An open event is being held at the Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital next week to promote the use of laser eye treatment. The seminar entitled Life without glasses: Laser in cataract and corneal surgery is being hosted and presented by one of Dorset’s leading ophthalmologists Mr. James Kersey. The focus of the event will cover […]
Then there might be help. It seems researchers have invented a new type of contact lens to be worn at night which will apparently help near sighted people see better during the day. The treatment known as Orthokeratology or Ortho-k for short helps to redesign the cornea of near sighted individuals. Myopia is caused by […]
Google recently launched a new gadget called Google Glass which allows the wearer to take pictures and video while wearing it. Google Glass is basically a pair of spectacles but scientists think prolonged use could cause headaches and possible damage to the wearer’s eyesight. They are advising limited use. Interestingly, Google is also advising people […]
Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis or more simply, LASIK, is a type of laser eye surgery that reshapes the eye to improve vision. Patients who undergo this surgery often no longer need eyeglasses or contacts. With this procedure, a flap is cut open on the cornea. Then, with the use of a laser, the cornea […]
Laser eye surgery has been around for several years now. The normal technology in use by eye surgeons and others is LASIK surgery. However an American ophthalmologist based in New England is offering his patients a different kind of surgery. This is also aimed at patients with cataracts. In fact the practitioner is apparently the […]
The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning over misleading adverts promoting laser eye surgery. It seems the FDA feels that promotional material issued relating to LASIK surgery is insufficient in giving consumers information about potential risks. While LASIK surgery is generally safe, it is known not to be suitable for everyone. […]
Traditionally, people who needed corrective ‘surgery’ were given a pair of glasses. Later they also had the option of contact lenses to replace spectacles. Now there is a third option – laser eye surgery. However laser eye surgery is being advertised as a panacea for just about all eye conditions. The problem is though that […]
There are lots of adverts these days on the TV promoting laser eye surgery. However not everyone is suitable. What’s more, the adverts (perhaps for obvious reasons) do not emphasise this fact. To start with anyone who has an illness such as diabetes may not be suitable for treatment. The reason is that the disease […]
Do you wear glasses or contact lenses? Are you having trouble seeing because of cataract development? If so, then you might want to consider laser eye treatment. However while laser treatment has grown tremendously over the last few years, not everyone is suitable for treatment. As such, it is possibly worthwhile knowing a little about […]
Advances in laser eye surgery are thought to offer patients greater opportunities to improve eyesight; in particular help for patients with cataracts. Cataracts are generally an age-related problem. Traditionally, removal of cataracts required invasive surgery. Laser surgery on the other hand is quick, painless and more importantly doesn’t require major surgical techniques. With an aging […]