All Entries in the "Education" Category
LASIK and being a Pilot
Find out the legal CAA requirements for being a pilot after having LASIK, LASEK or PRK
What kinds of laser eye surgery are there? Part 1
There are three main treatment choices for anyone thinking of having laser eye surgery. But which one will be right for you? Find out in this two part posting for anyone considering laser eye surgery.
What is an excimer laser & how does it correct vision?
The excimer laser produces a high-energy, cool ultraviolet light beam in pulses and delivers the pulses to a surface of the eye’s cornea, precise enough to etch a human hair -see the photos!
CAUTION: Laser Eye Surgery Ahead!
The most common reason I hear from people who have not yet decided to go for laser eye correction is that they are cautious and worried that something might go wrong. The results you will get, and live with, will depend on four factors. Find out more…
Z-LASIK and iLASIK laser eye surgery explained
Z-LASIK: means blade free LASIK using the new Swiss Ziemer laser to make a corneal flap, rather than a traditional blade.
Essential UK Guide to Laser Eye Surgery Part 2 – Reading Your Prescription
Here is Part 2 of the Essential UK Guide to Laser Eye Surgery slideshows. It covers how to read your prescription and know what all the numbers mean. This is really useful to know for when you call up a clinic to find out if you are suitable for LASIK or PRK laser eye surgery, [...]
LASIK & LASEK – which laser eye surgery procedure is best for me?
What is the difference in the two laser eye surgery procedures? There are basically two laser refractive procedures to correct myopia (short sight), hyperopia (long sight) and astigmatism: 1) LASIK and 2) LASEK. [You can consider LASEK and PRK as basically the same procedure for most discussions - they are both forms of 'surface' laser [...]
Essential UK Guide to Laser Eye Surgery Part 1 – Needing Glasses
I have put together a short slide show for Part 1 of the Essential UK Guide to Laser Eye Surgery Slideshows. You can see it here: Essential UK Guide to Laser Eye Surgery Part 1 – Why You Need Glasses It covers the 4 reasons why you need to wear glasses and what is happening [...]
New video on why you need glasses
Watch this video to learn more about why you need glasses. It explains about short sight, long sight, astigmatism and presbyopia. www.youtube.com/watch?v=c49fqi966os
What are ‘femtosecond’ eye lasers?
I get asked about the so-called ‘femtosecond‘ lasers now being used in LASIK laser eye surgery, and what these devices do. OK, here are the answers. First of all, LASIK eye surgery is a laser procedure with two parts. First we have to make a thin flap from the top part of the cornea, basically [...]
PRK Video – the Basics
Video showing a very brief overview of the PRK surface laser procedure, as well as covering short sight, long sight and astigmatism. LASIK remains the most popular laser eye surgery procedure worldwide. In Italy, though, surface laser (PRK, LASEK) is very popular. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZZguJNitnU
LASIK video – the Basics Part 1
Video showing a very brief overview of the LASIK procedure, as well as covering short sight, long sight and astigmatism. Simple and to the point. www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7VRghAtwXU
LASIK & laser eye surgery
Follow this blog for regular updates on what is happening in the LASIK world.You can sign up for the feed for blog postings, podcasts and webcasts on what is going on in the world of laser eye surgery (LASIK, LASEK and PRK). Find out if LASIK or another procedure is right for you. Is it [...]
hi Dave, I will reply directly with my team, but yes, LASIK plus the KAMRA inlay is the most advanced ...
I WAS TOLD 3 YEARS AGO I COULD NOT HAVE LASER SURGERY FOR READING MY LONG DISTANCE WAS OK AT ...
Hi there, first of all this is an excellent site!
I am having LASIK this week (with one of the ...
Thanks so much for your reply Doctor. Just to get your opinion on a few points you missed out:
1. What's ...
Hi Dave again,
Thank you for all your responses. I've been finding this blog very informative and useful.
One further question I ...
Yes, this is what I meant, blurry at distance.
don't know why but i am scared like he** ;) may ...
Hi David,
Hope you don’t mind me getting involved in this thread, but I have been advised I have some dryness ...
hi....i have cornea thickness of 480...and have been advised for bladless lasik surgery ....please advise is it safe or is ...
Dear David,
Many thanks - I'll start taking the flaxseed oil as you suggest and plan to travel to London ...
Hi Dave,
I Type this with great concern, my night vision has not improved since i got the C TEN procdure ...
Hello Dave,
I'm 38 and looking at having LASIK. My vision is -6.50 in the right and -6.00 in the left. ...