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Did you know that we provide more than just laser eye surgery at Optimax? As well as a range of cataract and lens treatments, we also offer cosmetic eye surgery, also known as Blepharoplasty.

At some point in our lives, we have or will experience sudden bloodshot eyes. The common “red vei

At first, the idea can seem quite attractive. Jet off to a warm country, soak up a bit of sun, and return (hopefully) with 20/20 vision. What’s not to like?

We know that choosing where to have your laser eye surgery is an important decision and can feel quite daunting. That’s not to mention making sure you know which type of treatment to opt for – be that LASIK, LASEK, PRK or SMILE – or choosing your specific surgeon.

Nystagmus is a condition whereby a person suffers with involuntary, uncontrollable eye movements. The condition can often make someone’s eyes look like they are shaking, moving quickly either from side to side, up and down, or in a circular motion.

We see it all the time on laser eye discussion threads – people saying they could never consider vision correction treatment because of one thing. One film that’s traumatised them and left them scarred for life… it’s Final Destination 5.

Keeping an eye on your child’s vision is perhaps even more important than monitoring your own, as often they can’t or don’t communicate that there is anything wrong at all. This especially goes for young children who might have been born with an eye condition or severe refractive error...

At Optimax, we offer a range of lens surgeries including implantable contact lenses, cataract surgery, and refractive lens exchanges. The processes for cataract surgery and a refractive lens exchange (RLE) are the same, both involving the removal of the eye’s natural lens and replacing it with an artificial lens.

Halloween is very nearly upon us! You’ve no doubt already carefully considered your costume, and might have even laid it out ready for the big day. Whether you’re donning a witch’s hat, devil’s horns, or simply draping yourself in a ghostly white sheet, you need to think about whether or not you’ll be enhancing your outfit with coloured cosmetic contact lenses...

People cry for a whole host of different reasons, whether that’s feeling happy, sad, overwhelmed… or maybe they’re just chopping onions. We actually produce three different types of tears which are all triggered by various factors.