We’ve all heard that carrots help you see in the dark, but how much truth is actually in that saying? The idea originates from World War II where the British RAF began using new radar technology to target and shoot down enemy planes. Obviously, they wanted to keep this as secret as possible, so a rumour was spread that their pilots had such good night vision because they ate lots of carrots!
Have you ever noticed that the white part of your eyes is tinged with the colour yellow? This could be down to a number of different health conditions, such as jaundice, which can turn both your skin and the whites of your eyes yellow. It can also happen due to certain medications you may be taking, or even from a high level of alcohol consumption.
Hayden came to us in July 2021 after having considered laser eye surgery for a number of years. However, the one thing that had been stopping him was his phobia of anything touching his eyes, whether that was trying to put his contact lenses in, or someone administering eye drops to him. Hayden even didn’t like seeing other people touch their own eyes so it was clear that he would have to overcome this barrier before having laser eye surgery.
Making sure you’re suitable for laser eye surgery involves a number of examinations to ensure that it is safe for you to proceed to treatment. At Optimax, we have very stringent checks in place. We want the best results for our patients so, if we feel that you’re not entirely suitable for treatment, we won’t put you forward for it.
Sunglasses are a staple of most summer outfits, with many of us owning several pairs to suit every occasion possible. Even though the winter months aren’t as warm as summer, it doesn’t mean that the sun’s harmful UV rays suddenly go into hibernation. In fact, with the winter sun sitting lower in the sky...
If you haven’t already put up your Christmas decorations, then this weekend is likely to be the occasion for it. The majority of the nation agree that the first weekend of December is the perfect time to begin stringing gorgeous lights up outside your house and wrapping the Christmas tree in tinsel. If you’re in the market for some new decorative lights, you’ll need to decide between multi-coloured or white lights. And if you’re considering white lights, the next question is whether you opt for cool white or warm white. So many decisions to be made!
A pituitary tumour is a growth on the pituitary gland, and it is counted as a type of brain tumour. The pituitary gland sits a few centimetres behind your eyes and it is responsible for regulating metabolic rate, growth, fertility, menstrual cycle and pregnancy hormones, to name just a few points. The most common issue that people have with their pituitary gland is that they experience a growth on it called an adenoma. This is a type of tumour and it can cause the pituitary gland to produce too many or not enough hormones. In fact, 8% of all brain tumours diagnosed in the UK each year are pituitary tumours.
Strokes occur when the blood supply to part of your brain is cut off. A stroke is a medical emergency and the sooner you receive treatment, the less affected you are likely to be.
Back in April this year, we treated our patient Sara with LASEK surgery in both eyes. Sara had been struggling with glasses and contact lenses for a number of years but finally took the plunge and visited us after her friend had treatment with Optimax and loved her results!
Most of us are actively trying to reduce our impact on the environment, whether that’s recycling our plastic bottles or taking public transport instead of driving. However, something we might not consider is the effect of our disposable contact lenses on the environment. As much as we may try to avoid single-use plastics where possible, contact lenses are actually a huge part of the problem.
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