From the Rugby Pitch to Crystal Clear Vision: Ulster Player Rob Baloucoune’s SMILE Surgery Journey When you’re a professional rugby player, clear vision isn’t just helpful – it’s essential. For Ulster Rugby’s Rob Baloucoune, dealing with contact lenses during intense training sessions and matches had become more than just an inconvenience. That’s when he decided…
Can You Have Laser Eye Surgery in Summer? Absolutely! It’s not only possible but can actually be an ideal time for your vision correction procedure. Many patients wonder about seasonal timing for SMILE, LASIK and other refractive surgeries, and summer offers several unique advantages. Why Summer is Perfect for Laser Eye Surgery Extended Recovery Time Summer…
July marks UV Awareness Month, a crucial time to spotlight the often-overlooked dangers that ultraviolet radiation poses to our eyes. While most people diligently apply sunscreen to protect their skin, many forget that our eyes are equally vulnerable to UV damage. This comprehensive guide will help you understand the risks and take proactive steps to…
Cathedral Eye Clinic is delighted to announce that its Founder and Clinical Director, Professor Johnny Moore, has been appointed Senior Examiner for the Certificate in Laser and Refractive Surgery by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, the leading authority for ophthalmic standards and training in the UK. This prestigious national appointment recognises Professor Moore’s exceptional expertise…
As thousands flocked to the Balmoral Show to celebrate the best of agriculture, it’s an ideal moment to highlight an often overlooked factor in farm safety and productivity: clear, dependable vision. For farmers, good eyesight isn’t just beneficial – it’s essential. Vision Challenges Facing Northern Ireland Farmers Farm work demands exceptional eyesight. From operating machinery at dawn…
Cathedral Eye Clinic explores the vital connection between vision and motorsport racing performance Travelling at speeds of 200mph, riders have milliseconds to process visual information and react. But how crucial is good eyesight for racing performance? The team at Cathedral headed to the North West 200 to find out, testing reaction speeds with riders and spectators using…
Pioneering Eye Care: Cathedral Eye Clinic’s Latest Odyssey IOL Implantation Milestone We reached a significant milestone in ophthalmic surgery today with the successful completion of Ireland’s second Odyssey IOL (Intraocular Lens) implantation. This procedure, representing just the third such implantation in the UK, marks another step forward in advancing vision care technology in Ireland. The…
Love Your Eyes This Valentine’s Day: Win a Brilliant Belfast Getaway! As February brings romance into the air, Cathedral Eye Clinic is celebrating the season of love with an exciting competition focused on something we often take for granted – our precious eyesight. This Valentine’s Day, we’re encouraging everyone to show their eyes some extra…
Mr Niraj Mandal, Professor Johnny Moore and Mr Stephen Stewart were delighted to have received special recognition from ZEISS for their contribution to the revolutionary SMILE laser eye treatments. Cathedral Eye Clinic Celebrates ZEISS Recognition for Advancing SMILE Laser Eye Treatment At Cathedral Eye Clinic, we are thrilled to announce that we have received special…
