Understanding your prescription You’ve just had an eye exam, and your optometrist or ophthalmologist has given you a new glasses prescription, full of all the measurements you need to attain clear and comfortable vision. They may have told you you’re short or long-sighted, or that you have astigmatism, but when you look at your prescription, it doesn’t simply say “long-sighted”. Rather, there are an array of abbreviations with decimal numbers, pluses and minuses, and strange symbols underneath. Little did you…
Tag: Ophthalmology
Should I wait for a better procedure to be developed? What’s on the horizon?
Should I wait for a better procedure to be developed? What’s on the horizon? We all know the feeling when you come out of the store incredibly satisfied with your purchase: It’s the latest and greatest on the market, with the most cutting edge technology, so you’re told. You’re content, and for several weeks you happily go about using your new vehicle or product, bragging at any opportunity about how great and revolutionary it is. That’s until one day you…
Does Flap Thickness Matter?
Does Flap Thickness Matter? Laser Eye Surgery to correct impaired vision has always involved reshaping the cornea, but the thickness of the corneal flap treated in the surgery has reduced significantly over the years, so much so that today, there is even a flapless form of laser surgery. This says a lot for how much flap thickness is related with safety during, and recovery following surgery. The Reduction Of Flap Thickness Thinner flaps preserve a thicker, more structurally integral cornea,…
Regular Eye Tests Save Lives
You may – we hope – have heard how important regular eye tests are; but a recent news story has reiterated it once more. In fact, the story demonstrates just how vital eye tests are – and how they can even save lives. …
Am I Spending Too Much Money For Laser Eye Surgery?
The cost of laser eye surgery is listed as one of top reasons why many individuals do not end up going through with the procedure. When you look at the total cost of surgery, it can (to some) seem overwhelming, and to many even impossible….
Laser Eye Surgery Fears: What If My Optometrist Finds A Problem I Didn’t Know About?
People avoid doctors for many reasons. Some find appointments difficult to pack into a busy schedule, some are unwilling to open up to a doctor, or worried about perceived ‘time wasting’, and many even fear that being amongst sick people in the doctor’s waiting room will result in contamination! However, something that is perhaps discussed less often is the common fear that a doctor may find a problem that is bigger than what the appointment was initially booked for. This fear is, for many people, a reason to avoid regular visits to the GP, dentist, or optometrist….
Essential Advice On Eye Health
Essential Advice on Eye Health
Last year, National Eye Health Week reminded us all of the importance of regular eye tests. It’s recommended we have our eyes examined at least every two years, not only to ensure they’re healthy, but also to check for changes to our current prescriptions….
Can I Have Laser Eye Surgery If I Am Prone To Keloid Scarring? [video]
Keloid scarring is found to have no influence on laser eye surgery results. The over production of collagen tissue found in scars on the skin keloid formation has not been shown to be affected in the healing process within the cornea.
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What Does The Price Of Laser Eye Surgery Not Include? [video]
The price of laser eye surgery does not include any external appointments with any other consultants prior to treatment, nor does it include any tests that we think you should have based on your health of your eyes….
Is There An Upper Age Limit For Laser Eye Surgery? [video]
Mr Glenn Carp explains at present we do not believe there is an upper age limit. But extensive screening process at London Vision Clinic highlights suitability for laser eye surgery regardless of age. …
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