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. …
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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…
How Likely Am I To Be Suitable For Laser Eye Surgery?
How Likely Am I to be Suitable for Laser Eye Surgery? If you are interested in the potential of Laser Eye Surgery, one of the first questions you might ask yourself is: “Will I be suitable?” This is also the first question we aim to answer for every patient that comes to us looking for a solution to their refractive error. As you probably know, everybody’s eyes are different. The shape of the eyes themselves, the size of our…
When might an enhancement be needed after Laser Eye Surgery? [VIDEO]
There is a higher chance of enhancements for higher prescriptions, because accuracy decreases as prescriptions increase, we typically find that enhancements are more typical amongst patients who had higher pre-operative prescriptions, and among long-sighted patients. In spite of this effect, we still manage to keep our enhancement rates relatively low (between 5 and 8%). In this video, Mr Carp explains why……
How Does Laser Eye Surgery Correct Refractive Errors?
How Does Laser Eye Surgery Correct Refractive Errors? For many people, Laser Eye Surgery still remains a rather scary concept. But a lot of people also don’t realise that Laser Eye Surgery has now been around for a long time – around four decades, in fact. In this time, the technology used and our understanding of the process has continuously evolved, making Laser Eye Surgery one of the safest and most common elective procedures in the world. Nonetheless, the general…
How the Eye Works: Nature’s Own Camera
How the Eye Works: Nature’s Own Camera There are few things in the natural universe more complex than the eye. This vital organ may be small but it works using an abundance of processes and components – all of which must be running smoothly – to give us a clear image of the world around us. In this role, our eyes have become one of the greatest assets we have – an invaluable part of our bodies and lives. So,…
Understanding the Safety and Risks of Laser Eye Surgery
Understanding the Safety and Risks of Laser Eye Surgery Laser Eye Surgery can be a daunting prospect. Let’s face it, opting for elective surgery on one of our most valuable and important assets – our eyes – is a decision that requires a lot of thought, research, and preparation. But, the abundance of misinformation and tabloid-style scare stories spread around on the internet can make it difficult to truly understand the safety and risks of Laser Eye Surgery. Let’s start…
