Glaucoma itself is not a contraindication to laser eye surgery. Of course it is very important to ascertain the extent of the glaucoma before the patient undergoes any treatment. …
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The Potential Risks and Complications of Laser Eye Surgery
The bottom line is that, like many things in life, any surgery is a risk. Getting in a car is a risk, but does that mean that you are never going leave your house again? Giving birth is a risk, but people still do it every day. Having your wisdom teeth out is a risk!…
Can I have laser eye treatment if I am diabetic?
Can I have Laser Eye Surgery Treatment if I Have Diabetes? When starting out on the path to improved vision with Laser Eye Surgery, there are a number of important considerations that need to be made. These can include the condition and prescription of your eyes, the desired results, and existing health conditions. For example, you might be wondering: Can I have Laser Eye Surgery treatment if I have Diabetes? While the general answer to this question may be ‘yes’,…
The Importance of a Rigorous Screening Program
The Importance of a Rigorous Screening Program Laser Eye Surgery deals with one of our most complex organs and most precious senses. As such, it is essential that the utmost care and attention are paid throughout the whole process – not just on the day of surgery. That’s why we employ one of the most rigorous and comprehensive initial screening programs around. In this article, we’ll explain why – when it comes to Laser Eye Surgery – more is more….
Is Cataract Surgery Refractive Surgery?
Is Cataract Surgery a Refractive Surgery? When cataracts form in the eye, they can become a significant obstruction to your vision. In more severe cases, cataracts that are left untreated can even lead to blindness. But thankfully, there is a simple solution – Cataract Surgery. Cataracts are a natural part of the eye’s ageing process and so are extremely common. In fact, estimates show that up to 42% of people aged 75 and over in the UK. As the only…
What are Cataracts? No Longer an ‘Old Age’ Condition
When proteins, naturally present in the lens of the eye, coalesce they form a cataract. In cataracts, the lens becomes opaque, vision starts to cloud, and eyesight progressively blurs. Eventually, there is no option but to remove the cataract by surgery….
At What Age Can I Expect to Need Reading Glasses?
At What Age Can I Expect to Need Reading Glasses? As we get older, most of us will start to notice changes in ourselves. Whether it’s the changing colour of our hair, the number of wrinkles around our eyes, or the strength of our joints, we can all expect to experience several physical changes eventually. But what about changes to our vision? At what age can we expect to need reading glasses? Unfortunately, deteriorating vision is a natural part of…
Digital Devices Are Great – But At What Cost To Our Eyes?
Like many lucky people I received an iPad for Christmas.
Regular readers of this blog will know that, although not quite falling into the “technologically challenged”category, I am still lagging a bit behind……
Laser Eye Surgery for… Hyperopia (Long-Sightedness) [VIDEO]
Laser Eye Surgery for… Hyperopia (Long-Sightedness) Laser Eye Surgery has become an extremely popular elective procedure – the most popular in the world, in fact. But many people are still unaware that Laser Eye Surgery could be the perfect option for them. Nowadays, Laser Eye Surgery can effectively treat high prescriptions and a wide range of refractive errors, including astigmatism, presbyopia, myopia, and hyperopia. What is Hyperopia? Hyperopia – known more commonly as long-sightedness or far-sightedness – is one of…
Treating Myopia (Short sightedness) With Laser Eye Surgery [VIDEO]
Laser Eye Surgery for… Myopia (Short-Sightedness) Over the last few decades, Laser Eye Surgery has rapidly evolved to become one of the most advanced and popular elective surgeries in the world. Millions of people are now enjoying the benefits of corrected vision thanks to continuous innovation and development in the field. Yet, there are many people who may still be unaware that Laser Eye Surgery could be the perfect option for them. Today, Laser Eye Surgery can effectively treat a…
