Posts from June, 2011
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Jun0Cataract Surgery Information
What is a Cataract? A cataract is a cloudiness that develops in the normally clear lens inside the eye. It occurs as a part of the eye’s ageing process – it is not a growth, a white film, or a kind of cancer, nor is it caused by overuse of the eye. An age-related cataract [...]
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Jun0Astigmatism Information
Astigmatism means that the front of the eye is not entirely spherical like a soccer ball, but shaped more like a football, (ie. it is not equally curved in all places). This means that the rays of light are bent unequally, therefore giving a distorted or blurred image at all distances. Astigmatism can be found [...]
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Jun0Laser eye surgery Benefits
Experience the Freedom Did you know that approximately 50% of Australians wear glasses or contact lenses to see clearly and most people will need them at some time during their life for reading? Laser eye surgery is a lifestyle choice for people who want to reduce their dependence on glasses or contact lenses for many [...]
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Jun0Vision Correction Options
What is Advanced Surface Laser Advanced Surface Laser procedures are sometimes described by the terms ASLA, ASL, PRK, LASEK, Nu-LASIK or Epi-LASIK. This procedure involves lasering the surface of the cornea rather than creating a flap first, as is performed with LASIK. At Vision Laser, this type of procedure is usually recommended if you have thin, irregular or an unstable [...]
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