Understanding Treatment For Vision Problems As one of our greatest assets, our vision has spurred the rise of several industries focused on keeping it in tip-top condition. Glasses, contact lenses, refractive surgery; if you have a vision problem you’re certainly not short of options, but understanding which is best for you is a whole other matter. Let’s break down each of the above—specs; contacts; Laser Eye Surgery—and look specifically at how effective they are in treating three common vision problems—short-sightedness…
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Laser Eye Surgery After 50
Laser Eye Surgery After 50 It is a common misconception that being over 50 automatically makes you unsuitable for Laser Eye Surgery. The reality is, if your eyes are healthy and you have had a relatively stable prescription for two years, you will very likely still be suitable for treatment. In fact, around 97% of people – regardless of age – are suitable for Laser Eye Surgery! Nonetheless, all patients will require a consultation with a qualified surgeon to know…
Which Laser Eye Surgery treatment is right for you?
Which Laser Eye Surgery treatment is right for you? If you’re thinking about having Laser Eye Surgery, there’s no doubt you will have encountered many new words and acronyms, which at first glance, don’t seem to make a whole lot of sense. PRK, LASIK, femtosecond lasers, myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia, ReLEx SMILE; these are just a sample of the common language used in the world of Laser Eye Surgery. Without question, it’s understandable to be overwhelmed by it all. That feeling…
Laser Eye Surgery Explained
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 Unfortunately, whether due to being outdated, misguided, used for promotion, or simply ill-informed, a lot of that information is incorrect.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…
Can I have a glass of wine to celebrate my Laser Eye Surgery?
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…
How Much is Laser Eye Surgery Worth to You?
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…
Why Summer After Laser Eye Surgery is So Much Better
Why Summer After Laser Eye Surgery is So Much Better What comes to mind when you think of summer? The smell of freshly cut grass, the sound of waves crashing, afternoons spent barbecuing with the family or whole evenings outside drinking wine and chatting with friends? When you’re a glasses or contacts wearer, these images of summer are nothing more than idealistic fantasies. The reality is, your best time of the year is more likely consumed by fighting off allergies…
A New Reality with Man in the High Castle Writer Rob Williams
A New Reality with Man in the High Castle Writer Rob Williams Rob Williams is somewhat of an expert in alternate realities. The acclaimed screenwriter is one of the bright minds behind the first season of ‘Man in the High Castle’ — the hit Amazon drama loosely based on Philip K. Dick’s novel of the same name. In writing for the show, Rob helped piece together a reality in which Nazi Germany and Japan won WWII and took over the USA,…
We gotta love 1,000 independent reviews
We gotta love 1,000 independent reviews For a private clinic, we’ve had our fair share of recognition and notoriety over the years. We’ve been featured in national newspapers and appeared as experts on international TV, we’ve treated celebs like Phillip Schofield, Bonnie Tyler, and Dr. Pixie Mckenna, and we’re regularly considered by independent organisations as one of the best Laser Eye Surgery clinics in the world. We don’t say this to boast. The fact is, although all this praise and…
If he was alive today, would John Lennon have had Laser Eye Surgery?
If he was alive today, would John Lennon have had Laser Eye Surgery? What do Mahatma Gandhi, Buddy Holley, Sarah Palin, and John Lennon all have in common? They didn’t all lead India to freedom in their underwear. But they did have a significant impact on fashion, whether intentionally or unintentionally, thanks to their distinctive eyewear. Gandhi and his round metal-rimmed spectacles (and robes) caused him to have nearly as many style copycats as he had religious followers. Holly and his…
