Inquiries to Ask Earlier than Laser Eye Surgical procedure (with movies)

Deciding to undergo with Laser Eye Surgical procedure is an enormous step that may elevate lots of questions. At London Imaginative and prescient Clinic, we encourage our sufferers to ask as many questions as crucial and attempt to make the solutions as accessible as attainable.

We perceive that having your questions answered is important to assuaging any issues or hesitation it’s possible you’ll really feel previous to your remedy. Moreover, discussing your issues is important for constructing a trusting relationship with your chosen clinic. To this finish, we offer as a lot alternative as attainable for potential sufferers (in addition to previous and current sufferers) to ask consultants at our clinic in particular person or over the telephone any questions they could have. Moreover, we intention to make issues as straightforward as attainable by publishing useful sources on our web site to present you all the data you want.

So, let’s check out among the questions we’re generally requested by sufferers contemplating or awaiting Laser Eye Surgical procedure.

How lengthy is the preliminary screening appointment?

At London Imaginative and prescient Clinic, we all know the significance of a rigorous screening programme. At your preliminary screening appointment, we assess each facet of your basic and eye well being to find out your total suitability for remedy. That is arguably an important stage in the entire Laser Eye Surgical procedure course of.

As skilled Laser Eye Surgeon, Mr. Glenn Carp, explains within the video above, the preliminary screening is split into three phases:

Through the first of those phases, you’ll spend a while with considered one of our affected person care coordinators who will run via some vital info across the course of. You’ll then spend time with considered one of our clinic nurses and bear some scans and exams that may present us with detailed details about your eye well being and components which may have an effect on your suitability.

Lastly, considered one of our optometrists will run via our findings from these exams. They are going to focus on with you all the things you must know in regards to the remedy and provides you a chance to ask any questions. On the finish of your appointment, we are going to focus on with you the dangers, execs, and cons of getting Laser Eye Surgical procedure, do you have to be appropriate for remedy. This course of normally takes round 2-3 hours.

Can I convey anybody with me when I’ve Laser Eye Surgical procedure?

Going for surgical procedure is usually a scary prospect. It’s only pure to wish to convey a pal or member of the family for assist and reassurance on the day of your process – and that is fully welcomed and even inspired!

At London Imaginative and prescient Clinic, you’re welcome to convey one or two individuals to the clinic with you. This can’t solely be comforting when you wait on your remedy, but it surely will also be useful when the remedy course of and restoration regime are being defined to you – in spite of everything, two units of ears are higher than one! After all, our clinic employees will all the time be available to reply any questions or issues.

Throughout your remedy, solely medical personnel and clinic employees will probably be permitted to enter the remedy room. That is to make sure requirements are upheld. However don’t fear – your companion(s) can meet you within the restoration room following your process.

How lengthy does Laser Eye Surgical procedure remedy take?

For many who are a bit anxious in regards to the process itself, it’s good to know that the surgical a part of your remedy solely takes a matter of minutes! Most of your time on the clinic on the day of your surgical procedure is spent both making ready you on your remedy or permitting you a while to get better following the process.

As our skilled Laser Eye Surgeon, Professor Dan Reinstein explains within the video beneath, the Laser Eye Surgical procedure process tends to solely take 4-5 minutes! Which brings us to our subsequent query…

Do you deal with each eyes on the similar time?

When arranging your Laser Eye Surgical procedure appointments, it may be helpful to know what number of instances you will want to go to the clinic. For instance, it’s possible you’ll ponder whether you’ll obtain remedy on every eye on totally different days.

As Professor Reinstein explains within the video above, remedy is carried out on every eye individually. Because of this our surgeons be certain that remedy has been profitable on the primary eye earlier than transferring on to deal with the second; (as Prof. Reinstein notes, remedy is profitable 999 instances out of 1,000 immediately!).

Nonetheless, we do carry out surgical procedure on each eyes throughout the identical remedy session (i.e., on the identical day). Previously, it was crucial to attend some time to see how profitable remedy on the primary eye was earlier than remedy on the second eye would go forward. After all, with developments in know-how, sufferers are actually solely required to enter the remedy room as soon as, except they’d profit from an enhancement process.

How ought to I be getting residence after Laser Eye Surgical procedure?

Whether or not you reside in London or are staying in a resort on the night time of your surgical procedure, getting residence is usually a supply of fear for sufferers. However don’t fear! It’s not important to have somebody accompany you or acquire you out of your appointment and our clinic employees is obtainable that will help you together with your journey preparations.

Nonetheless, as Mr. Glenn Carp explains within the video above, we ask sufferers to maintain their eyes closed as a lot as attainable within the first few hours after Laser Eye Surgical procedure. It’s because your eyes will probably be extra delicate than typical. Because of this, we advise in opposition to utilizing public transport after your surgical procedure and advocate utilizing a taxi to get residence or again to your resort.

The place is London Imaginative and prescient Clinic positioned?

Should you’re concerned with Laser Eye Surgical procedure at one of many main clinics on the planet – our Harley Road clinic is the place to go. Our deal with is 138 Harley Road, London W1G 7LA. We’re simply beside Regent’s Park within the coronary heart of London.

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We selected this space due to its accessibility each for individuals in London and for these travelling for remedy from different areas of the nation and overseas. We’re inside straightforward attain of the London Underground and plenty of main bus routes. The retailers, sights and sights of Oxford Road and the West Finish are simply minutes away.

Take a look at another generally requested questions beneath and observe the hyperlinks for an in depth reply and video:

Should you nonetheless have any extra questions in regards to the Laser Eye Surgical procedure process or your suitability for remedy, get in contact with considered one of our pleasant clinic coordinators. Able to take the following step? Ebook a Session at present.