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The first LASIK corrective procedure took place in 1992, though the treatment can trace its roots back much farther: to the development of keratomileusis in the 1960s, and the evolution of photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) in the 1970s. Combined, these technologies paved the way for the modern Advanced Custom Wavefront LASIK and All-Laser LASIK procedures.

The scariest eyes in the animal kingdom can be found in jungles dense and dark, in skies gray and tempestuous, and even in oceans murky and deep. These sets of eyes are indeed spooky ones best seen from afar, if at all.

Eye shapes play a crucial role in vision. The eye works by focusing light as it passes through the cornea and the crystalline lens. The light travels through the vitreous humour, a clear gel filling the inside of the eye, and hits the retina at the back of the eye.

Prospective laser vision correction candidates often wonder if there is a best time to get LASIK: should they have it in the summer or hold out until fall? What about winter, or spring? Will they have to miss a vacation or special event while they recover? In reality, any time is a great time for LASIK. Here’s why.

Sports can feel like a distant dream if you wear eyeglasses or contacts. For team sports such as football or rugby, the National Eye Institute recommends that you wear eye protection in addition to glasses or contacts, which often feel awkward and cumbersome.

Optometry has a substantial history: In 1263, Roger Bacon first mentioned lenses as “useful for those with a weakness of sight”. By 1286, the first rudimentary pair of glasses had been created. Yet it was the twentieth century that saw the greatest advancements; in approximately 100 years, the rapid evolution of optometry yielded a number of critical developments in eye health. Here is a quick look at some of the most interesting.

There are few things more liberating than taking control of an aircraft. What seemed insurmountable on solid earth is suddenly no more than an inconvenience; trips are shorter, views are better, and it is as though the sky belongs to you alone.

You have probably used the expression “20/20 vision” in everyday conversation, heard it on television, and seen it as a requirement for specific jobs, such as pilot or police officer. The concept is closely identified with what many consider perfect vision, so what’s the big deal?

If you hope to obtain a Canadian driver’s licence in your province, chances are you’re gearing up for your practical driving test. What if your eyesight somehow precludes you from getting out on the road? Here is what you need to know about passing provincial driving exams and making sure you have roadworthy eyesight.