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Excessive use of contact lenses can affect your eyesight

Laser Eye Surgery at Optilase represents the latest, most technological approach to long term vision correction. But before the advancement of laser-based surgeries for common eyesight problems such as short sightedness or long sightedness, there were only two options – glasses or contact lenses. Up until the early 1960s, anyone who had less than perfect […]
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Which is best for you - LASIK or WaveFront?

When you see and hear the words “Laser Eye Surgery” you could easily assume that it reflects one-size-fits-all procedure that is carried out on all patients. However, at Optilase Northern Ireland there are no less than four different Laser Eye Surgery procedures available to patients who are seeking to rid themselves of fragile glasses and/or […]
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When is the best time to have laser eye surgery?

If you’re over 18; have been diagnosed with a refractive error and really don’t want to depend on glasses or contact lenses, you are probably suitable for laser eye surgery. This surgery is very affordable, as it is one of the most frequently performed procedures in the world, and has a high success rate- so […]
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Mass myopia – Why short sightedness is on the rise

An incredible 1.6 billion people worldwide suffer from some form of short sightedness (myopia), which can vary from being mild to severe. Myopia is the world’s most common eyesight problem, but in the last two decades there has been a significant increase in the number of children being diagnosed with the condition. Recent research suggests […]
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Is Laser Eye Surgery the right choice for me?

If you are considering Laser Eye Surgery at Optilase Northern Ireland, the most important question you will have to ask yourself is whether it is the right surgery for you: You are heavily reliant on glasses or contact lenses in order to carry out routine tasks You suffer from astigmatism that is difficult to correct […]
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How soon after Laser Eye Surgery can I go back to work?

Taking time out of your work schedule for an elective procedure like Laser Eye Surgery might not seem ideal, but the life-changing effect of this short and relatively simple procedure has on patients’ lives makes the time off completely worthwhile. To minimize disruption to our patients work routine, Laser Eye Surgery at Optilase Northern Ireland […]
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Laser Eye Surgery and Sport

When it comes to your sport or exercise, your eyesight is a key player and having impaired vision can impact on your performance. Wearing glasses simply isn’t feasible when it comes to playing sports and contact lenses can be equally frustrating as they can break, fall out or become irritated by dirt. Thousands of Optilase […]
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Can the results of Laser Eye Surgery be predicted?

Laser Eye Surgery is one of Northern Ireland’s most popular elective procedures, and at Optilase thousands of patients have already undergone the minimally invasive procedure and now enjoy waking up with perfect clear vision every day. At Optilase, we understand the importance of eyesight and the significance Laser Eye Surgery can have on a person’s […]
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What do your eye movements say about you?

Rapid eye movements are often barely discernible to the naked eye, but these tiny and often involuntary movements are now thought to be an indicator of how the brain evaluates time. If you have ever found yourself quickly deciding to switch to an alternative checkout in a supermarket with a seemingly shorter queue, this may […]
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Laser Eye Surgery can correct different prescriptions in each eye

Anyone who needs to wear glasses to correct a refractive error will often have two different prescription readings in for each eye. This is completely normal, as it is very rare to have the exact same refractive error in both eyes. A refractive error is present in the eye and related to either the length […]
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