The AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology) defines monovision or blended vision as a corrective measure for dealing with presbyopia or "aging eye" - the normal eye aging process that makes it difficult to focus on close objects clearly....
Your eyes are one of your most important assets – in fact, sight is our dominant sense. We rely on sight to process crucial information about our environment.As we age, our eyesight deteriorates – and the most common cause of vision loss in people over...
If you’ve ever worn glasses or contact lenses you understand how expensive, delicate and time-consuming they can be. There’s a lot of cleaning, maintenance, appointments and cost that go into looking after your visual aids.It’s no wonder that Laser eye surgery (or LASIK) is a...
Are you looking into getting laser eye surgery? You would have by now come across lots of names and acronyms like SMILE, PRK and LASIK…. But what does it all mean? And what kind of laser eye surgery is right for you? Here, we talk...
Are you considering LASIK surgery? If you have been wearing contact lenses for a long time, then you may be considering this option. But what is better for you? There are a lot of conflicting opinions about the subject so I have put together the...
Eyes are an amazing part of the human body, but I bet you don’t know how incredible they really are! Here are 30 astonishing facts about eyes that will make you appreciate your peepers even more!The most common eye colour in the world is...
This guide covers the following:What exactly is laser eye surgery and how can it fix my eyes? How does the laser technology work? What are the risks of getting eye laser surgery? How much does the surgery cost? How to choose a clinic and...
By now, we all know the damage that smoking can do to our lungs and overall health.But have you thought about the damage it could be doing to your eyes? Most people are surprised to learn that smoking can cause permanent and often irreversible damage...
Laser eye surgery or LASIK, it’s a modern-day procedure whose effect on sight is a mystery to most people. For many people who have worn prescription lenses or contacts most of their life, it can seem to be a miracle procedure. It’s like you walk...
We humans are visual creatures. More than hearing, taste, touch or smell, we rely on our sight to make our way through the world. Few animals have vision that is as sensitive to a balance of colour, movement and detail as people.However, this also means...