Lower Lid Malposition – What You Need To Know
Lower Lid Malposition – What You Need To Know What Is Lower Lid Malposition? Lower lid Malposition is more common than you might think. Sounds technical doesn’t it? Well Yun Wong Eye Surgeon is here to help you understand. It’s all to do with the position of your lower eye lid or lids, for some …
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Getting Eyelid Surgery – What You Need To Know
Getting Eyelid Surgery – What You Need To Know I Have Eyelid Surgery Booked, Should I Be Worried? The simple answer is no. Eyelid surgery is becoming an increasingly common and popular cosmetic procedure in the UK. The main reason people have eyelid surgery carried out is to improve hooded or drooping eyelid or eyebags …
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When Do You Need To See An Eye Doctor
When Do You Need To See An Eye Doctor Getting Seen By An Eye Specialist Choosing an eye doctor you can trust is so important and even more important you get regular eye check ups. When your vision is compromised the impact it has on your day to do living can be huge. If you …
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Macular Degeneration: Explained
Macular Degeneration: Explained What Is Macular Degeneration? Macular degeneration is an eye condition that affects the macula, which is the small, central area of the retina that is responsible for our clear central vision. Macular degeneration usually affects people over the age of 50, and is the leading cause of vision loss in older adults. …
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The Importance of Regular Eye Tests
The Importance of Regular Eye Tests Why Are Regular Eye Tests Important? We all know that we should see our dentist for a check-up at least once a year. And many of us are pretty good at making sure we have an annual physical with our doctor too. But how many of us have ever …
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How Does Diabetes Affect The Eyes?
How Does Diabetes Affect The Eyes? Diabetes and The Eyes People who suffer from diabetes are likely to suffer from eye problems as well, and this is typically referred to as diabetic retinopathy. The complications from diabetes such as high blood sugar levels can cause damage to the retina, which can actually lead to blindness …
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How Often Should I Get An Eye Test?
How Often Should I Get An Eye Test? When Do I Need An Eye Test? Most patients pay for eye tests privately, so you can have them carried out as often as you like. However, unless you are suffering from any genetic conditions that can affect the eyes, then it’s advised that 2 years is …
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What Is Blepharoplasty?
What Is Blepharoplasty? Blepharoplasty Explained Blepharoplasty is a type of surgery that is designed to remove excess skin from around a person’s eyelids. Excess skin around the eyelids can easily build due to a number of reasons such as age, stretched skin or weakened muscles. When this happens the excess skin can start to build …
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What Is Eyelid Drooping?
What Is Eyelid Drooping? What Is A Droopy Eyelid? Eyelid drooping is when excessive sagging of the upper eyelid occurs. This can either be excessive sagging where the eyelid drops lower than it should or it could even be excessive baggy skin above the eyelid, that essentially causes a heavy lid which gives the appearance …
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What is Ptosis?
What is Ptosis? What is Eye Ptosis (Eyelid Drooping)? Ptosis is essentially when the upper part of the eyelid droops over the eye. The effects of Ptosis can vary, and the droop can either be slight or it could be more severe to the point the pupil of the eye is being covered. People who …
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Signs Your May Have Cataracts
Signs Your May Have Cataracts How Do I Know If I Have Cataracts? Anyone can suffer from cataracts, however they do generally occur for the older generation and sometimes those with pre-existing medical conditions that can affect the eyes. A cataract is essentially the clouding of the eye lens, which can lead to vision problems …
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Common Age Related Eye Diseases
Common Age Related Eye Diseases Age Related Eye Disease – What To Look Out For It’s commonly known, that the older you get the more likely your eyes are to suffer from problem. It’s estimated that one in three people over the age of 65, suffer with some type of visual impairment or eye condition. …
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New Website
New Website New Website Launch Yun Wong Eye Surgeon has launched a brand new website. The new website offers a fresh new look and is designed to help portray a professional image for Mr Wong and his surgery. Yun Wong Eye Surgeon provides eye care services and eye surgery to patients across the North East …
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