#2 Malaria drugs used to treat coronavirus won’t blind you See #1 and #3 Hydroxychloroquine is a malaria drug used to treat immune conditions such as lupus and they can occasionally damage the retina in eyes. But if you take hydroxychloroquine for 5 years, less than 2% of people develop retinal problems. Double this dose is […]
#1 Conjunctivitis with COVID-19 is rare See #2 and #3 Less than 2 percent of coronavirus patients get conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye. If you get pink eye, it’s unlikely to be coronavirus especially if you’re not experiencing the more common coronavirus-related symptoms, such as a dry cough, shortness of breath and fever. Viral
Hear Danny Kelly talk to eye surgeon Mark Wevill on BBC WM about sunshine, our eyes and our health Everything is good in moderation. Too little sun & too much is a problem. A bit of sunshine every day prevents or reduces the amount of short sightedness in children. In fact it’s so good that
You will have seen many news stories in recent days about the spread of coronavirus, or COVID-19, which is currently gaining traction in many countries around the world. To try and contain the spread of the virus, people are being encouraged to wash their hands frequently and for at least 20 seconds on each occasion.
We’re confident that deciding to correct your vision problems with laser eye surgery is one of the best decisions you’ll ever make. But we understand that it’s still a big step, so you might be interested to know about the major showbusiness names who have also chosen to undergo laser vision correction. So, which celebrities
As Valentine’s Day turns everyone’s focus onto romance, you may be hoping to find or win over that special someone. They say the eyes are the windows to the soul, but your peepers mean even more than that when it comes to loving relationships. Scientific research has revealed that eye contact plays a significant role
For many people, laser vision correction is viewed as a luxury or an unnecessary expense, when they can ‘get by’ with glasses or contact lenses. But taking a long-term view could have a significant impact on your bank balance, along with your health and quality of life. Around 4.8 billion people are expected to suffer
When a new year begins, many people make firm resolutions to change something about their lives or habits. The health and wellness industry is estimated to be worth around £20 billion in the UK alone, much of it bolstered by a flurry of interest in January as people vow to get fit this year. Around
When a new year looms, we often find ourselves taking stock of our lives and wondering what to do with the 12 months ahead. If you’re experiencing vision problems, 2020 could be the year that you finally take the plunge and investigate laser eye surgery. At Laser Eye Surgery Birmingham, we’ve changed the lives of
So, you’ve finished the Christmas shopping and wrapped up all the gifts you’ve bought for the special people in your life. Now, what Christmas present are you going to give yourself this year? How about the most precious gift of all – better vision? If you’ve been putting off laser eye surgery or believe that
