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. …
Can I have Laser Eye Surgery if I have Macular Degeneration? It is estimated that macular degeneration affects around 600,000 people in the UK alone and millions worldwide. As such, it is the leading cause of sight loss globally. But does having macular degeneration mean you are unsuitable for Laser Eye Surgery? What is Macular Degeneration? Also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) due to its association with ageing, macular degeneration is, in fact, a genetic condition that can affect…
A big question, can I go blind after laser eye surgery? The answer to that, (in theory) is yes. There have been reported cases around the world where people have lost extensive vision after laser eye surgery. These cases are extremely rare. It would take a series of events to happen, very unfortunate events, to leave the person in a predicament where they lost all their vision….
As you age, glasses become one of your best friends enabling you to do all sorts of activities. With many different options for laser eye surgery, the London Vision Clinic has pioneered a new technique called laser blended vision. This new technique is only offered at London Vision Clinic with laser eye surgery pioneer Professor Dan Reinstein leading the way. …
How Laser Eye Surgery can Correct even the Need for “Milk Bottle” Specs For decades, Laser Eye Surgery has been helping millions of people rid themselves of pesky glasses and contact lenses. But over the years, those with particularly strong “milk bottle” specs (as they are often affectionately called), have all too often been told they are unsuitable for this life-changing procedure. Thankfully, this scenario is becoming increasingly rare – at least at independent Laser Eye Surgery clinics. So, let’s…
Eye Facts: Why is Blinking SO Important? Throughout your life, you’ve likely never really given much thought to how often you blink. And yet, you might be surprised to learn that humans, on average, spend between 3 and 8% of our waking hours with our eyes closed! So, just what makes blinking so important that we have to miss such as significant chunk of our day? Why do humans blink? Blink rate can vary significantly from person to person and…
Ofra had suffered with sight problems almost all her life getting her first pair of glasses at the age of just two and a half. Ten years ago she began using contact lenses and reading glasses; but recently – due to suffering from very dry eyes – she had been struggling with the lenses. For Ofra, a keen and accomplished Iyenger yoga teacher, this was an added inconvenience…
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The world really is a darker place for people with depression.
Research carried out in Germany has shown that when people feel down they really do see a greyer world……
A Brief History of Intra-Ocular Lenses (IOLs) Over the centuries, many medical breakthroughs have helped to address the issue of visual problems, from short-sightedness to presbyopia. Despite being invented some 700 years ago, glasses remain commonplace today, while later developments such as contact lenses and Laser Eye Surgery have likewise helped to correct the sight of millions around the world. But in this article, we’re focusing on a less popular vision correction option: Intra-ocular lenses (IOLs). What are Intra-Ocular Lenses?…
Chocolate as a Stress Reliever – Take Your Fill! It doesn’t matter how much research you have done or how excited you are about the results, the chances are you will feel a bit anxious when finally heading to the clinic for your Laser Eye Surgery treatment. But while you might be tempted to reach for some medication to keep your nerves at bay, this is generally not recommended. Thankfully, there is another option: Chocolate. The Medicinal Benefits of Cacao…
