Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery if I Have A Retinal Hole or Tear? In the past, Laser Eye Surgery treatment has been limited by technology, the severity of prescriptions, and the presence of other conditions and contraindications. Even today, up to 20% of patients may be turned away from some clinics after being found unsuitable for treatment. But this isn’t necessarily the case. The truth is, with the right expertise and experience, it is possible to treat up to…
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Does Cataract Surgery Affect Peripheral Vision?
Does Cataract Surgery Affect Peripheral Vision? Cataract Surgery is among the safest routine procedures with an extremely high rate of success and patient satisfaction. It has become the most commonly performed procedure in the UK and is considered safe and effective. Nonetheless, when awaiting Cataract Surgery, it is essential to be as informed as possible about the risks and benefits of the procedure. So, with that in mind, in this article, we’re taking a closer look at how Cataract Surgery…
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery if I Have Thin Corneas? [VIDEO]
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery if I Have Thin Corneas? Making the decision to enquire about Laser Eye Surgery is the important first step on the road to clear vision. Every year in the UK alone, more than 100,000 people have Laser Eye Surgery and change their lives for the better. So, when you finally decide to ditch the glasses and contact lenses, there is one thing you don’t want to hear: “You’re not a good candidate for the…
The Potential Risks and Complications of Laser Eye Surgery
The bottom line is that, like many things in life, any surgery is a risk. Getting in a car is a risk, but does that mean that you are never going leave your house again? Giving birth is a risk, but people still do it every day. Having your wisdom teeth out is a risk!…
Corneal Erosion: The Treatment and Symptoms
Ever woken up in the morning and felt as though your eyes were not only dry, but also light sensitive, sore or worse, painful? Did you feel like they were constantly tearing? Did your eyes feel like you had sand or grit in them? Now think – have you ever suffered from headaches or blurred vision during this discomfort? If you answered yes to more than two of these questions, then you may have experienced a corneal erosion….
Seismic sneezes in the clinic
Seismic sneezes in the clinic In addition to being a writer and broadcaster, my nearest and dearest also remark on my heart-attack-inducing ability to produce — totally without warning — seismic sneezes. These unexpected explosions even take me by surprise. But they leave my poor partner — whose sneezes are of the suppressed and squeaky style (in my opinion, hardly meriting a “bless you”) — a quivering wreck. Thankfully, I’m not the worst. The world record for the loudest sneeze…
