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Aftercare following laser eye surgery….

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:15:10 +0000

To ensure that eye laser treatment achieves the best results, it is absolutely critical to maintain a continuous aftercare program for at least two months subsequent to surgery. Thankfully, the aftercare program does not involve any expensive medication or complicated procedures – it is based on common sense and a respect for the exceptionally sensitive eye area for around two to three months after eyes surgery.

There are two separate types of eye laser treatment, each of which requires slightly different types of aftercare.

Read the full article “Aftercare treatment following laser eye surgery” at EyeInfo.com

Reduce the risks of bad LASIK surgery…

admin — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:16:00 +0000

If you are thinking about Lasik vision correction surgery but are concerned about the risks, you must understand that any surgical procedure, not just eye surgery, carries an amount of risk.

However the laser eye correction procedures performed today are much safer than when this form of treatment was first introduced. It is extremely rare for complications to occur involving the loss of sight, and minor complications can be resolved with additional procedures or medical treatment.

Of course, it would be extremely helpful if you knew a friend or relative who has had this treatment and can recommend their surgeon. However, if this is not the case, take your time researching laser surgery, the advantages as well as the disadvantages. The first step to take to endeavour to reduce the risk of having bad Lasik vision correction surgery is to thoroughly research each aspect of the project. Know and understand your eye problem.

Read the full article “How to reduce the risk of bad LASIK surgery…” at EyeInfo.com

Common Eye Conditions Explored….

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:38:34 +0000

Patients with astigmatism can have difficulty with objects at either short range or distant range, or both. Some people who do not wear glasses can have astigmatism without realising it, with common symptoms including eye strain, the need to squint to clarify words and letters (squinting compresses the shape of the eye back to ‘normal’) and resulting headaches.

A large proportion of people who discover they need corrective glasses learn that they have astigmatism. Laser eye surgery can be used as….

Read the full article “Common Eye Conditions Explored” at EyeInfo.com

Wavefront LASIK laser eye surgery…

admin — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:59:23 +0000

Wavefront is another form of laser treatment, which goes a little further than conventional laser eye surgery.

Conventional laser eye surgery treats the area based on the patient’s optical prescription and treatment is in the form of a pattern programmed into the system by the surgeon, but it can leave the patient with some night vision problems such as glare and halos…

Read the full article “Wavefront LASIK laser eye surgery explained…” at EyeInfo.com

Tips on finding a good laser eye surgeon…

admin — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 08:58:25 +0000

You have decided that glasses/contact lenses are no longer for you and you intend to have vision correction surgery. What a pleasure it will be to look into a mirror without your glasses.

Now you have made your decision regarding vision correction surgery, you need to find a suitably qualified eye doctor.

If you want to buy a new pair of shoes or a dress you don’t purchase them from the first boutique do you?

You shop around, and this principle applies to not only vision correction surgery but any kind of cosmetic surgical procedure.

Read the full article “Tips on finding a good laser eye surgeon…” at EyeInfo.com