Can I Play Sport And Drive After Laser Surgery? One of the generally accepted truths of life is that everyone is different. As such, anyone who is considering Laser Eye Surgery will naturally have their own specific concerns and questions relating to the treatment. But, that isn’t to say that these questions don’t overlap. One of the most common concerns we discuss with our patients relates to the recovery process – specifically, the restrictions on playing sports and driving following Laser…
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Got A High Glasses Prescription? No Problem [VIDEO]
Got A High Glasses Prescription? No Problem! If you have a really high glasses prescription, you may be under the impression that Laser Eye Surgery is not an option you for – but you could be wrong. This common belief stems from the early years of LASIK treatment. For many years, Laser Eye Surgery wasn’t suitable for treating high glasses prescriptions, leaving many patients to settle for synthetic lens implants. While it is true that Laser Eye Surgery clinics used…
The Latest Advances in Laser Eye Surgery [VIDEO]
The Latest Advances in Laser Eye Surgery To the uninitiated, the idea of lying under a machine that is about to use lasers to permanently remove tissue from your eye can easily be mistaken for a torture scene from a poorly received sci-fi movie. But what if we told you that this is a procedure that is carried out every single day, all around the world? And those invisible lasers are helping to give people permanently clear vision – all…
Using LASEK / PRK Eye Surgery to Treat Your Refractive Error [VIDEO]
Using LASEK/PRK Eye Surgery to Treat Your Refractive Error If you have done any research at all into Laser Eye Surgery, you will probably have noticed that the profession is not averse to an abbreviation or two. Well, that’s kind of an understatement: between LASEK/PRK, LASIK, ReLEx SMILE – the truth is, you can’t get more than two minutes into your research without coming across at least one. While these abbreviations are obviously designed to replace complicated words that the…
Laser Eye Surgery Explained: As Seen on TED [VIDEO]
Laser Eye Surgery Explained: As Seen on TED Laser Eye Surgery is undeniably a modern medical procedure that involves high-spec technology and tools; however, you might be surprised to learn that the procedure as we know it today actually roots back to 1948 when Spanish ophthalmologist José Ignacio Barraquer Moner resolved to find a better alternative to external visual aids. Barraquer Moner believed that he could solve visual errors within the eye itself, allowing those with blurry vision to ditch…
Can Laser Eye Surgery Treat Strabismus and Squints? [VIDEO]
Strabismus or squints cannot be treated with laser eye surgery, as this is surgery that is required on the muscles around the eye. Laser eye surgery should have no bearing on a strabismus or a squint. It should not make the squint worse, it should not make it better. Occasionally, there may be a small residual refractive error after laser eye surgery, which may enhance the appearance of the squint but of course this can be managed either with further enhancement laser eye surgery or muscle surgery around the eye itself….
How To Choose A Laser Eye Surgery Clinic [VIDEO]
How To Choose A Laser Eye Surgery Clinic Making the decision to have Laser Eye Surgery can be a daunting one – no matter how safe and effective the treatment is. When it comes to our eyes, you understandably want to be as informed as possible about the procedure – not least to answer just some of the countless questions whirling around your head: “Which clinic is the best?”; “How much will it cost?”; “Which treatment is right for me?”…
Patient Testimonial: Life After Laser Eye Surgery [VIDEO]
Patient Testimonial: Life After Laser Eye Surgery [VIDEO] Those of us who need to wear glasses – whether for long-sightedness, short-sightedness or for reading – know just how annoying they can be. After a time, though, this annoyance simply becomes a part of life. After all, without our glasses – or contact lenses – it can be difficult to perform a number of everyday tasks. But, it is this ‘getting used to it’ outlook that makes the results of Laser…
What Eye Conditions Might Make One Unsuitable For Laser Eye Surgery? [VIDEO]
Many people wonder if they are suitable for laser eye surgery. In this post, Mr Glenn Carp explains “Probably 99% of people are candidates for the treatment nowadays with modern technology. The main conditions that we are looking for preoperatively before we do the surgery procedure is to make sure that people have sufficient corneal tissue for the treatment, although that is not a contraindication itself, it is just to see if the full prescription can be treated, but more importantly to make sure there are no weak spots within the cornea.” Read more……
10 Things To Do That Are Miles Better Without Wearing Glasses
10 Things that are Miles Better without Wearing Glasses There are some things in life that we can’t accurately imagine until we take the plunge and just go for it. Things like having a baby, or starting a new career. Oh, or getting rid of your glasses – once and for all. From admiring the latest drawing from your little one to appreciating the beauty of a sunrise – or even reading this article – sufficient vision is a prerequisite…
