There was a recent article on Contact Lenses.co.uk on whether people should have many consultations before getting laser eye surgery - and we thought we'd respond to this. 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...
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...
The EuroTimes is a leading ophthalmology publication. The was a recent article on the advantages in using a mechanical microkeratome compared to the femtosecond laser Read More...
Nystagmus is the involuntary movement of the eye usually from side to side but it can occur with movement up and down or even in a circular motion. There are different types of Nystagmus - early onset Nystagmus (or congenital Nystagmus) or acquired Nystagmus. Read More...
There is no constraint in having eye laser surgery if you are colour blind as it does not affect the condition - much like wearing contact lenses or glasses. Read More...
Whether you have had vision problems that have only come up in the past few years or you have spent a long time struggling with your vision, you might be a good candidate for Lasik eye surgery. Not everybody has this option available to them, but if you do it is something that is worth investigating because it can truly change your life. Read More...
Many people who have considered laser eye surgery have been worried about possible side effects or the possibility that they may experience pain during the procedure. There are other reasons that people have not been ready to undergo laser vision correction but if you look closely at the procedure and talk to an experienced surgeon, you may well change your mind. Read More...
Most people who require vision correction are interested in getting laser eye surgery so that they don't have to use corrective vision implements like eyeglasses or contact lenses. Read More...
If you currently use eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct your vision then you might want to consider the advantages of Lasik eye surgery. Many people are good candidates but there is some reason that they are worried about getting laser eye surgery. Read More...
If you have been considering laser eye surgery as a method to correct your vision, it makes sense to know a little bit about the procedure and the likely outcome. While many people are aware of its existence, they are not exactly sure how it works in practice. Read More...
If you gain some knowledge about it, this will serve to allay the fears that you have about the potential for these problems. First of all, the procedure is done very quickly and is completed on an outpatient basis. Read More...
When you hear somebody characterise laser eye surgery as quick and easy, you can say that they are half correct. The procedure does not take long to complete, but it still takes a practiced hand and some extremely technical equipment to complete successfully. The fact that the technology has come so far and the procedure is so effective simply means that you get to enjoy how fast it is. Read More...
Many people who are thinking about getting Lasik eye surgery know that they want to experience better vision and have the convenience of not needing to worry about eyeglasses or contact lenses. The problem is that many people go into the situation not knowing much about it and not being aware of the questions that they should ask a potential Lasik surgeon. Read More...