Laser Eye Surgery Blog

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 that this period can be made shorter and more manageable if you are diligent in your preparation for the surgery. The more you work on getting your preparation right, the more you will be able to do in the aftermath.

Before you have the surgery, it is important to ensure the area is clean and clear. This stops the risk of infection and is best achieved by washing the eyes thoroughly the night before, and stopping wearing make-up, lotions and perfumes or aftershave in the days leading up to surgery. It may be a wrench to stop this, but your eyes will look a heck of a lot better if they are uninfected. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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 forms, you will see advertisements for LASIK surgery frequently – so what is it? [Read the rest of this entry...]