Laser Eye Surgery Blog
Guide to Contact Lens vs Glasses vs Laser Eye Surgery
But depending on who you ask, what they’ve experienced and read, what stage of life they are in, and who they work for, you may get a differing set of facts and opinions. By all means, the read the full article, but the key points in this article can be summarised as: Glasses provide accurate vision at a low cost that most people can wear and they are available everywhere. Glasses can also protect your eyes from injury. However, glasses are unsuitable…
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Can I have a glass of wine to celebrate my Laser Eye Surgery?
Recovering from any surgery is an unpleasant experience at the best of times, and an absolute nightmare at the worst. And just to make it that little more unenjoyable, we’re advised to stay away from any alcohol whatsoever. That often means no relaxing glasses of wine, no whisky nightcaps, and definitely not any celebratory champers. When you can finally get back on the sauce depends on a number of factors including the medications you’re taking, your age, your general health, and crucially, the type…
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Can I have a glass of wine to celebrate my Laser Eye Surgery?
Laser Eye Surgery Explained
A lot has happened in the field of Laser Eye Surgery in its introduction more than thirty years ago. So much so that today there is an endless barrage of information on the topic. Unfortunately, whether due to being outdated, misguided, used for promotion, or simply ill-informed, a lot of that information is incorrect. This can make it tricky when it comes to navigating the market or Laser Eye Surgery providers and finding out if the procedure is a good option for you. We’re going to help…
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Laser Eye Surgery Explained
What prescription can Laser Eye Surgery correct?
When you go in for an eye exam at the opticians, the main thing you come out knowing is whether or not you need to wear glasses. But they also might mention a bit about exactly why you need glasses. With your little prescription card in your hand, they’ll explain how you have shortsightedness, longsightedness, astigmatism, or maybe a mixture of the above. Aside from that, there’s not much else you need to know. But if you’re not too keen on a lifetime of glasses or…
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What prescription can Laser Eye Surgery correct?
As seen on TED [Video]
In 1948, Spanish ophthalmologist Jose Ignacio Barraquer Moner was fed up with relying on external aids to see well. He wanted a solution for blurry vision that would fix the eye itself, without the need of wearing glasses. The answer he came up with was something called “keratomileusis”, a surgical technique that alters vision by reshaping the cornea. And the rest is history. Today, we know this procedure as LASIK, a treatment for everything from shortsightedness and longsightedness to astigmatism and presbyopia.…
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As seen on TED [Video]
What is the minimum prescription for Laser Eye Surgery?
Laser Eye Surgery is already a widely available procedure that’s only becoming more popular. Most people, therefore, know at least one person who’s had it done. And chances are, they only have good things to say about it. As well as improving your vision, reducing dependency on visual aids, and minimising things like contact lens related dry eye, Laser Eye Surgery can free you up to engage in all sorts of activities, sports, and events you could never imagine doing with glasses…
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What is the minimum prescription for Laser Eye Surgery?
How Much is Laser Eye Surgery Worth to You?
No matter how many people around the world have Laser Eye Surgery, there’ll always be folks who feel overly nervous about the procedure and remain on the fence about whether or not it’s worth it for them. It’s understandable: your vision is an invaluable part of your life and you should do everything you can to take the best possible care of it and your eyes. However, when it gets in the way of what a life-changing procedure like Laser Eye Surgery…
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How Much is Laser Eye Surgery Worth to You?
Fitting Laser Eye Surgery into a hectic work schedule
How many times has someone said to you, “don’t worry, it will only take a minute”, for whatever it is to actually take around six hours? At least that’s what it feels like. Because not only does it not just take a minute, it completely disrupts your schedule, throws the rest of your day off, and after all is said and done, seem to set you back several days. Working as part of a large team, this happens to me all the…
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Fitting Laser Eye Surgery into a hectic work schedule
How To Choose A Laser Eye Surgeon
When you go in for a routine surgery, you don’t have to give much thought to who the surgeon is going to be and if they’re qualified for the job. The fact is, there are strict regulations in place that mean you’re not just going to have any Tom, Dick or Harry off the street slicing into your abdomen to fix that hernia. However, whereas that may be the case in standard medical practice, the world of elective procedures is a lot…
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How To Choose A Laser Eye Surgeon
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