The eyes are one of the most sensitive and also most spectacular parts of the body, yet they often get overlooked when it comes to health care. There aren’t many people that would be happy to give up their vision – it’s one of the things that connects us to the world and the people around us. So what are the best ways to take care of your eyes?…
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Temporary Sore Eyes for Better Sight – Is it Worth it?
Temporary Sore Eyes for Better Sight – Is it Worth it? To date, over 30 million people around the world have taken the plunge and gone ahead with Laser Eye Surgery. In fact, the treatment has become one of the most popular elective procedures worldwide, thanks to its relative safety and high likelihood of success. But many considering Laser Eye Surgery are understandably worried about the potential side effects, particularly the risk of pain during and following the procedure. In…
What do Video Games Have to Do with Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)?
Latest research shows that playing simple video-games such as ‘Tetris’ can be an effective treatment for amblyopia (commonly known as ‘lazy eye’)….
Eye Trivia: Five Fascinating Facts About Your Eyes
Eyes are great for lots of reasons: they enable us to see the world and connect with people, they are almost always beautiful, and they are thought to be ‘the window to the soul’. Here are another five reasons that eyes really are fantastic! …
Don’t Settle for Anything Less Than the Best Eye Care
Auxiliary nurse, Melanie, saved up for many months to pay for her laser eye surgery at the London Vision Clinic.“And you know what; even if it had taken another year of saving, I would have waited the extra time to get the money together – I would never have gone anywhere else to have it done”, she told me at her one month post-operative check up……
Designer Sunglasses – A Stylish Luxury Or A Healthy Choice?
Motives for undergoing laser eye surgery vary enormously – everybody has a long list of personal advantages. While for many women,up there at the top of the post surgery “to do” list, is splashing out on some extra special sunglasses…
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As Tears Go By – What is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction?
I am sure we all have our own personal collection of special songs – songs which have an intensely personal significance. They are instantly recognisable to us – after their first notes are played we are transported back in time, lost in a swirl of memories – good and bad……
Enzo the Ocular Oddity: The Story of Different Coloured Eyes
|Meet Enzo – as in Ferrari – he was bound to be born with the speed gene. Adopted by a leading ophthalmic laser surgeon, and one might also assume that he would have interesting eyes. The four-legged power house that is Enzo the Boston terrier – owned by London Vision Clinic surgeon, Glenn Carp, and his wife Deirdre – does not disappoint on either count.Being super sporty might go with being a member of the terrier family; however his eyes are distinctively unusual in that they are different colours……
The Story Behind Corrective Laser Eye Surgery
The Story Behind Corrective Laser Eye Surgery Refractive errors that require correction with either glasses or contact lenses are extremely prevalent around the world, including here in the UK. But while Laser Eye Surgery is on the rise, few people are aware of the full story behind this impressive corrective procedure. So, let’s take a look at some facts and figures that you should be aware of if you or a loved one is considering Laser Eye Surgery. The Prevalence…
Eye News Round-Up: Recent Eye-Related News to Know About
We’re adding a new feature to the Insight blog the week that features news, some weird and some serious, that appeared recently relating to eyes, vision and laser eye surgery. We hope you enjoy it!…
