If you are considering laser eye surgery, one of your first questions is undoubtedly going to be around the cost. While laser eye surgery does have a rather large upfront cost, when you compare it to the cost of glasses and contact lenses over a...
Are you looking into getting laser eye surgery? You would have by now come across lots of names and acronyms like SMILE, PRK and LASIK…. But what does it all mean? And what kind of laser eye surgery is right for you? Here, we talk...
This guide covers the following:What exactly is laser eye surgery and how can it fix my eyes? How does the laser technology work? What are the risks of getting eye laser surgery? How much does the surgery cost? How to choose a clinic and...
Diabetic eye disease is formally known as diabetic retinopathy. This progressive disease process is driven by diabetes and attacks the tiny network of blood vessels in the retina at the back of the eye....
A conjuctival pterygium, also known as surfer’s eye, is a triangular, fleshy, non-cancerous growth. The cause of this condition remains unclear but its geographic distribution points to a number of contributing factors including prolonged UV light exposure and exposure to wind, sand and dust....
For many people, dry eyes can be a small, temporary condition. However, if it occurs for a long time, it can become uncomfortable and prevent one from carrying out their daily tasks. In our simple guide today, we will be discussing the causes, symptoms, and...
If you are finding you are having a harder time reading the morning news, and are over the age of forty, you might be suffering from presbyopia. Before you panic, this shouldn’t be alarming news! 100% of people will eventually suffer from this condition and...
We all know that we need to take better health as we get older, for most people this means keeping active, eating healthy and regular check-ups with your GP. But did you know that there are many issues that can develop with your eyes as...
Eye floaters are often described as "spots" on your vision. They may resemble specks, tiny "cobwebs" or thread-like strands floating in your field of vision....
Astigmatism refers to a refractive error caused by the dual curvature of the cornea. It is an extremely common vision problem that can be corrected in one of three ways: contact lenses, eyeglasses, or laser surgery. What causes astigmatism? This condition occurs when the eye’s...
The AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology) defines monovision or blended vision as a corrective measure for dealing with presbyopia or "aging eye" - the normal eye aging process that makes it difficult to focus on close objects clearly....
Your eyes are one of your most important assets – in fact, sight is our dominant sense. We rely on sight to process crucial information about our environment.As we age, our eyesight deteriorates – and the most common cause of vision loss in people over...