How long is Laser Eye Surgery recovery? Most of the time when we hear the word surgery, one of the first things that come to mind is a long, tedious recovery process. Images of spending days if not weeks or months in bed, missing important events of family or friends, and falling behind on critical projects at work seep into our minds. Thankfully, in the case of Laser Eye Surgery, this couldn’t be any further from the truth. In fact,…
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How long will I need to take off work?
How long will I need to take off work after Laser Eye Surgery? Your eyes have an incredible defence and healing power. They filter out dust and dirt, heal scratches within a matter of hours, and recover and adapt to adjustments made during Laser Eye Surgery in a very short time. For us, that means little down time moping around the house and more time enjoying our new improved vision. In fact, in as little as 24 hours after Laser…
The London Eye: Fun Facts About The Capital’s Very Own Visual Organ
The London Eye: Fun Facts About The Capital’s Very Own Visual Organ The EDF Energy London Eye is one of London’s most popular attractions, attracting around three million visitors every single year. In fact, it even gets more visitors than the Taj Mahal and the Great Pyramids of Giza! Construction began on the London Eye — originally named the Millennium Wheel — back in 1998, in order to celebrate the coming of the new millennium (along with other, less well-fated…
The 10 Most Annoying Things About Reading Glasses
In life, it can sometimes feel like there are just two types of people – those that wear glasses and those that don’t. And, let’s be honest, those people who don’t have to wear glasses will never understand some of the frustrations they cause! Are any of these familiar to you?…
How To Reduce Puffy Eyes
Go into any chemist and you’ll see shelves upon shelves of miracle cures for all manner of things but the truth is, many can be solved with cheap home remedies. Puffy eyes are no different – and they are something that we all experience from time to time! Late nights and tough times, partying hard and holiday seasons (Christmas and New Year being the busiest!) can leave the skin around your eyes swollen, red, and unsightly. As tempting as the lotions, potions, creams, and fancy eye pads may sound, you can often achieve the same results with these simple yet effective methods:…
Spring Season Fruits and Vegetables for a Healthier You
Spring Season Fruits And Vegetables For A Healthier You The sun is out and it seems as though spring has finally arrived. This season is a wonderful period to take advantage of the renewal and transformation vibe it brings. It is one of the best times to revitalize your well-being and rejuvenate your health. Likewise, it is a good time to go on a healthy diet and enjoy the season’s fruits and vegetables. To keep your menu unique and your…
How Soon After Laser Eye Surgery Can I Consume Alcohol?
With respect to drinking alcohol after laser eye surgery, all we would ask is that you do not consume any alcoholic beverages on the day of your surgery. However, you can drink the day after surgery….
Why Does Chopping Onions Make You Cry?
Yes, you’ve guessed it, we’re talking about the perennial problem of onion-chopping here. Whether it is for winter soups, autumn sauces, spring or summer salads; onions are the mainstay of any kitchen store cupboard. With many varieties to choose from, these versatile vegetables have one thing in common: they make your eyes water. And their preparation is a constant source of anguish for any cook with half way sensitive eyes….
Impressionist Art Seen Through Blurred Vision
The French painter widely accredited with being the leader of the neo-impressionist movement, Georges Seurat, took a scientific approach to the way he applied his paint to the canvas. By the use of tiny dots of colour (known as pointillism) the viewer is required to join the dots rather than having the paints already blended on the canvas. This technique is pretty time consuming for the artist – Seurat took two years to complete his famous “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte”. When viewing his great works I can’t help but wonder about his eyesight and how these pictures might be viewed by those with colour blindness….
