Laser Eye Surgery for… Myopia (Short-Sightedness) Over the last few decades, Laser Eye Surgery has rapidly evolved to become one of the most advanced and popular elective surgeries in the world. Millions of people are now enjoying the benefits of corrected vision thanks to continuous innovation and development in the field. Yet, there are many people who may still be unaware that Laser Eye Surgery could be the perfect option for them. Today, Laser Eye Surgery can effectively treat a…
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What is an astigmatism and how can Laser Eye Surgery help to cure it?
What is astigmatism and how can Laser Eye Surgery help to cure it? Astigmatism is such a common condition that some doctors believe most of the population suffers from it to some degree. There are several types of astigmatism, all caused by imperfections in the cornea’s curvature or the shape of the eye’s lens. The cornea is the clear, round dome-like membrane that sits on the eye’s surface and covers the iris and pupil. Its job is to act as a…
Your sight as you get older
Your sight as you get older From the moment we are born, we’re fighting against our ever-ticking biological clocks. Scientists believe before the age of 25 we’re pretty good at winning this fight, our bodies temporarily recovering from the effects of ageing and cell death. However, when we reach about the age of 40, ageing ramps up its army and weapons arsenal, and the real battle gets underway. After the body has dug deep into its reserves and recruited the last of its…
How exactly does laser vision correction 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….
