Need to know Precautions to vision correction procedures are just as important as the actual procedure. Having vision correction surgery done is joint responsibility by the clinic, the doctor and YOU, the patient. The way you take care of yourself before and after your correction greatly affect the efficacy and success of your procedure. WeContinue reading “Precautions before and after surgery”
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Cattie’s SMILE LASIK Story
by Cattie Thompson_November 29th, 2020 My story The idea of traveling for a procedure that could change the way I see the world, like SMILE vision correction, never crossed my mind. Never had I dreamed that I would be living in a foreign country looking at cosmetic procedures beyond vision corrective surgery and all within a doableContinue reading “Cattie’s SMILE LASIK Story”
How lasers have changed vision correction
Brief history of vision correction Vision impairment is a problem that has plagued mammals for millennia. The first solution to fixing vision problems was to use glasses in order to rectify poor vision. The first glasses were developed as far back as the 13th century. They were made in a northern Italian city called Pisa.Continue reading “How lasers have changed vision correction”
Astigmatism
Astigmatism is also one of those confusing medical terms that people don’t know the meaning of and also don’t dare ask. In actual fact if you have read our article on Myopia and Hyperopia then you are already halfway there to understanding what astigmatism is. What is astigmatism? So, what exactly is astigmatism? A normal,Continue reading “Astigmatism”
Myopia and Hyperopia
When discussing matters of eyesight, it is common to hear phrases like: Myopia, Hyperopia, Retina, lens etc. thrown around. But does anybody actually know what any of these terms mean? The real truth is that most people just nod in agreement, without understanding some of the basic problems that might be causing vision impairment. InContinue reading “Myopia and Hyperopia”
Celebs at B&VIIT
As we all know, A-listers and superstars are still only human like us. This means that just as many celebs need vision correction as your ordinary citizen. The question is, where do they go? The only answer is, B&VIIT! Why they trust us? When it comes to vision correction, we are the preferred choice. ChosenContinue reading “Celebs at B&VIIT”
Vision correction – Why some people can choose their procedure and other can’t
How vision correction helps us and common misunderstandings Vision correction is an extremely confusing topic for most people. Regardless of what country you come from. From the examination process, to the choices available and even the down time and pain levels. Patients frequently say the same things, “I’m scared of the pain of LASEK soContinue reading “Vision correction – Why some people can choose their procedure and other can’t”
Research direction of AI vision correction
The patients and doctors have different questions when they first meet at the doctor’s office. The thing that the patient is most curious about is ‘How well will I see after the surgery?’. In contrast, the first question that doctor has is ‘Is this the eye condition that needs surgery?’ or whether surgery is possible.Continue reading “Research direction of AI vision correction”
Vision Correction Surgery X AI
Can I receive refractive surgery? The cornea is the main element of the eye to be analyzed when determining the viability of refractive surgery. Various measurements regarding the cornea have to be taken to decide if someone can have refractive surgery. This includes: thickness and strength of the cornea, flatness and the overall topography ofContinue reading “Vision Correction Surgery X AI”
AI in Ophthalmology
AI adoption (what, how) AI is so ubiquitous these days that it is almost impossible to do anything without the assistance of an AI machine. What’s even more surprising is that we are not even aware how present AI is in our lives. From the videos we watch on YouTube and TikTok, to the moviesContinue reading “AI in Ophthalmology”