Blog : 2019
02 September 2019
The Complete Guide To Corneal Transplants
If damage to a cornea is beyond repair, a corneal transplant is possible whereby your all or part of the damaged cornea is replaced with a new one. Here we break down your options for treatment if this is an issue for you.
Read more28 August 2019
How Do Eyes Play a Role in Migraines?
From a migraine with aura to an ocular migraine, we break down exactly what these are and how they can often severely affect your vision.
Read more22 August 2019
What Is Diabetic Retinopathy?
Diabetic retinopathy is caused by damage to blood vessels in the retina - this could worsen, leading to vision loss. We're looking at the causes, symptoms and treatments this occuring.
Read more16 August 2019
Is Laser Eye Surgery Painful?
It's a common misconception that during laser eye treatment, you will experience discomfort - we're debunking that myth in this blog post and running you through what actually occurs in a laser eye procedure.
Read more29 July 2019
What is a Chalazion?
Often confused for a stye, a chalazion is the medical term for a lump or cyst under the eye. We delve into its causes and potential treatments for the uncomfortable outbreak.
Read more26 July 2019
Am I Too Old or Too Young for Laser Eye Surgery?
If you are considering laser eye surgery, but wondered what the criteria is - we cover the minimum age for laser eye treatment, particularly if you have a plus prescription and the options you have post 40 years old.
Read more23 July 2019
Tips To Keep Your Eyes Protected This Summer
We all know about UV rays, but do you know what impact it could have on your eyes? Photokeratitis, dry eyes and corneal damage are just some of the things to look out for.
Read more15 July 2019
What is Strabismus?
Also known as crossed-eyes or a squint, strabismus can often cause double vision and reduced vision in one eye if the brain begins to ignore the image from the crossed eye, if left untreated.
Read more11 July 2019
How Long Does It Take To Recover From Laser Eye Surgery?
Recovery from laser eye surgery will vary from patient to patient, but depending on which procedure you have received, LASIK or LASEK, recovery may differ.
Read more07 July 2019
What Causes a Macular Hole?
Mainly affecting those aged 60 and above, a macular hole is when a small tear appears on the macula. This can cause a whole range of implications, but luckily there are treatments to ease the discomfort.
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