Why Do Some People Need Laser Treatment After Cataract Surgery? Cataract surgery has become one of the most commonly performed surgeries worldwide. This is due to a combination of the commonness of cataracts and the procedure’s safety and effectiveness. But in some cases, further treatment may be required after cataract surgery. In this article, we’ll aim to answer the question: Why do some people need laser treatment after cataract surgery? Cataracts is the most common cause of blindness globally. They…
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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…
Why Laser Eye Surgery is a Game Changer
Are you tired of the hassle of contact lenses and glasses? Are you concerned about your deteriorating eyesight? Laser eye surgery might just be the transformational solution you need. In recent years, there has been a surge in the number of people opting for this life-changing procedure. Rightly so, laser eye surgery comes with many advantages, from an immediate improvement in vision to long-term financial savings. 1. What is Laser Eye Surgery? Before discussing the benefits of laser eye surgery,…
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…
What If I Am Currently Wearing Contact Lenses? [VIDEO]
What if I’m Currently Wearing Contact Lenses? Over the last few decades, contact lenses have become one of the most popular visual aids thanks to their ability to adapt to a huge variety of prescriptions and their invisible appearance. For many people, contact lenses are preferred to the more traditional glasses, and for good reason. Contact lenses fit to your actual eye which makes for more effective vision correction. They also make for clearer vision as they are not affected…
Eyes wide open: “Do I really have to be awake during Laser Eye Surgery?”
A common – but unnecessary – concern about laser eye surgery is the idea that, by being awake during laser surgery, you are somehow at an increased risk of complications or experiencing pain. In fact, surveys have shown that this is one of the most common reasons that people decide against treatment…
