Although LASIK surgery is a procedure with many benefits and a great number of satisfied customers, the unfortunate truth is that it is not right for everyone, and for some people it is unavailable and/or impossible. While this may not apply to you, it is important to be aware in advance of what your situation [...]
With any kind of surgery, or even non-surgical medical treatment, it is not at all uncommon to suffer side effects. This truth is enough to put some people off having medical procedures. Others, understanding fully that side effects are a part of the medical landscape, balance the potential side effects against the benefits and consider [...]
Although it is unfair to generalise, there is a perception that people in their teenage years are reluctant to wear glasses because of the possible reaction of their peers. In some cases this is certainly true – and not just true of teenagers, either, as interaction with many adults will demonstrate. This may well lead [...]
There is a lot said about laser eye surgery. In common with many of the “newer” forms of surgery or medical procedures, a lot of it is less than 100% true, and some of it is absolutely untrue. Some of it is scaremongering and some is down to excessive “pushing” of the medium. Laser eye [...]
For people considering Laser Eye Surgery, there is no doubt that the medium itself is somewhat controversial. Some people simply refuse to countenance the idea of having a laser beam anywhere near their eye – which is understandable – while others wonder about the long-term effectiveness, and still others have questions to ask about which [...]
Ask a hundred people if they would consider having laser eye surgery to correct vision problems, and there’s a pretty good chance that twenty-five or more would say “I don’t know – I don’t like the idea of a laser pointing at my eye.” To be fair, it is easy to see their point. We’re [...]
While side effects are a necessary and accepted part of any surgical procedure, and most patients are completely prepared for the risk of short-term problems as a result of their surgery, it is important to be aware of the difference between a side effect and a complication. Laser Eye Surgery is no exception to this [...]
Laser Eye Surgery certainly has a profound effect on your eyesight, and it can make your life a lot more enjoyable by allowing you to see clearly things that you were only slightly aware of before. Nonetheless, it is important to be conscious of the fact that any surgery requires a recuperation period – and [...]
Most people know Laser Eye Surgery exists and know a little about the effectiveness of the procedure as well as its perceived and potential risks. However, what is less familiar for most is the deeper knowledge about the procedures involved. Perhaps the most publicised form of Laser Surgery is LASIK. Although there are certainly other [...]