alongside 270 train stations, 11 tube lines, and over 670 bus routes, London truly is a connected city.
This helps to make London’s public transport system among the most efficient in the world. For those travelling from abroad for Laser Eye Surgery, this is a huge bonus. However, we should note that public transport should be avoided immediately after your procedure. Thank goodness for London’s famous black cabs, then!
2. The highest concentration of Laser Eye Surgery clinics
As mentioned above, London has the highest density of Laser Eye Surgery clinics anywhere in the UK. The fact is, you would be hard-pushed to find anywhere in the world with more medical experts than Harley Street, London.
As an area of medical innovation and development for centuries, Harley Street remains to this day the home to some of the most renowned doctors and surgeons in the world. And with a healthy approach to competition, we aim to maintain – and even strengthen – Harley Street’s unrivalled reputation for high-quality treatment and patient care.
3. Access to the latest technology and innovation
London’s reputation for innovation spans medicine, industry, and of course, technology. This appetite for technological advancement has gone hand in hand with Laser Eye Surgery since its introduction over thirty years ago, with ongoing developments helping to improve outcomes and safety.
This also means that many clinics in London are not only the first to receive the latest Laser Eye Surgery technology – they are often involved in its development. Access to the latest technology helps to set us apart from high-street providers and allows us to deliver the best standard of care to our patients.
With more than 100,000 people going under the laser every year in the UK alone, it’s clear to see why many of them travel to London. If you’d like to learn more about the treatments available at London Vision Clinic, get in touch or Book a Consultation today.