Eye Care Blog : 2021
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.
30 December 2021
2021 in reviews: Laser eye surgery and cataract patients
With the year drawing to a close, we wanted to reflect on some feedback from our patients this year. It means so much to us when happy patients take the time to leave reviews for us on Trustpilot and Google, especially as reading their experiences can help other prospective patients who are doing research prior to treatment.
Read more21 December 2021
How does being tired affect your eye health, and how can you sleep better?
This time of year is always busy, especially if you’re up late prepping food for Christmas Day, or squeezing in some last minute present wrapping. With so much going on and not enough hours in the day, it can be easy to sacrifice sleep as a way to win back some time and tick tasks off from your growing to-do list.
Read more16 December 2021
Are carrots actually good for your eyes? Try this festive honey glazed carrots recipe to boost your eye health
We’ve all heard that carrots help you see in the dark, but how much truth is actually in that saying? The idea originates from World War II where the British RAF began using new radar technology to target and shoot down enemy planes. Obviously, they wanted to keep this as secret as possible, so a rumour was spread that their pilots had such good night vision because they ate lots of carrots!
Read more14 December 2021
Ask a patient: Hayden’s LASIK story
Hayden came to us in July 2021 after having considered laser eye surgery for a number of years. However, the one thing that had been stopping him was his phobia of anything touching his eyes, whether that was trying to put his contact lenses in, or someone administering eye drops to him. Hayden even didn’t like seeing other people touch their own eyes...
Read more09 December 2021
Who is not suitable for laser eye surgery?
Making sure you’re suitable for laser eye surgery involves a number of examinations to ensure that it is safe for you to proceed to treatment. At Optimax, we have very stringent checks in place. We want the best results for our patients so, if we feel that you’re not entirely suitable for treatment, we won’t put you forward for it.
Read more07 December 2021
Why should you wear sunglasses in winter?
Sunglasses are a staple of most summer outfits, with many of us owning several pairs to suit every occasion possible. Even though the winter months aren’t as warm as summer, it doesn’t mean that the sun’s harmful UV rays suddenly go into hibernation. In fact, with the winter sun sitting lower in the sky...
Read more02 December 2021
What's the difference between warm and cool light? Is one worse for your eyes?
If you haven’t already put up your Christmas decorations, then this weekend is likely to be the occasion for it. The majority of the nation agree that the first weekend of December is the perfect time to begin stringing gorgeous lights up outside your house and wrapping the Christmas tree in tinsel...
Read more30 November 2021
How can a pituitary tumour damage your eyesight?
The most common issue that people have with their pituitary gland is that they experience a growth on it called an adenoma. This is a type of tumour and it can cause the pituitary gland to produce too many or not enough hormones. In fact, 8% of all brain tumours diagnosed in the UK each year are pituitary tumours.
Read more25 November 2021
What visual problems can you develop after having a stroke?
Strokes can affect your speech, movement, taste, continence, balance and more, but one of the main things impacted by a stroke is your vision. As a result of this you can’t, by law, drive for one month following a stroke. We’re going to discuss the effects of a stroke on your vision...
Read more23 November 2021
Ask a patient: Sara’s LASEK story
Back in April this year, we treated our patient Sara with LASEK surgery in both eyes. Sara had been struggling with glasses and contact lenses for a number of years but finally took the plunge and visited us after her friend had treatment with Optimax and loved her results!
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