Can I have Laser Eye Surgery if I have Macular Degeneration? It is estimated that macular degeneration affects around 600,000 people in the UK alone and millions worldwide. As such, it is the leading cause of sight loss globally. But does having macular degeneration mean you are unsuitable for Laser Eye Surgery? What is Macular Degeneration? Also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) due to its association with ageing, macular degeneration is, in fact, a genetic condition that can affect…
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Should I Stop Taking Any Medications Before Laser Eye Surgery?
Should I Stop Taking Any Medications Before Laser Eye Surgery? Several things can interfere with the success of a Laser Eye Surgery procedure. Consuming alcohol before your treatment can lead to unwanted complications while lint from your clothing can interfere with the accuracy of the lasers. But what about prescription medications? Should you stop taking them before going under the laser? Some medications can cause complications during Laser Eye Surgery due to contraindications with products used before, during, and after…
Post-LASIK Risk of Halos and Starbursts around Bright Lights at Night
Post-LASIK Risk of Halos and Starbursts around Bright Lights at Night Almost every kind of treatment – regardless of its safety or success rate – is accompanied by several potential side effects. While these side effects can be inconvenient and often discomforting, it is important to be aware of them when making your decision whether or not to go ahead with any given treatment. And Laser Eye Surgery is no exception. Laser Eye Surgery is now the most commonly performed…
Is It Safe to Dye Your Hair Before or After Laser Eye Surgery ?
It is perfectly safe to dye your hair around your surgery date. You can dye your hair any time up until the day before surgery and any time after one week post your surgery….
These are the Colours Your Eyes Can’t See
These are the Colours Your Eyes Can’t See It is easy to assume the spectrum of colours we see contains all the colours that exist in the world. In one way, this is true – that is, it contains all the colours that exist in the human world. But in reality, there are a huge number of other colours that are simply not perceptible to the human eye-the colours our eyes can’t see. The colours we perceive are the result of…
Is there a prescription limit for Laser Eye Surgery?
Is there a Prescription Limit for Laser Eye Surgery? Many people think that the numbers on their prescription are enough to determine their suitability for Laser Eye Surgery – but the reality is often much more complicated. Of course, your prescription plays a significant role in your eligibility for treatment, but many factors affect your suitability for Laser Eye Surgery. The process of Laser Eye Surgery – as well as the limits for treatment – have changed significantly in recent years….
Can I eat or drink before my Laser Eye Surgery Procedure?
Can I eat or drink before my Laser Eye Surgery Procedure? When undergoing many surgical procedures, you are often asked to avoid eating or drinking after a certain time before the treatment. This fasting period can vary depending on the time of your procedure. While some treatments may simply require you to skip breakfast on the day of the procedure, others can require you to go more than 12 hours without a bite to eat. But what about laser eye…
Practical Tips For Naturally Brighter & Whiter Eyes
Practical Tips For Naturally Brighter & Whiter Eyes A person’s eyes can stay with you for a long time after meeting them. As humans, we are naturally drawn to the eyes of the person we are interacting with. Whether that person is tall or short, bald or thick-haired, young or old – it is usually their eyes that hold our attention. And there is something about clear and shining eyes that leave a particularly lasting impression. However, the sad truth…
What Is 20/20 or 6/6 Normal Vision? [VIDEO]
What does it mean to have “normal” vision? Why are two different sets of numbers used to describe it? Mr. Carp explains, “The main concern of having 6/6 vision or 20/20 vision really comes from whether you are based in the United Kingdom or you are based in America. It is really just to do with feet and metres. 6/6 means you see at 6 metres what an average person can see at 6 metres and 20/20 is equivalent in feet, 20 feet versus 20 feet.” Read more about the way visual acuity is measured and what it means for laser eye surgery….
Can I Go Blind After Laser Eye Surgery? [VIDEO]
A big question, can I go blind after laser eye surgery? The answer to that, (in theory) is yes. There have been reported cases around the world where people have lost extensive vision after laser eye surgery. These cases are extremely rare. It would take a series of events to happen, very unfortunate events, to leave the person in a predicament where they lost all their vision….
