Author Archives: Kathy Dawson
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Kathy Dawson on Apr 16th, 2012
Cataracts are white cloudy formations in the lens of the eye. These can affect an individual is vision and is commonly seen in elderly people. By the age of 65, about 33% of the people in the UK either has a cataract or had undergone cataract surgery.
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Kathy Dawson on Feb 28th, 2012
Despite the rise of dental tourism, cosmetic dentistry has grown in the UK to become one of the most sought after services. There are clear reasons why. This article looks at the reasons why opting for dental procedures at home, where qualifications and aftercare are standard, is the best decision to make.
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Kathy Dawson on Feb 6th, 2012
A refractive lens exchange is designed specifically for the over 50s. It can help correct all the refractive errors that occur in the eye. This article provides further information. As well as refractive errors, a refractive lens exchange can prevent and cure cataracts, a common affliction in the elderly.
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Kathy Dawson on Dec 16th, 2011
There are many reasons why someone would choose to see a cosmetic dentist. A number of different procedures by this special kind of dentist can lead to a happier and perhaps even more successful life. For some people, the only thing holding them back is their lack of attractive teeth. Finding an affordable dentist in the UK can be easier than you think.
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Kathy Dawson on Oct 22nd, 2011
Dental implants and teeth whitening are two great features of cosmetic dentistry that are helping people live better lives every day. The processes can completely change the way people look at the dental patient because a smile has a lot to do with how someone is judged.
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Kathy Dawson on Oct 17th, 2011
As people age, there are accompanying natural degenerative bodily changes like the development of cataracts in the eye. This becomes progressively worse and in time, cataract surgery will be needed to remove the cloudy patches that impair vision. This article discusses the development of cataracts and when to seek treatment.
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Kathy Dawson on Oct 9th, 2011
There are many reasons to have laser eyes surgery. Preventing sight problems and correcting refractive errors are two of the main reasons people have it done. This article explains in more detail why laser eye surgery is so popular. It can mean the glasses or contact lenses can be thrown away for good.
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Kathy Dawson on Oct 2nd, 2011
Laser vision correction is a procedure used to correct common eyesight problems such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and corneal irregularities (astigmatism). To understand more about laser vision correction, this article discusses the types of eyesight deficiencies and how these can be corrected using these new techniques.
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Kathy Dawson on Sep 21st, 2011
If you have a refractive problem in your eye then the chances are you need to wear contact lenses or glasses. You may short sighted, for example, and your prescription is designed to compensate for the problem in your eye. A refractive lens exchange could mean you do not have to wear glasses or contacts anymore because the problem in your eye can be fixed.
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Kathy Dawson on Sep 13th, 2011
Laser eye surgery is an alternative to wearing eye glasses and contact lenses. It is the most common medical procedure to correct refractive errors that includes short-sightedness, long-sightedness, and astigmatism. This procedure using lasers is very safe and effective, with almost two decades of proven results.
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Kathy Dawson on Sep 5th, 2011
The eyes, like any part of the body, ages. The clarity of vision becomes weaker, and some people develop eye problems like shortsightedness. Thanks to lasik eye surgery, these conditions can be remedied easily and do not have to lead to blindness. This procedure is a quick and painless way to treat eye conditions which, if left untreated, may cause a person to lose their sight.