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Why Do Some People Need Laser After Cataract Surgery?

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Why Do Some People Need Laser Treatment After Cataract Surgery? Cataract surgery has become one of the most commonly performed surgeries worldwide. This is due to a combination of the commonness of cataracts and the procedure’s safety and effectiveness. But in some cases, further treatment may be required after cataract surgery. In this article, we’ll aim to answer the question: Why do some people need laser treatment after cataract surgery? Cataracts is the most common cause of blindness globally. They…

Is Cataract Surgery Refractive Surgery?

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Is Cataract Surgery a Refractive Surgery? When cataracts form in the eye, they can become a significant obstruction to your vision. In more severe cases, cataracts that are left untreated can even lead to blindness. But thankfully, there is a simple solution – Cataract Surgery. Cataracts are a natural part of the eye’s ageing process and so are extremely common. In fact, estimates show that up to 42% of people aged 75 and over in the UK. As the only…

Common Questions: Is Cataract Surgery Done by Laser?

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Is Cataract Surgery Done by Laser? Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness, globally – including in the UK. Luckily, cataracts can be treated effectively with the help of cataract surgery, which has become one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the world. But how exactly does cataract surgery work? Is it performed with traditional surgical tools? Or is cataract surgery done by laser? Let’s start by explaining what exactly cataracts are and why they develop. What are Cataracts?…

Is it Worth Going Private for Cataract Surgery?

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Is it Worth Going Private for Cataract Surgery? Private vs. NHS Cataracts can significantly impact a person’s vision. As a result, it can make performing daily tasks more difficult, and seriously impact independence and quality of life. Cataracts become more common as we age. As a result, more than half of adults over 65 suffer from this condition. Some common symptoms include: Blurred vision Sensitivity to light Difficulty seeing at night All of these can be extremely debilitating. However, cataract…

When might an enhancement be needed after Laser Eye Surgery? [VIDEO]

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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……

Top Tips to Prevent Damage to Your Eyes in the Winter

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Top Tips to Prevent Damage to Your Eyes in the Winter At its best, Winter can be one of the most beautiful and exciting times of the year with its glistening frosts, snowy landscapes and festive celebrations. But the colder months also come with their pitfalls. Shorter and darker days can affect our mood and motivation and freezing temperatures can cause our skin to become dry, red, and irritated – and that’s before mentioning the abundance of colds and sniffles…

Top Tips to Prevent Damage to Your Eyes in the Summer

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Top Tips to Prevent Damage to Your Eyes in the Summer Who doesn’t love Summertime? Whether you’re lounging on a beach somewhere, hanging out with friends in the local beer garden, or sunbathing in the back garden, the sun has an incredible ability to lift our mood. But it can also be a danger – to our skin, our hydration levels, and our eyes. Many of us put a lot of thought into looking good for the Summer. People start…

How the Eye Works: Nature’s Own Camera

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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

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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…

Common Misconceptions about Laser Eye Surgery

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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…