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LASIK and Dry Eyes
A temporary reduction in tears following LASIK happens in all cases, although many are unaware of it. It happens because the superficial corneal nerves are cut during flap creation.
Laser Eye Treatment CAN be Reversed
Most people don’t realise that laser eye surgery, including LASIK, LASEK and PRK procedures, CAN be fully reversed.
SAFETY of LASIK Part 1: What are the Risks of LASIK?
LASIK risk continues to drop as doctors and engineers perfect the equipment used in the treatment. Advances in technology have made a big part of the difference here so make sure you are getting that latest equipment and not an older fashioned approach.
LASIK for USAF Pilots and Astronauts
One week after surgery more than 76 percent of femtosecond laser patients achieved an uncorrected visual acuity of at least 20/16 (better than 20/20) compared to only 58 percent of microkeratome patients # In an evaluation of 785 pilots, 89% of Navy aviators evaluated their ability to land on an aircraft carrier as moderately to significantly better after laser eye surgery. None said it was worse after treatment
LASIK and PRK – Which is Safer?
Is LASIK or PRK safer in the long term? Which laser eye surgery procedure should I choose? Find the answers here.
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 a [...]
Z LASIK performs very well with corneal scars
We have been using the Ziemer LDV for 3 weeks now with great results. Vision results and flap creation have been excellent and without any complications.
For eyes with pre-existing corneal scars there has always been a question mark over the ability of femtosecond lasers to create LASIK flaps as the scar tissue may prevent the [...]
hi Stevie
People should not be guided by £395 headline prices. The reality is that quality laser eye surgery cost £3-4,000+, ...
Dear Dave,
Like most, I've been researching the possibility of surgery for some time, and have slowly noticed the high street ...
hi my husband went to have his eyes done today and the exact same thing happened!
i complained bitterly and pointed ...
Hi Dave,
My girlfriend has just been for a consultation today with a view to undergoing laser eye surgery. Unfortunately owing ...
Hi Terry, I have had a Lasik eye surgery to correct my vision about a year ago. I have been ...
Hi Dave,
I had Lasik treatment on both eyes three months ago. I now need a recorrection. My surgeon told me ...
I also have TLS and am just now (2 years after surgery) getting treated for it. It's common for it ...
I am in the Canadian army and can't decide on which procedure to go with because I am going to ...
Hi Dave
I've been reading all the posts and they sound very helpful. I've been very tempted to get lazer eye ...
I am 17 and would love to be a pilot in the RAF but am myopic. Do you know if ...
Thank you very much for your answer, it really calmed me down a bit.
Best regards,
Eleonora 
Hi Marie
The Clinical Suitability Guidelines followed when patients are assessed for Laser Eye Surgery at Optical Express are set and ...
Dear Dave
Thanks for the reply and the information you have put my mind at ease and my glasses dont have ...
Hi Dave, Thank you for the information; it has certainly given me food for thought and I'm so glad I ...
Dear Dave
That's really helpful - thank you. I plan to book an appointment at your clinic so that I ...