What Makes Your Eyes So Amazing? We use our eyes practically every second of the waking day. They allow us to get from A to B, complete domestic and work tasks, and even communicate with those around us. And yet, our eyes often don’t receive the recognition or appreciation they deserve. In some ways, this goes to show just how incredible they are. After all, if we don’t notice what our eyes are doing for us, that means they are…
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Your Eye Health: A Quick Guide to Healthy Eyes
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…
How Exactly Does Laser Eye Surgery Work? [VIDEO]
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….
When is the Best Time to Have Laser Eye Surgery?
When is the Best Time to Have Laser Eye Surgery? From choosing the right clinic and surgeon to taking time away from work, there are many factors to consider when planning to undergo an elective procedure like Laser Eye Surgery. But is there a time of the year that is considered the “best time to have Laser Eye Surgery”? The 18th-century English theologian John Trusler once said, there’s ‘no time like the present, a thousand unforeseen circumstances may interrupt you…
Treating Astigmatism with Laser Eye Surgery
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…
What Happens if I Move My Eyes or Blink During Laser Eye Surgery? [VIDEO]
What Happens if I Move My Eyes or Blink During Laser Eye Surgery? Modern developments have helped to make Laser Eye Surgery safer, and more effective than ever before. Modern techniques have built on the practices of traditional refractive surgery to offer patients a surprisingly comfortable and speedy procedure. But it’s only natural to have some niggling worries when heading into the treatment room (and before!). In the early days of refractive surgery, it was common for patients to look…
How Long Do Laser Eye Surgery Results Last?
How Long Do Laser Eye Surgery Results Last? As one of the leading Laser Eye Surgery clinics in the country – and the world – we receive our fair share of queries concerning this life-changing procedure. But perhaps one of the most common questions we hear from our prospective patients is this: “How long do Laser Eye Surgery results last?”. After all, considering the procedure can be performed in a matter of minutes, it might be easy to assume the…
What are Alternative Treatments to Laser Eye Surgery?
What are Alternative Treatments to Laser Eye Surgery? Laser Eye Surgery has come a long way since its introduction in the late 20th century. Today, it can be used to correct the full range of refractive errors, from short-sightedness to presbyopia. But while this life-changing treatment is now suitable for more people than ever before, it may not be the right option for everyone. Thankfully, other refractive treatments could help. Ongoing development and innovation have helped to make Laser Eye…
What is the Minimum Prescription for Laser Eye Surgery?
What is the Minimum Prescription for Laser Eye Surgery? Since its introduction towards the end of the 20th century, Laser Eye Surgery has grown to become one of the most popular elective procedures in the world. You likely know someone who has had it done. This popularity is in large part thanks to the continued innovation that has helped to make Laser Eye Surgery a possibility for more and more people around the globe. The benefits of Laser Eye Surgery…
What Keeps the Corneal Flap in Position After LASIK Surgery? [VIDEO]
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. …
