With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, it’s only natural that your thoughts are turning to finding a thoughtful gift for your loved one. It can be a tricky thing to get right, especially if you’re after something that’s memorable and will be truly appreciated by the recipient. Instead of standard presents, such as jewellery, an expensive candle or a weekend away, why not Give The Gift of Good Vision?
This month is the month dedicated to raising awareness for AMD, a condition which affects over 600,000 people in the UK and a massive 196 million people globally (totalling 8.7% of the population worldwide). The numbers of people living with AMD are rising dramatically and some experts predict that 288 million people will be affected by 2040. This truly highlights the scale of the problem, especially when we look at just how debilitating AMD can be once it’s advanced.
We all know that drinking water and keeping hydrated is essential in order to stay healthy, but do you know how much being well hydrated can affect your eye health? For our eyes to stay healthy and feel comfortable, they need to be well hydrated with a good balance of tear film. Your eyes’ tear film has three different components – a watery layer, an oily layer, and a mucus layer.
We all know how crucial exercise is on a regular basis and the benefits it has for our bodies and overall health. However, did you know that your eyes also need exercise? In today’s society, in which we rely so heavily on digital screens, eye strain is very common. There are a number of eye exercises you can perform regularly to reduce eye strain, strengthen your eye muscles, and hopefully improve your vision to some degree.
We all know that our genes are responsible for lots of our characteristics, from hair and eye colour, to personality, and even for skills like singing and sporting ability. But have you ever considered how much of your eyesight and predisposition to eye diseases is inherited? We’re going to have a look into a few of the different common issues with eyesight and eye health, and at your probability of developing these with regards to your parents’ own eye health.
We have performed over 700,000 eye surgery procedures at Optimax since we were established in 1991. Thousands of these have been cataract surgery procedures, restoring youthful clear vision to people who suffered with cataracts. Although this is one of the most commonly performed procedures globally, and recovery is generally very quick and straightforward, there are a number of steps...
Waiting times for NHS cataract surgery have increased by 84% in England alone after the impact of the pandemic. In 2021, patients needing to undergo cataract surgery had to wait 9 months on average from their referral to the time of treatment.
Laser eye surgery is the most popular elective vision correction surgery in the world and has given around 30 million people freedom from glasses and contact lenses since it was invented in the 1990s. At Optimax, since our establishment in 1991, we have performed well over 700,000 procedures, so our patients come to us safe in the knowledge that we’re a highly experienced provider.
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month so, as we say every year, it’s the perfect time to discuss the ways in which we can raise awareness of this sight-threatening disease. Detecting glaucoma early is essential when it comes to receiving adequate treatment, so knowing what to look out for is crucial. This is why we’re going to share the symptoms so you can be fully informed about what to look out for in order to protect your vision.
This is a question we get asked a lot, so we wanted to cover it today on our blog and provide some information about cases where laser eye surgery may be needed for a second time, after your initial treatment. Simply put, yes, you can have laser eye surgery twice. However, the vast majority of our patients do not require a second procedure, as the changes made to your eye in laser eye surgery are permanent.
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