Did you ever wish for an eagle’s sight?
Having a hawk’s or eagle’s visual acuity lists as something that many people desire. But truth be told – it is impossible. An eagle’s head structure and placement of its eyes allow it to have a wider field of vision – which is almost 360 degrees. On the other hand, a human’s field of vision […]
Can LASIK enhance a sports person’s life and career?
The answer is yes, no, and maybe – all of them deserve the same proportion of acceptance. A LASIK surgery can enhance any person’s life – sportsperson or not. Wearing glasses or contacts may be uncomfortable for sports people. Statistics suggest that very few sports people wear glasses, although the number of them wearing contacts […]
The Eyes in Ancient Cultures
The symbol of the eye became an important part of people’s culture during the ancient times. Many of their beliefs have in fact became part of our own culture and symbols. Some of these beliefs affect how people approach LASIK and laser eye surgery. Here are some of the beliefs about the eyes during the […]
Poor Vision During the Ancient Times
The first eyeglass was invented during the 13th century, but even before that people were already suffering from poor vision. Nearsightedness and farsightedness were quite common. In fact, historical accounts exist of people suffering from poor eyesight. Some but not all of it due was due to their cultures, such as being injured in the […]
LASIK Screening Guide
Laser in-situ keratomileusis or LASIK has now become the preferred choice for many doctors and patients because of how effective and safe it is compared to the other forms of treatment. Not only is it very effective and safe, it is also generally painless and the recovery fast. However, not all patients make a good […]