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Advantages and Disadvantages of LASIK

LASIK (laser in-situ keratomileusis) is a popular surgical procedure for those who want to correct their vision problems. It can fix astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness. The procedure reshapes the cornea so that light travels through it properly and allows you to focus like your eyes were meant to. There are no blades involved and the […]
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Common Questions and Answers about LASIK

Laser eye surgery is a big decision. The changes are permanent; therefore, you are likely to have a lot of questions regarding the preparation, recovery and side effects. It is important to realise that there is no “wrong” or “silly” question and a good surgeon is there to answer every concern you may have. To […]
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Considering Laser Eye Surgery or Kamra? Why You Need a Free Consultation First

An initial consultation is not just for the surgeon to assess your case; it is for you too. This no-obligation visit allows you to evaluate the clinic, surgeons, technology and see if you are a suitable candidate. Most laser eye surgery centres offer free consultations and complimentary assessments to patients thinking about laser eye surgery. […]
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Understanding Astigmatism

Astigmatism is one of the most misunderstood terms when it comes to vision. Not only is it frequently pronounced wrong - “stigmatism” versus the correct “astigmatism” - but those who are diagnosed often tend to think they have an eye disease. Just like farsightedness and nearsightedness issues, astigmatism is a simple refractive error of the […]
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The Facts About Hyperopia

Hyperopia, more commonly referred to as farsightedness, is a common vision issue. With this vision problem, you can see distant objects with ease, but anything up close becomes blurred and difficult to focus on. Do You Have Farsightedness? Many people with farsightedness do not realize they have a problem. But, they have symptoms that can […]
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The 5 Biggest Benefits of LASIK Eye Surgery

LASIK, a form of laser eye surgery, offers numerous benefits to those who opt for it. Whether you have worn glasses your entire life or only the past few years, there are a few strong reasons to consider this innovative procedure. Benefits of LASIK If you have specific questions about how LASIK can improve your […]
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Do You Qualify for Laser Eye Surgery?

LASIK is only successful when a patient meets specific criteria. While most people with vision problems are candidates for laser eye surgery, not everyone may qualify. The best way to see if you are a candidate is to meet with a surgeon and review the criteria checklist. What Qualifies You as a Candidate? The effectiveness […]
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A flexible lens that's inserted in your eye could cure your vision problems forever

A flexible lens that’s surgically implanted in the eye could replace glasses for millions of individuals who find reading at short distances problematic. The Kamra Inlay is currently available privately in the UK as a fifteen-minute surgery that costs £5,000 for both eyes. The device is actually a thin disc with a tiny opening in […]
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Presbyopia implants improve vision

Corneal implants could provide an alternative to reading glasses in patients with presbyopia, according to new evidence presented at the annual meeting for the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). Researchers presenting at AAO 2014 in Chicago last week (October 18), showed that the KAMRA inlay, a thin ‘doughnut-shaped’ ring device inserted into the cornea, can […]
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The tiny eye implant replacing reading glasses

Reading glasses could become obsolete thanks to a tiny optical implant that sharpens vision, scientists say. The implant, a tiny ring placed beneath the eye's surface in a procedure lasting only 15 minutes, allowed more than 80 per cent of those treated to read a newspaper without glasses, a trial found. The device, called Kamra, […]
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Got Questions about the KAMRA™ Inlay?

Life has much more to offer than a constant search for your reading glasses that seem disappear down the side of the armchair or couch at a moment’s notice. At Optilase clinics across Northern Ireland the KAMRA™ inlay is a minimally invasive long term alternative to reading glasses. The revolutionary inlay which is only 3.8mm […]
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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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