Experts recommend that everyone has an eye test every two years, even if we think we have perfect vision. As well as being “windows to the soul”, your eyes are also windows to your overall health, providing indications of a range of diseases – both directly related to your eyes, and more general health.
Good eyesight is something which a lot of us probably take for granted and isn’t something we really value until it begins to deteriorate. It’s a classic case of “you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone”, but worsening vision brings a multitude of other health concerns with it.
We all know that many of our characteristics are inherited from our parents, from our hair and eye colour down to the shape of our nose. They might also pass down certain personality traits or athletic and academic abilities, but what about other aptitudes?
Spring is well and truly upon us and, while it’s lovely to have the blossoms out, the birds chirping away, and the lighter, brighter mornings, the allergies that come with the season aren’t quite as popular. Around 13 million people in the UK suffer from hay fever, which is essentially an allergy to pollen.
When people talk about laser eye surgery, lots of them aren’t aware that there is more than one type available. We offer two at Optimax – LASIK and LASEK – and we’re going to discuss the variations between them, as well as identifying the different advantages for each.
We’ve been looking into which other celebrities have had laser eye surgery and there’s no shortage of people to choose from! You may be surprised at some of the following names, and which procedures they’ve had.
People put off laser eye surgery or lens surgery for a number of reasons. There’s no denying that it’s a big decision, not least because we all know how important our eyesight is, but people also question the financial cost.
The natural ageing process is something which none of us can hide from. The physical and mental changes it brings are normal and, while you can combat some of them with cosmetic surgery and laser eye or lens surgery, it’s important to monitor things to ensure that you’re still healthy and that the changes are normal.
We all know how important our eyes are. Our sight is the sense that we rely on most on a day-to-day basis and, whether you’re considering eye surgery or not, your eye health should be up there amongst your top priorities. 74% of people in the UK wear glasses or have had laser eye or lens surgery to correct their vision.
Do you rely on glasses or contacts to see properly? Have you been considering vision correction for a while but haven’t known how to go about it? We’ve got a full list of all our procedures in one place to help you determine which treatment is best for you and your eyes.
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