At 61, you are NOT too old for laser eye surgery. However, one thing to consider is that, the older you are, the higher the chances are of you developing cataract. Read More...
It is very important to accurately measure the size of a patients pupils, especially at night when they naturally dilate and become larger. Read More...
The vast majority of patients are at driving standard or better when we examine them at their day one post op appointment. Read More...
If you are having laser eye surgery to correct your distance vision, as long as you had a stable prescription, it is highly unlikely that you would ever require distance glasses again. Read More...
This is a question we get asked a lot. The most popular treatment is LASIK as it affords the patient the quickest visual recovery and the least amount of "down time". Read More...
It's not recommended that you have laser treatment whilst you are pregnant, or in the first few months post natal. Read More...
You can wear make up after laser eye surgery, but you do need to avoid eye make up for at least the first week, so no eye shadow, eyeliner or mascara for that length of time. Read More...
We do recommend that you wear a pair good quality UV protection sun glasses after laser eye surgery. Read More...
Your eyes may be slightly bloodshot after undergoing laser eye correction. This can vary from patient to patient as we are all individual. Read More...
We would generally recommend refraining from such an activity for four weeks after your treatment. Read More...
It is not uncommon for someone to have a corneal scar from a contact lens infection. It is still potentially possible to have laser eye surgery if this is the case, but you must seek expert from advice from your treating ophthalmologist. Read More...
Can I go diving after laser eye surgery? is question which we have seen on one of the leading diving forums. Read More...
We recently saw this discussion on a forum about could laser eye surgery help if they wanted to join the navy Read More...
At Visualase we take great care of our patients throughout their laser eye surgery - pre-clinic, treatment and aftercare. Our feedback shows that 80% of patients come from within a 30 mile radius of the clinic. Read More...
With the summer holiday season fast approaching - are you starting to think about what to pack for your dream holiday? Read More...
Some of you may have seen BBC Watchdog on TV last night with quite a lengthy item about laser eye treatment at Optical Express. Whilst the item was in no way negative about laser eye correction, it was negative about the sales techniques used by Optical Express and their overall lack of consistency on their pricing structure and knowledge available by their "patient advisors". Read More...
Night vision problems that may be encountered include reduced contrast vision, glare and halos. However, these symptoms tend to reduce as the cornea heals and improvements in surgical technique and technology over recent years mean that night vision problems are less prevalent. Read More...
The article on the Marie Claire website back in March 2009 about the risks of laser eye surgery definitely rings true. Read More...
Once a year in February we send a questionnaire out to all our patients from the previous year. This aim of this survey is to get feedback to assist us in assessing and planning our future patient care. Read More...
Some people consider having their laser eye surgery away from the UK. For some it is so they can have time to recuperate in the sunshine or just have the quiet time abroad. For others the price of laser eye surgery abroad may be cheaper than alternative options within the UK. Read More...