Eye Care Blog
Optimax news and insights provide a flavour of how life can be brighter and more enjoyable after treatment with us...
We hope these updates help provide you with better an understanding of our vision correction treatments and their benefits.
14 October 2021
Do you have tiny white bumps around your eyes? Find out what ‘milia’ are
Have you ever seen small white bumps on your face, particularly on your upper cheeks or around your eyes? Chances are it’s milia (plural: milia, single: milium). They’re painless small white cysts that don’t feel itchy or irritated unless they are picked or aggravated. Milia typically appear in clusters, feel hard, and are usually easy to identify.
Read more12 October 2021
Optimax Liverpool: Meet clinic manager Rebecca
Today, we’re chatting with Rebecca, clinic manager of our Liverpool clinic. Rebecca has been with us for almost 6 years and certainly knows a thing or two about laser eye surgery, cataract/RLE treatment, and implantable contact lenses.
Read more07 October 2021
Ask a patient: Mariam’s LASIK story
In August this year, we treated our lovely patient Mariam with LASIK surgery. Mariam is an optometrist herself and spends her days talking all things eyes and vision with her patients. She was short sighted and relied on either glasses or contact lenses every day for even the smallest of tasks.
Read more30 September 2021
Optimax Brighton: Meet Zena and Louise
We often hear from our patients that seeing the clinic and meeting Optimax team members makes them feel more comfortable. Knowing who is going to be there in the surgery room and at your aftercare appointments gives you a better idea of what to expect and we know that seeing a familiar face makes all the difference!
Read more23 September 2021
7 of the most common eye diseases: National Eye Health Week 2021
National Eye Health Week runs for the week from Monday 20th September 2021. We’re passionate about all things eyes – not just laser eye surgery! – and we spend a great deal of time ensuring that our website is place where you can become informed about a range of different eye conditions and diseases. This week, we’re shining a light on some of the most common eye diseases and conditions...
Read more16 September 2021
Patients’ most common questions around cataract surgery
We get lots of questions about cataract surgery from our patients and, believe us, there’s no such thing as a silly question. It’s good for you to be as informed as you possibly can be before surgery day, so we hope that some of the below questions and answers will alleviate any concerns you might have.
Read more09 September 2021
Do ‘nut’ miss this peanut butter recipe to boost your eye health!
Vitamin E is a nutrient which is particularly good for our eyes and, luckily for any nut-lovers out there, peanuts contain lots of it! Studies over the years have shown that consuming enough vitamin E can help slow the progress of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), as well as delaying the onset of cataracts.
Read more02 September 2021
Back to school? Back to the opticians!
It’s that time of year again and parents across the country are likely breathing a sigh of relief as they drop their children off at the school gates. There can be so much to remember for the start of the new term with to-do lists as long as your arm and stress levels sky high. One thing that might have slipped your mind, however, is the importance of a trip to the opticians.
Read more26 August 2021
How does multiple sclerosis affect your eyesight?
Multiple sclerosis, also known as MS, is described by the National MS Society as “an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body.” The NHS describes MS as a lifelong “condition that can affect the brain and spinal cord, causing a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation or balance.”
Read more19 August 2021
How does rheumatoid arthritis put your eyesight at risk?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune condition which usually affects your hands, wrists and feet, causing pain and swelling. With RA, your immune system attacks your joint tissues mistakenly and can also attack your skin and blood vessels. The inflammatory response of the misfiring immune system can cause a variety of other symptoms, including eye problems.
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