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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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You don’t have to live with Short Sightedness

Myopia or short sightedness is a fairly common refractive error that occurs when the refractive ability of the eye is too powerful and causes light to focus in front of, rather than directly on the retina. The cornea at the front of the eye is accountable for almost 70% of the eye’s refractive power but […]
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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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New app claims to improve eyesight

Researchers at the University of California have created an app specifically designed to help train the visual cortex of the brain to process information more effectively so that distance vision is improved. The app was developed and tested on the university’s baseball team who were all required to complete 25-minute “workouts” on their smart device […]
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Relax without the need for reading glasses

The perils of old age may be too long to list, but one all-too common side effect of growing old is developing presbyopia, which is an eye condition that literally means ‘old eye’. Presbyopia can appear in adults any age after 40, although sometimes early-onset presbyopia can present even earlier. Affecting near vision, presbyopia is […]
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No need to travel abroad for eye surgery

When it comes to elective procedures like LASIK, it can be tempting to outsource to a foreign country that offers significant discounts in price compared to here at home.   However, it is worth considering the broader picture when deciding where to undergo refractive surgery, especially since the cost of Laser Eye Surgery had dropped […]
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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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Discover a life unlimited by glasses or contacts with LASIK

Glasses and contact lenses may seem like a non-issue for those who have never had to rely on them to live life from day-to-day.   But for anyone with a refractive error who cannot see unaided by prescription lenses, glasses and contact lenses do restrict what you can and cannot do on a daily basis. […]
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Make your Life Easier with Laser Eye Surgery from Optilase

Misplaced your glasses again? If you wear glasses you will be familiar with the all-consuming irrational anger that accompanies the endless search for your glasses even though you could swear that you just put them down over there a minute ago. Rather than spending countless hours hunting for a pair of glasses that you don’t […]
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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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