If you are considering laser eye correction, it can help if you have a basic understanding of the technical procedures involved in the surgery, as this can help to best inform your decision by giving you a clear understanding about exactly what the surgeons will be doing to your eyes.
For the same reason, it can [...]
With any surgical procedure there is an element of risk, however, to try to reduce the risks involved with vision surgery, it is imperative you research not only your particular eye problem(s), but also the types of treatment available, as well as the eye surgeons capable of performing such procedures, the types of laser equipment [...]
A cataract is caused when the lens at the front of your eye becomes clouded due to natural proteins in the eye.
This disrupts the light entering the eye, causing blurred vision, which needs to be removed using cataract surgery.
Such cataract surgery will remove the cloudy natural lens from your eye and replace it with an [...]
In the past, as a potential LASIK eye patient, you had less to think about when trying to choose the best laser eyes surgery for your needs.
However, in recent years, ‘bladeless’ surgery, using a further laser instead of a cutting device, has become more popular.
The information regarding both of these options is not [...]
LASIK has very high success rates among people of all prescriptions, whether you are affected by myopia (commonly known as near sightedness or short sightedness), or hyperopia (commonly known as long sightedness or far sightedness).
The outcome of your custom LASIK procedure will depend upon the severity of your hyperopia or myopia, however, even in cases [...]
You have carried out your laser eye surgery research, chosen your ophthalmology surgeon, your eyes have been examined thoroughly by him/her and you have had a detailed discussion with the surgeon regarding your eye correction surgery, your general health, and any medication you take.
On the day of your eye correction surgery, it is imperative that [...]
Before you decide to undergo a Lasik laser eye treatment procedure, it is important that you explore the different forms of treatment that are available, as well as thoroughly researching the available clinics and the capabilities of eye surgeons.
Lasik plus is a procedure which utilises a highly specialised laser known as an excimer laser that [...]