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…
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Should You Really Wear Contact Lenses for A Full Day?
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…
10 Annoying Things that Every Glasses Wearer Will Know
10 Annoying Things that Every Glasses Wearer Will Know For those lucky enough to have never needed glasses, it can be easy to overlook just how much of an impact they can have on day-to-day life. While they might be extremely useful and, in some cases, even vital for performing everyday tasks, there’s no denying that wearing glasses comes with a huge number of drawbacks. Do any of these ten annoying things sound familiar to you? 1. Foggy glasses in…
Would you Consider Cut-Price Laser Eye Surgery?
Would you Consider Cut-Price Laser Eye Surgery? Let’s face it: Most of us are naturally on the look-out for a bargain when it comes to most aspects of our lives. From the cheapest gas and water providers to a great price on a new car – we want to know we are getting the best deal. But when it comes to something as important as your health, would you put cost over safety? For example, would you consider cut-price Laser…
Could Laser Eye Surgery Save You Money in the Long Run?
Could Laser Eye Surgery Save You Money in the Long Run? It’s only natural to want to get a good deal – whether that’s by bartering with a market stall owner or negotiating the right price on your next home. And with the cost of living crisis what it is, this desire to get the best value is stronger than ever. Of course, there are some areas of life where scrimping isn’t a good idea, and your medical care is…
Wake Up Sharp — Not Blurry with Laser Eye Surgery
Wake Up Sharp – Not Blurry – with Laser Eye Surgery Most of us will occasionally wake up with a foggy head and hazy vision. Whether this is accompanied by a headache from a heavy night on the town or a prelude to a cold or flu, you will likely be fumbling around for the glass of water on your bedside table or stumbling to the bathroom, unable to see yourself clearly in the mirror. But while this might be…
Do I Qualify for LASIK: Everything You Need to Know
Do I Qualify for LASIK: Everything You Need to Know For anyone who wears glasses or contact lenses, there are bound to be days when the inconveniences become a little too clear. It may be because you sat on a pair of glasses or perhaps left them at work or in a taxi, or maybe your contact lenses are causing irritation or dryness. But one thing is for sure, you will probably find yourself considering whether there is a better…
8 Things You Can’t Do When Wearing Contact Lenses
8 Things You Can’t Do When Wearing Contact Lenses Many people with refractive errors, such as myopia (short-sightedness) or hyperopia (long-sightedness), initially opt for glasses to correct their vision. However, over time, as the downsides of external frames become apparent, many will opt to make the switch to contact lenses. But while this may offer what seems like a new-found sense of freedom at first, it will likely only be a matter of time before the rose-tinted lenses begin to…
ReLEx SMILE: The Latest Innovation in Laser Eye Surgery
ReLEx SMILE: The Latest Innovation in Laser Eye Surgery Science and technology have made countless advancements over the last few decades, improving almost every aspect of our lives. Whether it’s planning a holiday or doing a food shop, most things you can think of are easier today than they were 40 years ago. But perhaps the most meaningful innovations of recent years have come in the form of medical developments – including in the Laser Eye Surgery field. The latest…
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I Have Macular Degeneration? [VIDEO]
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…
