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….
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Does Cataract Surgery Affect Peripheral Vision?
Does Cataract Surgery Affect Peripheral Vision? Cataract Surgery is among the safest routine procedures with an extremely high rate of success and patient satisfaction. It has become the most commonly performed procedure in the UK and is considered safe and effective. Nonetheless, when awaiting Cataract Surgery, it is essential to be as informed as possible about the risks and benefits of the procedure. So, with that in mind, in this article, we’re taking a closer look at how Cataract Surgery…
The incredible vision of a south-east African tribe
The incredible vision of a south-east African tribe Our vision adapts to the world we live in. But natural evolution can only move so fast, and there’s no limit to the speed at which the world can change. So, when in just a few generations the average person’s day shifts from spending hours out in wide-open spaces, full of natural light, different colours and contrasts, and moving objects at varying distances, to sitting in an office in a city and…
