Laser Eye Surgery – Why You’re Never Too Old! In many cases, having surgery is at the bottom of our list of ‘things we would like to do’ – no matter our age. Many types of surgery can cause significant disruption to our lives, from spending days in hospital to weeks, and even months, in recovery to taking time off work and other everyday activities. Furthermore, as we get older, surgery can become even more frightening and inconvenient. But, as we often explain to our prospective patients here at London Vision Clinic, Laser Eye Surgery isn’t like any conventional surgery, meaning it can be a ..read more

The Importance of Safety Testing in Laser Eye Surgery Safety checks are required when performing any surgery. A basic standard of safety checks should be conducted no matter the provider you choose. But at our Harley Street clinic, our award-winning staff are dedicated to going above and beyond to provide the highest standard of care. Safety checks are not only carried out by our optometrists, nursing team, and laser technicians but also by the surgeon performing your procedure. We refuse to rely on the judgement of any single person to minimise any risk of human or technical error. This is p ..read more

Why Great Sport and 20/20 Vision See Eye to EyeDuring the over 20-year history of the London Vision Clinic, we’ve treated patients from all walks of life. We’ve helped parents, grandparents, famous people, and of course, sports enthusiasts. One thing that we have learned during our decades of Laser Eye Surgery treatment is that nothing can get in the way of a sportsperson and their sport. Except maybe poor vision. Anyone who has a passion for sports – whether it be football, tennis, rugby, or even swimming – will be acutely aware of how invaluable their vision is when making the most of their ..read more

Laser Eye Surgery and the Unforgettable “Wow Factor” For those of us who remember the world before the introduction of HD televisions – and even more recently, 4K UHD and even 8K UHD – it can be hard to imagine going back to the old way of watching our favourite TV programmes. Doing so would likely lead to a state of disbelief and constant complaints about the grainy picture. Most of us would agree that the initial introduction of the HD TV certainly delivered the “wow factor”. The first time watching a football match, nature programme, or blockbuster film for the first time on an HD screen w ..read more

Can Laser Eye Surgery Give Me ‘Supersight’? Generally speaking, most of us tend to associate lasers with sci-fi movies, futuristic weapons, and even superpowers. So, it can be easy to get somewhat carried away when thinking about Laser Eye Surgery and wonder: “Can Laser Eye Surgery give me supersight?”. Of course, the answer to this question largely depends on exactly what you mean by “supersight”. For example, if you’re expecting X-ray vision, the ability to shoot lasers out of your eyes, or the potential to see at ultra-long distances, then I’m afraid you might be disappointed. But for thos ..read more

Laser Eye Surgery Technology: What is Spot Size? For those of us outside the inner circle of Laser Eye Surgery, it can be easy to be intimidated by the technology used to perform the procedure. And that’s without considering the jargon that is batted around left and right when researching Laser Eye Surgery clinics. That’s why we’re on a mission to be as transparent about the technology used at London Vision Clinic – and given that we have access to some of the most up-to-date technology in the world, why shouldn’t we? In this article, we’ll be explaining what is meant by “spot size” in Laser ..read more

Exceptional Care That’s Not Just for the Rich and Famous At London Vision Clinic, we have been providing patients with new and clear vision for over 20 years and in this time, we’ve met people from all walks of life. Yes, people indeed travel from all over the world to visit our Harley Street clinic – in fact, they travel from all over the world! And yes, it is also true that we have treated our fair share of celebrities. Yet, our passion is in providing exceptional care for everyone who enters our clinic – not just the rich and famous! There is no such thing as a “typical” patient at London ..read more

The Evolution of Presbyopia Treatment Declining vision is, unfortunately, an inevitability. Eventually, even those of us lucky enough to have enjoyed perfect vision for our whole lives will find ourselves in need of some sort of correction. In most cases, this will probably mean acquiring a pair of reading glasses – at least at first. But thankfully, over the last few decades, alternative options have been doing away with the need for reading glasses and contact lenses for presbyopia altogether – culminating in the invention of PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision. So, let’s take a look at how tre ..read more

The Impatient Patient – Is there a waiting list for Laser Eye Surgery? Many people will spend years considering the pros and cons of Laser Eye Surgery before deciding to go ahead with the procedure. This is usually due to common misconceptions and fears surrounding the treatment. But following hours of research, or perhaps after hearing testimonials from friends and family, you have decided that the benefits outweigh the (extremely small) risk. Once you have made this decision, you will likely want to get the ball rolling as quickly as possible. This begs the question: Is there a waiting list ..read more

Lens Types: What are Varifocals? If you’ve spent most of your life living with a refractive error, you have probably grown used to the various problems that come with wearing glasses or the daily irritation of your contact lens regime. But as you get older, you may also begin to notice that your reading vision is not what it once was. This might leave you switching between different pairs of glasses, wearing reading glasses over your contact lenses, or just simply going mad. Luckily, there is an option that can correct vision across various fields – the varifocal lens. What are Varifocals? Li ..read more