SMILE vs LASIK SMILE vs Lasik: what’s right for you? Whether you are deemed as a suitable candidate for Lasik or SMILE surgery will be determined in Cathedral Eye Clinic’s meticulous pre-assessment examination. This process involves a close examination by an ophthalmologic surgeon, who will use a highly advanced 11-dimension eye scanner to assess the…
Oculoplastic Surgery Also known as ophthalmic plastic surgery, oculoplastic surgery is a high-specialised field of medicine which concerns the plastic and reconstructive surgery of the orbit (bony socket), the tear ducts and the eyelids, as well as cosmetic surgery of the brows and eyelids. As a surgical subspecialty of ophthalmology, oculoplastic surgery entails the medical…
What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma symptoms are highly-visible and well documented. Glaucoma is a collective term used to refer to a variety of eyesight conditions where the optic nerve is damaged at the point where it departs from the eye. This is caused gradually by the pressure of the eye’s fluid upon the nerve, and can…
Lens Replacement Surgery Lens replacement surgery comes in a variety of forms. However, all forms of this treatment can reduce your dependency on prescription glasses or corrective contact lenses, whilst guaranteeing the highest levels of safety. Lens replacement surgery is a particularly popular treatment path and can treat myopia (also known as ‘short-sightedness’), hyperopia (also…
Protecting Your Eyes The importance of protecting your eyes is often underestimated. Your eyes are an extremely important part of your body – and not just for seeing. Indeed, many healthcare practitioners acknowledge that our eyes provide an effective window into the state of our body, offering an often accurate impression of our overall health.…
What is SMILE Laser Eye Surgery? SMILE Laser Eye Surgery comes as one of the most advanced examples of laser eye technology used in the world today. Short for ‘small incision lenticule extraction’, SMILE laser eye surgery has been recognised as a natural technological evolution of femtosecond lasers. Despite the fact that SMILE surgery is…
Sun Damage to Eyes When one is on holiday, in addition to enjoying yourself it’s important to protect against sun damage to eyes. Unfettered sunshine can permanently damage your eyes. Cathedral Eye Clinic offer a range of surgical and treatment options to manage the condition. All options come with varying payment plans to suit every…
