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Does wearing glasses everyday weaken eyesight?

Every morning when you put on your glasses, the world suddenly appears wonderfully clear and in focus. If you wear glasses for distance clarity, you will most likely need to wear them constantly - all day, every day. In this instance, you may have the odd fleeting thought when you wonder if wearing glasses tailored […]
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Astigmatism Treatment at Optilase Northern Ireland

Perhaps one of the lesser well known refractive errors that can be treated with Laser Eye Surgery, astigmatism is often present in one or both corneas. Named after the Greek words “without” (a) “a point” (stigma), astigmatism affects vision clarity by way of distorting incoming light. In cases of astigmatism, light rays are projected onto […]
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Your Eyesight and what can go wrong

Your eyes are powerful sensory organs that work alongside your nervous system to enable you to see and interact with the outside world. The instant you open your eyes in the morning, they will automatically begin their daily routine of processing light and liaising with the brain via the optic nerve. How the eye receives […]
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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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What you can do about Presbyopia

Stiff joints and niggling aches and pains are the all-too familiar signs of getting older, but a lot of people can be taken by surprise when their eyesight starts deteriorating. The steady decline of near vision after the age of 40 can dramatically impact your everyday routine, with simple activities such as looking at your […]
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The difference between near and distance vision

Without thinking about it, your eyes will automatically adjust to accommodate your vision needs, be it looking at something in the distance or reading text up close. This innate focusing mechanism is accredited to the naturally flexible lens that is able to change shape quickly. Light enters the eye and must pass through the cornea, […]
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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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What you need to know about Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that presents in a person with high blood glucose levels which can be a result of the pancreas not producing enough insulin, or else cells are unable to respond to the insulin that is produced. Diabetes can affect a person’s eyesight with the most common condition developing being, Diabetic Retinopathy, […]
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What is Diabetic Macular Edema?

Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) affects the centre-most point of the retina at the back of the eye known as the macula. The macula is an extremely important part of the eye that contains photoreceptors known as cones which absorb bright light and interpret colours to enable a person to experience detailed central vision. DME is […]
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Safeguard your eyesight from glaucoma

Glaucoma is relatively common eye disorder caused by an elevated level of eye pressure that, if left untreated could cause blindness. Early detection can help slow down the progression of glaucoma which damages the optic nerve found at the back of the eye. Glaucoma tends to progress slowly at first, making the condition virtually symptomless […]
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Is your vision less than perfect?

Impaired vision can negatively impact on your daily life and prevent you from carrying out simple tasks such as reading or watching television comfortably. For mild vision problems such as an ever-so-slight blurring of text either up close or in the distance, often the brain can train the eyes to compensate for the defect which […]
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