Blog on Laser Eye Surgery, YAG Laser Capsulotomy, Corneal Transplants - Page 2 of 17

Summary The average UK adult now spends more than nine hours per day looking at screens, whether for work, entertainment, or communication. For many people, the eyes are working harder than ever before, and the symptoms of digital eye strain, blurred near vision, dry eyes, headaches, and difficulty focusing after prolonged screen use, are among […]

Summary Sussex’s coastal location makes it home to an exceptionally active population: surfers, cyclists, swimmers, climbers, runners, rugby players, and martial artists. For anyone who plays sport at any level, the question of how laser eye surgery interacts with their activity is important before making a decision. This article explains how each laser procedure and […]

Summary Astigmatism affects approximately one in three people in the UK, often alongside short or long-sightedness. It causes blurred or distorted vision at all distances because the cornea or lens is not uniformly curved. Many people with astigmatism wonder whether laser eye surgery can correct it fully or whether they will always need glasses or […]

Summary Laser eye surgery is one of the most effective elective procedures available in the UK, but not everyone is an ideal candidate from day one. This guide by Prof. Mayank Nanavaty, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Sussex Eye Laser Clinic, explains the full range of eligibility criteria including age, prescription stability, corneal thickness, dry eye […]

If you are considering ICL eye surgery, knowing what happens at your consultation helps you walk in prepared and walk out confident. This is not a routine eye check. It is a structured clinical assessment that determines whether you are a suitable candidate, what type of implantable contact lens will work best for you and […]

YAG capsulotomy is a non-invasive laser procedure performed to restore clear vision after cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange. When the posterior capsule – the thin membrane holding the artificial lens in place – becomes cloudy over time, it causes blurred or hazy vision, a condition medically known as posterior capsule opacification (PCO). This cloudiness […]

When it comes to vision correction, misinformation spreads fast. Refractive lens exchange surgery is one of the most misunderstood procedures in modern ophthalmology – largely because people confuse it with cataract surgery or consider it too risky or too expensive without ever verifying the facts. This article cuts through the noise and debunks the seven […]

Cataract Surgery: The Case for Treating Both Eyes at Once When it comes to cataract removal, one of the most common questions patients ask their surgeon is straightforward yet significant: should both eyes be treated in a single session or one at a time? The evidence is clear – for most suitable patients, simultaneous bilateral […]

Artificial Corneal Transplant: Patient Perspectives after the Treatment Undergoing artificial corneal transplant surgery is a life-changing decision – but what happens once the procedure is done? Most patients focus heavily on surgery day, often overlooking the months that follow. The post-operative journey involves real adjustments: to daily routines, visual expectations and long-term eye care. Understanding […]

Synthetic Transplants Are Solving a Global Crisis: The Donor Cornea Shortage Every year, millions of people worldwide lose its sight – not because treatment doesn’t exist, but because the tissue required to restore it simply isn’t available. Corneal blindness affects an estimated approx. million people globally, yet the demand for donor corneas vastly outpaces supply. […]