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Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I Have A Squint?

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Strabismus, more commonly referred to as a squint, is a medical condition where the eyes point in two different directions. This happens when the opposite eye is looking forward. This can result in blurred vision, a lazy eye, or double vision. Since most squints occur or develop during childhood, it is ideal to treat them before they fully develop. This is typically through the use of glasses at a younger age since many squints are caused by the eyes compensating for some other visual impairment….

How Exactly Does Laser Eye Surgery Work? [VIDEO]

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Laser vision correction works on the principal whereby when light enters the eye, it is bent incorrectly to meet at a finite point at the retina, so by applying a laser to the surface of the eye we are able to change the shape of the surface of the eye to correspond to the refractive error that the patient has and thereby allowing the light to be properly focused, so that it reaches the actual retinal plane in a very precise manner….

Treating Astigmatism with Laser Eye Surgery

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Treating Astigmatism with Laser Eye Surgery Since its introduction in the late 1980s, Laser Eye Surgery has successfully treated tens of millions of people around the world. Far from only being to treat myopia (short-sightedness) as it was initially designed, the procedure has helped people ditch their glasses and contact lenses by also correcting hyperopia (long-sightedness), presbyopia, and astigmatism. What is Astigmatism? Astigmatism is one of the four most common refractive errors. It is caused by an abnormality in the…

Laser Eye Surgery FAQs: About Results and Outcomes

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Laser Eye Surgery FAQs: About Results and Outcomes Do you want to learn more about our results for prescriptions similar to yours? Check out London Vision Clinic’s statistical results and patient reviews. It’s only natural to be concerned with the results and outcomes you can expect after Laser Eye Surgery. That’s why we have put together some of the most common FAQs we get on this topic. Read on below to learn more. Can I go blind as a result…

Scar Tissue And Laser Eye Surgery

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A not so common issue, but still one that we continually see is that of scar tissue on the eyes. Scar tissue can occur at any point in a person’s life due to a physically or traumatic incident such as a car or sports accident. Additionally, it can also be the result of certain medical conditions. This can cause distorted and blurred vision and in some cases, this can even result in discomfort. Not all conditions that result in scar tissue are applicable for corrective eye surgery. However, renovations in laser eye surgery have made it possible to operate in some cases and patients have seen major improvements.
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What Keeps the Corneal Flap in Position After LASIK Surgery? [VIDEO]

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Straight after the laser eye surgery the flap is returned to its original position and it is held in place by an osmotic gradient force, so in theory the flap can still be adjusted using, for example, soft little micro-sponge to correct for any small positioning errors but it is very difficult already to move the flap around. …