Eye Care Blog : 2019
Optimax news and insights provide a flavour of how life can be brighter and more enjoyable after treatment with us...
We hope these updates help provide you with better an understanding of our vision correction treatments and their benefits.
30 December 2019
Why do we get dark circles under our eyes?
This time of year can be particularly stressful and busy with lots of social engagements, hosting commitments, and late nights all round. Although many of us have a bit of extra time off work around this time of year...
Read more23 December 2019
6 ways that increased Christmas drinking affects our vision
When we think of Christmas, we’re all imagining the amazing food, the traditional carols, and the beautiful lights. For many people, however, the festive season would not be complete without the drinks commonly consumed in the month of December...
Read more19 December 2019
Boost your eye health with this Christmas salmon recipe
Christmas is just around the corner and you’re probably gearing up for a traditional roast dinner with turkey, sprouts and all the trimmings. However, if you fancy something a little different, you might want to consider a step away from your typical Christmas dinner and look some other options.
Read more17 December 2019
Are you colour blind? Find out about the causes and day to day effects
Think about how many times a day we rely on our colour vision. You’re driving to work and you can see when the traffic light turns from red to green, or perhaps you’re cooking chicken for dinner and check inside to see if it’s cooked through.
Read more12 December 2019
Does lack of sleep affect your vision?
Feeling tired seems to be an unavoidable part of adult life. You drag yourself out of bed at 6.30am when the alarm sounds, heading bleary-eyed for the bathroom. Fast forward an hour and you’re struggling to keep your eyes open on your commute to the office.
Read more10 December 2019
Can you go blind from laser eye surgery?
There is some debate online surrounding the topic of blindness from laser eye surgery – some sources say it’s never happened, while others refute this claim entirely.
Read more05 December 2019
Meet Dr Mughal, laser surgeon at Optimax
We know how important it is to meet your surgeon before treatment, so we sat down with one of our laser surgeons, Dr Mughal, and asked him a few questions to help prospective patients get to know him better.
Read more03 December 2019
Can central heating in winter cause dry eye disease?
Have you noticed your eyes feeling a bit grittier, drier, redder and tired in recent weeks? Well, you’re not alone and the good news is that there’s a perfectly reasonable explanation for it.
Read more28 November 2019
Is eye colour-changing surgery dangerous?
Have you always dreamed of having eyes a different colour to your natural hue? Well, you’re not alone. Cosmetic surgery to change the colour of your iris is on the rise, so we thought we’d take a look at the technicalities of it...
Read more26 November 2019
Can photo flash damage your eyes?
We’ve all been in front of the camera with a cheesy grin fixed to our faces, waiting to hear the shutter click and the camera flash. Then, when it does eventually happen, we’ve all been momentarily blinded by the flash...
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