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What Should You Ask at Your Laser Eye Surgery Consultation?

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What Should You Ask at Your Laser Eye Surgery Consultation? Laser Eye Surgery is more accessible today than it ever has been. There are a number of reasons behind this, including the introduction of new techniques, more advanced technology and, of course, a higher number of clinics. But while some adverts and marketing campaigns may make it sound like Laser Eye Surgery is an option for all, the reality is that nothing is for everyone. Okay, at a well-equipped clinic…

Your Eye Health: A Quick Guide to Healthy Eyes

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Your Eye Health: A Quick Guide to Healthy Eyes Our sight is one of our most precious senses – and one that we use almost every waking second of the day. And yet, it can be easy to overlook (no pun intended) the importance of eye care. After all, when they are working well, most of us don’t give a second thought to our eyes. We simply carry on about our day as the over 2 million working parts in…

Rolling Back the Years: How to Treat Presbyopia (Ageing Eyes)

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Rolling Back the Years: How to Treat Presbyopia (Ageing Eyes) While most of us don’t like it, we have no choice but to accept ageing as a fact of life. It is an unavoidable process that will eventually affect almost every aspect of our person, both physical and mental. But some parts of the ageing process are simply more frustrating than others, and when it comes to our eyesight, we will all eventually wish we could roll back the years….

What is the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Why is it Important?

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What is the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Why is it Important? Providers of health and social care services in the UK are subject to a number of regulations and requirements to ensure they meet certain standards. The Care Quality Commission is one of the key regulators for providers in England. But what is the CQC, and why is it so important for healthcare services? What is the Care Quality Commission (CQC)? The CQC is an executive public body of…

Four Up-Close & Personal Accounts of Laser Eye Surgery

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Four Up-Close & Personal Accounts of Laser Eye Surgery When you’re considering something as serious as undergoing an elective procedure, it can seem like there’s a lot of information to go over. First, you have to approach the arduous task of choosing a clinic, then there’s the issue of costs, and of course, a seemingly endless list of questions related to your treatment. With all these considerations, it can be easy to feel like you’re alone – but you’re not!…

Working in and Around Harley Street – A Medical Centre of the World

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Working in and Around Harley Street – A Medical Centre of the World Over the centuries, Harley Street has been known for being the home of clinicians providing world-class medical care to the super-rich and higher classes of society. It has been known as a medical hotspot for aristocrats, celebrities, and even royalty, with the likes of King George VI and Professor Stephen Hawking receiving treatment there. Today, however, you are just as likely to meet a builder or a…

Staring at Your Screen All Day Might Be Bad for Your Eyes…

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Staring at Your Screen All Day Might Be Bad for Your Eyes… In this day and age, it can seem impossible to go more than just a few waking hours (if you’re strong) without looking at some kind of screen. Whether you’re glued to your computer at the office, watching TV with family in the evening, or doom-scrolling through your favourite social media app, many of us spend a significant amount of our lives in front of a screen. Yet,…

The Perils of Flying Long-Distance with Contact Lenses

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The Perils of Flying Long-Distance with Contact Lenses Long-haul flights can be a stressful experience at the best of times. With the risk of jet lag, swollen feet, and missing bags, the last thing you want is to add dry and irritated eyes to your list of grievances. But for contact lens wearers, this is all but unavoidable. Perhaps the only bright side of the situation is being used to the suffering… In fact, it can often take a friend…

Why Are Prescription Sunglasses So Expensive?

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Why Are Prescription Sunglasses So Expensive? While refractive errors such as myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia (long-sightedness), and astigmatism may be common, that doesn’t make having one any less of a burden. As if it’s not bad enough that you have poor eyesight, you also have to deal with the cons of wearing glasses or contact lenses! And when the sun comes out, things can get even more irritating – time to splash out on some prescription sunglasses… Sunglasses are extremely useful…

Should You Really Wear Contact Lenses for A Full Day?

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Should You Really Wear Contact Lenses for A Full Day? Millions of people around the world wear contact lenses every day. They offer a discreet and effective way to correct common refractive errors, from long-sightedness (hyperopia) and short-sightedness (myopia), to presbyopia and astigmatism. However, while they may be convenient, contact lens “abuse” can often lead to serious eye problems. By the term “contact lens abuse”, we mean habits that go against the instructions given by the manufacturer and your eye…