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Contact Lenses versus Laser Eye Surgery. Which is the best?

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Contact lenses have a lower initial out lay however, over a 10 year period they could cost you more.

Contact lenses are better when correcting high powers or complex prescriptions and while refractive surgery using a multi-focal implant can correct reading prescriptions there are many different multi-focal contact lenses on the market.

Contact lenses rather than laser eye surgery should be the preferred optical correction for people under 21 years of age or even older if the prescription has not stabilised. Laser eye surgery reduces the risk of infections associated with contact lenses and eliminates the need to to throw your solution away when boarding a plane.

So which is best and what should I consider? Answer: your age, costs and prescription.

Wellington Eye Clinic, Dublin, Ireland

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

Address:
Wellington Eye Clinic
Level 2, Suite 36
Beacon Hall
Beacon Court
Sandyford
Dublin 18
Ireland

Telephone: + 353 1 2930470
Fax: + 353 1 293 5978
Email: info@wellingtoneyeclinic.com

I would like Laser Eye Surgery so what do I do next?

Friday, January 15th, 2010

First you will need an “up to date” sight test and eye examination not only for the surgeon but also for a pair of spectacles if you are a contact lens wearer. (more…)

What are the alternatives to Laser Eye Surgery?

Friday, January 15th, 2010

Contact lenses
1-day, 2-weekly or monthly not just for simple prescriptions but to correct astigmatism high myopes up to -15.00 and even those that require reading spectacles. You can buy contact lenses here. (more…)

What if my prescription changes?

Friday, January 15th, 2010

This is a concern of many patients and practitioners and should be discussed with your clinic on an individual basis.

Certainly no clinic should contemplate operating while there is a risk of a prescription change hence the guideline of 21 years of age being the lower age limit.

Will both eyes be done together?

Friday, January 15th, 2010

PRK will only be performed one eye at a time (see differences between PRK and Lasik) while Lasik and clear lens extraction can offer both eyes simultaneously. (more…)

Where do I go for Laser Eye Surgery?

Friday, January 15th, 2010

At present unless you live in a town or city of more 250,000 people you will almost certainly have to travel. (more…)

Who performs Laser Eye Surgery?

Friday, January 15th, 2010

While the initial screening may be carried out by an optometrist (a qualified and registered sight tester) the operation should only be performed by an ophthalmic surgeon. (more…)

What is the success rate of Laser Eye Surgery?

Friday, January 15th, 2010

There some clinics that are accused of only accepting easy or straight forward cases. Depending on your perspective this may good or bad.

However, a clinic that operates a stringent screening procedure rather than an “accept all” policy driven by finance has to be commended. (more…)

Am I suitable for Laser Eye Surgery?

Friday, January 15th, 2010

The power range for PRK is +2.00 to -3.00 with -2.00 of astigmatism while Lasik can cover +4.50 to -11.00 with -4.00 astigmatism although some clinics set a power range of +2.00 to -8.00 there have been cases of +8.00 to -15.00. (more…)