Exploring the Different Types of Refractive Surgery For hundreds of years, glasses offered not only the best but also the only solution to common refractive errors such as myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia (long-sightedness), and astigmatism. But as technology has developed over the years, more options have become available, including various types of refractive surgery. While Laser Eye Surgery may be the most well-known type of refractive surgery, it is far from the only option when it comes to vision correction. In this article,…
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Which Laser Eye Surgery Treatment is Right for You?
Which Laser Eye Surgery Treatment is Right for You? If you’re considering Laser Eye Surgery, you will very likely have done some light research to give you a better idea of what to expect from your treatment. Of course, as you dive deeper into this life-changing procedure, you will likely come across many new words and acronyms which, at first glance, don’t seem to make a whole lot of sense. PRK, LASEK, LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, PRESBYOND… These are all phrases…
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery With Eyelash Extensions?
Yes, if you have eye lash extensions, you are able to have laser eye surgery at the London Vision Clinic….
Normal Symptoms You May Experience After Laser Eye Surgery
Normal Symptoms You May Experience After Laser Eye Surgery Preparing for any kind of surgical procedure can be stressful and even a little frightening. And when said surgical procedure involves one of our most complex organs – our eyes – your anxieties may be even more heightened. For example, many patients worry about the symptoms they may experience after Laser Eye Surgery treatment. Let’s face it, our eyes and our vision are one of our most precious assets. So, it’s…
How Exactly Does Laser Eye Surgery Work? [VIDEO]
Laser vision correction works on the principal whereby when light enters the eye, it is bent incorrectly to meet at a finite point at the retina, so by applying a laser to the surface of the eye we are able to change the shape of the surface of the eye to correspond to the refractive error that the patient has and thereby allowing the light to be properly focused, so that it reaches the actual retinal plane in a very precise manner….
Potential Side Effects of LASIK Laser Eye Surgery
Potential Side Effects of LASIK Laser Eye Surgery Side effects – whether of a medication or a surgical procedure – are understandably viewed with trepidation. After all, no one wants to experience nausea and vomiting, blurry vision, or even amnesia! And yet, many of us are willing to overlook these risks if the medication or procedure can help to significantly improve our quality of life, whether that be getting rid of a migraine or correcting your refractive error. Thankfully, thanks…
LASIK vs LASEK vs ReLEx SMILE: Laser Eye Surgery Treatments
LASIK vs LASEK vs ReLEx SMILE: Laser Eye Surgery Treatment Types With so much jargon and a seemingly endless list of treatment types and brand names thrown around, many people can become overwhelmed by the prospect of Laser Eye Surgery. But the truth is, many of the confusing abbreviations you will come across are actually variations of the same three core treatments: PRK/LASEK, LASIK, and ReLEx SMILE. So, what is the real difference between these three procedures? Let’s find out…
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…
What is the Minimum Prescription for Laser Eye Surgery?
What is the Minimum Prescription for Laser Eye Surgery? Since its introduction towards the end of the 20th century, Laser Eye Surgery has grown to become one of the most popular elective procedures in the world. You likely know someone who has had it done. This popularity is in large part thanks to the continued innovation that has helped to make Laser Eye Surgery a possibility for more and more people around the globe. The benefits of Laser Eye Surgery…
What Keeps the Corneal Flap in Position After LASIK Surgery? [VIDEO]
Straight after the laser eye surgery the flap is returned to its original position and it is held in place by an osmotic gradient force, so in theory the flap can still be adjusted using, for example, soft little micro-sponge to correct for any small positioning errors but it is very difficult already to move the flap around. …
