Is Cataract Surgery Painful? Preparing yourself for any kind of surgery can be a scary prospect. From planning your journey to the clinic or hospital and considering how long you might be away from home, to worries about the procedure itself – there is often a lot to consider. One of the most common questions that patients have when seeking treatment for cataracts is this: Is Cataract Surgery painful? Luckily, many ocular surgeries are now much less invasive than they…
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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. …
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…
Common Misconceptions about Laser Eye Surgery
Common Misconceptions about Laser Eye Surgery Laser Eye surgery is now one of the most commonly performed elective procedures in the world, with millions of people now benefitting from the ongoing innovation of treatment. Yet, misinformation and misconceptions regarding this life-saving treatment persist. We’re getting to the bottom of some of the most common misconceptions about Laser Eye Surgery and setting the record straight. So, let’s take a look… ‘Complications in Laser Eye Surgery are common and serious’ While it…
Your Vision: Understanding Visual Acuity
Your Vision: Understanding Visual Acuity When it comes to understanding your vision, a lot of terms get batted around. One of these terms is “visual acuity”. If you are interested in Laser Eye Surgery treatment, the chances are you will hear this a lot. So, it’s important to understand what is actually being discussed when we talk about your visual acuity. Let us talk you through it… In short, visual acuity simply refers to the standard measure of a person’s ability…
