Laser Eye Surgery News

Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I Have Epilepsy? [VIDEO]

Providing patients are well controlled on their conventional antiepileptic medication, there is no reason why an individual shouldn’t have laser eye surgery. The type of light that is used in the procedure is not strobe lighting, so this eliminates the concern that a flashing light may promote an epileptic attack….

What Is 20/20 or 6/6 Normal Vision? [VIDEO]

What does it mean to have “normal” vision? Why are two different sets of numbers used to describe it? Mr. Carp explains, “The main concern of having 6/6 vision or 20/20 vision really comes from whether you are based in the United Kingdom or you are based in America. It is really just to do with feet and metres. 6/6 means you see at 6 metres what an average person can see at 6 metres and 20/20 is equivalent in feet, 20 feet versus 20 feet.” Read more about the way visual acuity is measured and what it means for laser eye surgery….

Common Questions About Eye Problems

Common Questions About Eye Problems Our eyes are incredibly complex organs that bless us with one of the most valuable gifts imaginable: our sight. But with so many vital components, it is inevitable that things sometimes go wrong. This may be in the form of refractive errors such as long-sightedness, short-sightedness and astigmatism, or of conditions such as glaucoma and keratoconus. In this article, we’ll be answering some common questions about these eye problems (and providing links where you can…

Travelling Freedom After Laser Eye Surgery

Travelling Freedom After Laser Eye Surgery We all love to take a break from the hustle and bustle of our busy, everyday lives with a holiday. Whether it be a relaxing summer holiday spent lounging on the beach, an action-packed sports trip, or a meticulously planned sightseeing city tour, sometimes a break is just what we need. However, for those of us who rely on glasses or contact lenses, travelling can be more of a hassle than we might care…

Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I Have a Collagen Vascular Disease? [VIDEO]

Collagen vascular diseases may not preclude a patient from having laser eye surgery. If a patient’s inflammatory basis for the collagen vascular disease is out of control it may mean that we are not able to provide treatment at that present time but we work very closely with the patient’s GP and if necessary an ocular inflammatory expert to ascertain the patient’s suitability for treatment….

Are You Feeling Conscious About Your Reading Glasses?

Are You Feeling Conscious About Your Reading Glasses? The average person has a lot to contend with as they get older; most of us will gain weight, tackle greying hair (if it doesn’t fall out), and develop wrinkles around our eyes, on our foreheads and, well, everywhere really. While some may embrace these changes with “grace”, many more of us will likely turn to the latest fads and solutions, from hair dye to skin creams, to satisfy our vanity. But…