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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Laser Eye Surgery Explained: A Closer Look at a Life-Changing Procedure
Laser Eye Surgery Explained: A Closer Look at a Life-Changing Procedure It’s hard to believe that Laser Eye Surgery has been around for around four decades. Of course, significant developments and advances in technology meant that modern Laser Eye Surgery is often very different to the earliest procedures. And yet, the theory behind this life-changing treatment remains the same. But despite being the most popular elective procedure in the world, many people don’t really know how the treatment works. So,…
A Day in the Life of an Ophthalmic Surgeon
A Day in the Life of an Ophthalmic Surgeon The human eye is one of the most complex organs in the human body (second only to the brain, in fact). With its over two million working parts, the eye collects light, focuses it, and converts it into the image we see of the world around us constantly and with apparent ease. There is no overestimating the value of the eyes’ work. And as such, tinkering with this impressive system is…
Narrowing Down Your Choice of Laser Eye Surgery Clinics
Narrowing Down Your Choice of Laser Eye Surgery Clinics With so many resources available at our fingertips, it has become increasingly easy to spend more and more time planning and researching. While this can be a good thing, it can also mean that we spend less time actually doing. This is true for many things – whether it’s buying a new house or car, going on holiday, redecorating the living room, or simply buying a new yoga mat! But, of…
Here’s to the Readers, the Adventurers, the Young-at-Heart-ers!
Here’s to the Readers, the Adventurers, the Young-at-Heart-ers! In a society that places such importance on appearing ever-youthful, in body and spirit, ageing can seem like a curse that promises to leave us cast out when we reach a certain age. But while makeup, hair dye, and regular exercise can all help us look and feel younger, there’s no disguising the effects of ageing eyes. The gradual but inevitable deterioration of vision caused by presbyopia can be frustrating and even…
Can I see my Laser Eye Surgery being performed?
Can I See My Laser Eye Surgery Being Performed? On first deciding to go ahead with Laser Eye Surgery, your mind will likely be mainly focused on what you might be able to see after the procedure. After all, that’s what this journey is all about, right? But as your treatment day approaches, you might begin to wonder what you’ll be able to see during the treatment itself. This may be one of the most common concerns that worries those awaiting…
Rolling Back the Years: How to Treat Presbyopia (Ageing Eyes)
Rolling Back the Years: How to Treat Presbyopia (Ageing Eyes) While most of us don’t like it, we have no choice but to accept ageing as a fact of life. It is an unavoidable process that will eventually affect almost every aspect of our person, both physical and mental. But some parts of the ageing process are simply more frustrating than others, and when it comes to our eyesight, we will all eventually wish we could roll back the years….
Four Up-Close & Personal Accounts of Laser Eye Surgery
Four Up-Close & Personal Accounts of Laser Eye Surgery When you’re considering something as serious as undergoing an elective procedure, it can seem like there’s a lot of information to go over. First, you have to approach the arduous task of choosing a clinic, then there’s the issue of costs, and of course, a seemingly endless list of questions related to your treatment. With all these considerations, it can be easy to feel like you’re alone – but you’re not!…
Working in and Around Harley Street – A Medical Centre of the World
Working in and Around Harley Street – A Medical Centre of the World Over the centuries, Harley Street has been known for being the home of clinicians providing world-class medical care to the super-rich and higher classes of society. It has been known as a medical hotspot for aristocrats, celebrities, and even royalty, with the likes of King George VI and Professor Stephen Hawking receiving treatment there. Today, however, you are just as likely to meet a builder or a…
Should I Get a Second Opinion About My Laser Eye Surgery Suitability?
Should I Get a Second Opinion About My Laser Eye Surgery Suitability? In the past, the line between who is suitable or unsuitable for Laser Eye Surgery was often definitive. But with ever-evolving technologies and techniques, this simply isn’t the case anymore. Before chain Laser Eye Surgery providers began to pop up all over the country, many clinics had access to the same technologies, making it easy to determine whether an individual would be eligible for treatment. However, with developments…
