Wavefront technology involves obtaining a unique map of each eye as a whole, and not just your corneal surface. We conduct some scans at your initial consultation to create the map, gathering data from hundreds of points across your eye. These points vary from person to person, and even between your own two eyes, so it helps us to programme the laser with settings very specific to your own prescription and eye characteristics.
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a group of inherited eye diseases which affect the retina – the back of your eye that is light sensitive, allowing you to see. The retina is made up of photoreceptor cells which detect light and colour, called rods and cones. There are around 100 million rods in your retina, and between 6 and 7 million cones.
Laser eye surgery is a big decision and it’s important that you feel fully prepared and ready for treatment before your surgery day arrives. Knowing what to expect is a big part of feeling calm and confident, which is why we’ve shared details about the patient journey on our website here. You will also be given every piece of relevant literature before you commit to having laser eye surgery at Optimax...
Tunnel vision is a visual defect which affects your peripheral vision, narrowing the field of what you can see. Your side vision may disappear completely, allowing you to only see a small circle in front of your eyes. While loss of peripheral vision can sometimes be permanent, tunnel vision is often temporary and can be caused by a number of factors.
We recently spoke to our patient Taylor, a downhill mountain bike racing champion, all about his LASIK journey at Optimax. Taylor has competed in the World Cup for his sport and has an incredibly active lifestyle. Glasses were a no-go as he has to wear a protective helmet whilst riding...
An ocular migraine (also sometimes referred to as a retinal migraine) is an eye condition which causes temporary loss of vision or visual problems such as flashing lights or spots, affecting one eye. The visual effects are usually over within around half an hour from onset and are usually harmless, if rather unsettling at the time.
Cataracts tend to affect people in their 60s and beyond, becoming more common with each passing year. Cataracts impact more than 70% of people aged over 80 and cataract surgery is the most commonly performed surgery worldwide. It’s also considered one of the safest surgeries by the World Health Organisation...
Back in 2016, with her wedding coming up, Shona decided to look into options for vision correction surgery. She works as a Patient Advisor at Optimax and has guided many patients on their journeys to perfect vision over the years. As a glasses-wearer herself, Shona knew that treatment at Optimax was the next logical step for her.
When you reach your early to mid-40s, you probably find yourself holding small print further and further away from you, in order to be able to read it properly. You might even find yourself regularly switching between your reading glasses and your regular glasses constantly, which can start to feel very frustrating...
Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed your pupils appear more dilated than usual? It's usually nothing to worry about, but it could be a sign you have an underlying medical condition you are unaware of.
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