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Laser eye surgery is a life changing decision that can have a huge impact on your vision and overall quality of life. And preparation is key. When you are preparing for laser eye surgery, your healthcare provider will give you a list of do’s and don’ts that you must follow.  It’s important that these steps […]

EVO ICL (Implantable Collamer® Lens) has taken the industry by storm, offering a game-changing solution in vision correction. A reversible, lens-based alternative to laser eye surgery, it’s becoming an increasingly popular treatment for near-sightedness and astigmatism.  Unlike traditional treatment options like LASIK, PRK and SMILE surgeries, EVO ICL can treat higher prescription ranges, providing a solution for patients who […]

LASIK surgery can be a life changing treatment, restoring your vision and eliminating your reliance on glasses and contact lenses. With up to 95% of patients reporting high satisfaction levels, it’s easy to see why LASIK is a popular treatment.  If you are considering laser eye surgery, understanding the recovery is essential. Here’s everything you need to […]

Are you considering laser eye surgery but are unsure of which option is best for you? If you have done any research, you will have noticed that PRK, LASIK and SMILE are some of the most common options.  But what are the pros and cons of each? What recovery time and side effects are there? […]

Our eyesight naturally changes as we age, so it makes sense that people of all ages want to access laser eye surgery. Before we get into the eligibility of different age groups, let’s outline LASIK itself. LASIK is a procedure where the cornea of the eye is reshaped with laser beams to help correct eye […]

Astigmatism is a common eye condition that affects approximately 1 in 3 people. The condition is mild for most people and typically is just something you’re born with, though it is possible to develop it later in life. Astigmatism causes your lens and/or cornea to be a different shape, think an American football rather than […]

Our eyes are some of the most important organs that we rely on every day. We use them to enjoy watching the television or reading a book, to see where we need to go when crossing the road and driving the kids to school, and we use them when we go to the shops to […]

Are you tired of wearing glasses or contact lenses and looking for a permanent fix? Maybe you’ve considered getting either SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction) or LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) laser surgery, and you’re wondering which option is best suited to you. Both are advanced procedures with high success rates, but they work differently, […]

When you’ve been providing laser eye surgery procedures for nearly two decades, you hear a lot of interesting questions. And as technological advances in ophthalmology increase, new procedures are gaining a following and raising a whole slew of questions. Thanks to social media and insta-fame, the word is spreading (along with a deep desire to […]

August was Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. Prevent Blindness instituted the awareness month to inspire parents and educators to prioritize children’s vision as they wrap out summer and head back to school. We’re all for it because we believe eye health is vital all year long no matter what age you are. And although August may have come […]

There are many different types of laser eye surgery available for people who aren’t suitable for LASIK. After all, LASIK is a very specific procedure that involves creating a small flap in the surface of your cornea to change the way that your eye processes images. If it would not be suitable to create that […]

Mom. Mommy. Mama. Mother. Ma. Mum. No matter what you call her, you know that the mom figure in your life. She deserves so much more than anything that can be wrapped in a box. Which is probably why you’re still searching for that perfect gift. But have no fear. Mother’s day may be nearly […]