8 Things You Can’t Do When Wearing Contact Lenses Many people with refractive errors, such as myopia (short-sightedness) or hyperopia (long-sightedness), initially opt for glasses to correct their vision. However, over time, as the downsides of external frames become apparent, many will opt to make the switch to contact lenses. But while this may offer what seems like a new-found sense of freedom at first, it will likely only be a matter of time before the rose-tinted lenses begin to…
Category: Your Eyes
At What Prescription Do You Become Legally Blind?
At What Prescription Do You Become Legally Blind? You may think it would be easy to know whether you should be classed as legally blind. After all, being unable to see beyond your nose, or relying on your glasses or lenses as a lifeline should give you a hint, right? But while these may be telltale signs that something isn’t right, things are rarely that simple – especially when it comes to your vision. Our eyes are the second-most complex…
What is the Minimum Prescription for Laser Eye Surgery?
What is the Minimum Prescription for Laser Eye Surgery? Since its introduction towards the end of the 20th century, Laser Eye Surgery has grown to become one of the most popular elective procedures in the world. You likely know someone who has had it done. This popularity is in large part thanks to the continued innovation that has helped to make Laser Eye Surgery a possibility for more and more people around the globe. The benefits of Laser Eye Surgery…
What Keeps the Corneal Flap in Position After LASIK Surgery? [VIDEO]
Straight after the laser eye surgery the flap is returned to its original position and it is held in place by an osmotic gradient force, so in theory the flap can still be adjusted using, for example, soft little micro-sponge to correct for any small positioning errors but it is very difficult already to move the flap around. …
Common Questions About Laser Eye Surgery and Cataracts
There is no strong connection between laser eye surgery and cataracts in that laser eye surgery will not bring on cataracts in patients and also at the same time it does not protect you from developing cataracts. …
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….
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….
Understanding Your Vision: What Is A Prescription? [VIDEO]
Get insight into the meaning of a prescription from Mr Glenn Carp at London Vision Clinic. A prescription is essentially the patient’s refractive error – when the light enters the eye through the cornea and through the lens to reach the retina it needs to be focused on the retina….
