Laser eye surgery has become synonymous with vision correction surgery but there are different types of surgery out there. One of the most recent advancements in Refractive Surgery is a procedure where a special lens is inserted into the patient’s eye to correct a person’s vision. This procedure uses what is called an Implantable CollamerContinue reading “5 Differences between ICL Surgery and Laser Eye Surgery”
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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”
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”