If you’re tuned into the world of beauty and cosmetics and you’ve spent any time online in recent months, chances are you’ll have heard of fox eye surgery (also sometimes called ‘cat eye surgery’). Trends come and go, and one that seems to be very popular lately is the ‘fox eye’ look.
Eye colour is an amazingly unpredictable thing. Two brown eyed parents can have a green eyed child (eye colour can be influenced by as many as 16 different genes!), a baby born with blue eyes may become brown eyed two weeks later, and certain eye conditions can cause your eye colour to change later in life. We’re going to look into which personality traits are typically associated with various eye colours...
When patients ask us about our vision correction options, quite a few of them mention keratoconus and the effects it’s had on their vision. We’re going to answer some of the most common questions about keratoconus, its causes and symptoms, and how it can be treated to prevent further deterioration to your vision over years to come.
ICL (Implantable Contact Lens) surgery – also known as Phakic IOLs – is a great vision correction alternative to laser eye surgery. Our ICL of choice at Optimax is the EVO Visian ICL by STAAR. The implantable lens is inserted into the eye via a small incision, where it sits behind the iris but in front of the natural eye lens. Unlike with other lens surgeries, ICL surgery leaves your natural lens in place so...
A couple of weeks ago, we covered some of the most common eye problems, including how to identify them and how they can be treated. We discussed cataracts, keratoconus, blepharitis, age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma, which you can read about here.
At Optimax, we know that the cost of laser eye surgery is something that can cause people to have some hesitancy around opting for the treatment. We have a fixed price of £1,995 per eye, regardless of your prescription, and we offer payment plans in order to help you spread the cost. These payment plans can be set up over different periods of time, from 12 months to 48 months. Our 12 month plan is even interest free...
We’re all aware of ways in which we can make an effort to stay healthy when it comes to diet and exercise, but how many of us make a conscious effort to protect our vision and eye health? A number of common eye problems can actually be avoided – or their onset can be delayed – by making lifestyle changes and being aware of what to look out for so you can seek prompt treatment.
Pigmentary glaucoma is a form of glaucoma which is caused by pigment dispersion syndrome (PDS). PDS occurs when pigment granules (these make up the colour of your eye) flake off from the iris and end up in the clear fluid of your eye, known as the aqueous humor. There are a number of theories as to why PDS develops but one idea is that vigorous exercise can cause increased pigment release...
Today is ‘Read A Book Day’, so when better to delve into reading glasses and why we need them? Relying on reading glasses is a normal part of ageing and it typically happens once a person hits their 40s. In fact, 83% of people aged 45+ rely on reading glasses. Even if you’ve never needed glasses or contact lenses before, it’s very common to need reading glasses...
We know that a lot of our patients come to us after being referred by a friend. In fact, that’s why we have our Refer a Friend scheme in place! Today on the blog, we’re featuring two sisters who had their treatment on the same day with us a couple of months ago. Jacqueline and Catherine first visited Optimax Belfast several years ago...
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