Practical Tips For Naturally Brighter & Whiter Eyes A person’s eyes can stay with you for a long time after meeting them. As humans, we are naturally drawn to the eyes of the person we are interacting with. Whether that person is tall or short, bald or thick-haired, young or old – it is usually their eyes that hold our attention. And there is something about clear and shining eyes that leave a particularly lasting impression. However, the sad truth…
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Can I Go Blind After Laser Eye Surgery? [VIDEO]
A big question, can I go blind after laser eye surgery? The answer to that, (in theory) is yes. There have been reported cases around the world where people have lost extensive vision after laser eye surgery. These cases are extremely rare. It would take a series of events to happen, very unfortunate events, to leave the person in a predicament where they lost all their vision….
Guide to Alcohol and Laser Eye Surgery
Guide to Alcohol and Laser Eye Surgery Updated for 2025 Whether you enjoy a glass of wine after a stressful day, a few pints at the pub with pals, or a flute of bubbly on those special occasions, alcohol is often a common fixture in our lives. Alcohol is enjoyable and usually nothing to be too concerned about when consumed in moderation – but what about if you’re planning to have Laser Eye Surgery? What are the rules for drinking…
The Benefits of Laser Eye Surgery for Long-Sightedness
The Benefits of Laser Eye Surgery for Long-Sightedness For those lucky enough to have naturally perfect vision – and even many of us without – it can be difficult to remember the characteristics of long-sightedness and short-sightedness. The terms can often be mixed up, causing confusion, especially when the various names for the errors are used interchangeably. For example, the medical term for long-sightedness is “hyperopia”; however, it is also commonly called “hypermetropia” or “far-sightedness”. So, what do we mean…
How Long After My Consultation Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery?
How Long After My Consultation Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery? So, you’ve finally made the decision to go ahead and check your suitability for Laser Eye Surgery? Well, we can’t say we’re surprised. After all, this life-changing procedure is now more accessible and suitable for more people than ever before. But while everyone’s journey will be different, there are five fundamental steps in the Laser Eye Surgery process that every patient will go through. In this article, we’re taking…
Laser Eye Surgery Procedures: PRK/LASEK vs LASIK
Laser Eye Surgery Procedures: PRK/LASEK vs LASIK Today, it can be easy to become overwhelmed by the apparent range of Laser Eye Surgery procedures available. As you research different clinics, you might think that each provider offers their own range of unique treatments – but this isn’t the case. Rather, different clinics tend to give the same treatment different names. In reality, though, there are only three main Laser Eye Surgery procedures: PRK/LASEK (the surface procedures), LASIK, and ReLEx SMILE….
Vision Myths: Are Glasses Bad for Your Eyes?
Are Glasses Bad for Your Eyes? The concept of glasses has been around for hundreds of years. Having gone through many iterations in that time – such as handheld lenses and monocles – it is only in the last hundred years or so that glasses as we know them today have become the norm. Yet, the speed with which glasses have taken on endless styles, colours, and prescriptions is extremely impressive. Since new methods and materials made it possible to…
What Does Freedom From Glasses Really Mean?
What Does Freedom From Glasses Really Mean? For those who have worn glasses for most of their lives, it can be difficult to imagine just what freedom from the frames is really like. You’ve become used to scrambling around the bedside table every morning looking for your specs. Or showering in blurriness as you prepare to start your day. Maybe living a glasses-free life isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Then again, it would be nice to prepare a…
Laser Eye Surgery: Why is SMILE Such a Good Option?
Why is SMILE Such a Good Option for Laser Eye Surgery? For a long time, LASIK was King when it came to Laser Eye Surgery – and in many ways it still is. But despite remaining the most common Laser Eye Surgery procedure around the world (including here in the UK), the latest innovation in Laser Eye Surgery is revolutionising the industry. So, why is ReLEx SMILE such as good option? Let’s find out! A Brief History of Laser Eye…
Why Staying Hydrated is Important for Eye Health
Why Staying Hydrated is Important for Eye Health In the UK, we are lucky enough to have access to water almost everywhere we go – it is, quite literally, on tap. Moreover, water takes up nearly three-quarters of the earth’s surface, floats around in the air in the form of vapour, and is even stored beneath the land under our feet. Yet, many of us are still not putting enough of it in our bodies. This can have a significant…
