Category Archives: Laser Eye Surgery

How does laser eye surgery work?

If you are considering having laser eye surgery then you may be interested in understanding exactly how the procedure corrects your vision. The way laser eye surgery works is the same for both Lasik and Lasek and this post will explain this … Continue reading

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Does laser eye surgery always work?

Does laser eye surgery always work? When deciding whether or not to have laser eye surgery there are various factors that you are likely to consider, such as the risks of laser eye surgery and also the cost of laser … Continue reading

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Laser eye surgery aftercare

If you are thinking about having laser eye surgery then it is important to know what your commitments are with regards to after-care appointments following the procedure. Aftercare appointments will vary slightly depending on whether you have had Lasik or Lasek eye … Continue reading

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Laser eye surgery and The RAF

For those people joining the RAF who currently wear glasses or contact lenses there are various questions that you are likely to have about the application. A lot of the information about the visual requirements can be a little confusing, … Continue reading

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Laser eye surgery and the army

If you are currently in the army or are considering joining, then you may have wondered what the regulations are regarding laser eye surgery. This is of course assuming you that you don’t already have perfect vision. Up until quite recently the … Continue reading

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Laser eye surgery and the police

If you currently wear glasses or contact lenses and are considering joining the police, then you have probably wondered what the current regulations are with regards to laser eye surgery. Let’s first take a brief look at the visual standards … Continue reading

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Laser eye surgery and pregnancy

If you are pregnant, considering getting pregnant or are still breast feeding, it is important that you know the answer to the following questions: Can I have laser eye surgery if I am pregnant? Can I have laser eye surgery … Continue reading

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Laser eye surgery and floaters

People sometimes complain that following laser eye surgery they are more aware of floaters but is there really a connection between the two? It is probably best to first explain what floaters are before we address this question:

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Can laser eye surgery correct nearsightedness?

Yes laser eye surgery can correct near sightedness and it can do so extremely effectively. In order to understand how laser vision correction treats near sightedness, it is first best to explain exactly what near sightedness means. Near sightedness is … Continue reading

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Can laser eye surgery correct farsightedness?

Laser eye surgery has corrected the eyesight of millions of people worldwide and is effective on all types of prescriptions. Laser eye surgery can correct farsightedness (also called long sightedness and hypermetropia) although it cannot correct it for as high … Continue reading

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