Category: Laser Eye Surgery

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How reliable is Laser Eye Surgery?

Laser Eye Surgery continues to be one of the most popular elective procedures being performed in Northern Ireland, which can be attributed in part to its incredible success rate. In the last decade, great strides have been made in the field of Laser Eye Surgery thanks to innovative technological advances and previously unknown information about […]
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No regrets with Laser Eye Surgery at Optilase

Wearing glasses may not seem like a big deal for anyone who has never needed to use them every day, but if your prescription increases as vision acuity decreases, you may find yourself wholly reliant on a single item – your glasses. Laser Eye Surgery is a life changing experience that reverses years of having […]
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The cornea and its role in human vision

Located at the front of the eye, the cornea is a unique connective tissue found in the human body in that it is completely transparent and it receives its nourishment from the various fluids found in the eye. Incoming light enters the eye via the cornea in parallel rays, which must be refracted or bent […]
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The Type of Laser used during Laser Eye Surgery

A common misconception about Laser Eye Surgery is that it involves dangerous, hot laser beams near one of the most sensitive parts of the body. This is not the case! The cool beam laser used in the procedure is a precision instrument. The Excimer Laser revolutionized the practical application of laser energy during surgeries and […]
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How your Cornea controls your eyesight

The human eye and how it processes images we see involves a series of complex biological processes taking place together, but sometimes the quality of vision can be impaired because of abnormalities in its structure. Once of the most common irregularities found in the human eye that affects eyesight relates to the shape of the […]
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Can a teenager have Laser Eye Surgery?

Throughout childhood the body is continuously growing, and during the teenage years when there is an unprecedented growth spurt the eyes are susceptible to changing shape.   Teenagers who need glasses in order to see clearly will not be able to undergo Laser Eye Surgery because it is likely that their eyesight will continue to […]
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Why is Laser Eye Surgery unsuitable for pregnant women?

Laser Eye Surgery in the last decade has advanced hugely in terms of technique as a result of advances in science and technology, which have stood to benefit Optilase patients by making the procedure safer, more affordable and minimally invasive.   While there are a number of considerations that might preclude a person from the […]
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Preparing for Laser Eye Surgery

One of the first steps in preparing yourself for Laser Eye Surgery is to be 100% comfortable  and informed about the procedure that will be taking place and to always ask any questions you may have in the lead up to the day of surgery. During your free consultation at any one of our Optilase […]
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Changing how the eye sees with Laser Eye Surgery

The human brain is the control centre for eyesight and relies upon incoming light being processed and transmitted accurately by the eyes to the visual cortex at the back of the brain, near the base of the skull. How well a person sees is determined by a number of complex biological and chemical processes being […]
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Presbyopia - How the Eye Ages

Are you suddenly having trouble seeing things up close? Like every other part of the body, the eyes are susceptible to the ageing process. This means that if you are over the age of 40 you will have probably noticed a gradual decline in your ability to see things clearly if they are up close. […]
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