He has been appointed in Blackpool to lead and develop a specialised state of the art corneal service, and is able to provide all current treatments and techniques for corneal and external eye disease.
But The Royal College of Ophthalmologists said more trials are needed to confirm the benefits of the procedure.
Carl Evans, 28, a trainee manager from Lytham in Lancashire, had a new procedure which could also help people with astigmatism and short-sight.
Then, in 2010, five years after I was diagnosed, I went for a check-up with a new consultant, Imran Rahman. He confirmed my sight was worse, then mentioned a new procedure using microwaves to shrink the cornea back to its normal round shape.
In the early stages, glasses or contact lenses can help, but as the cornea becomes more pointed, the lenses tends to slide off.
"It can be life-changing for patients when we are able to offer them independence from glasses or contact lenses.
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Our aims are to exceed expectations of our patients in every facet of vision correction whether shortsighted, longsighted or combined with astigmatism. Our hospitals provide an extensive range of eye services with all consultations and surgical procedures carried out by a skilled consultant.
The contact lens itself may increase tear evaporation, rendering the tear film unable to provide adequate lubrication during blink.
People who wear contact lenses find comfort particularly poor in the afternoon and evenings. This is due to the continuous evaporation of the tear film throughout the day. Additionally, a reduction in the production of water due to dry eye disease. renders the eye unable to fully replenish the evaporating tear film. A diminished tear volume increases discomfort as lubrication is fundamentally reduced. The combination of increased evaporation and diminished aqueous production also increases the tear film osmolarity, further irritating the eye.
Decreased corneal sensation and decreased tear production
Place the lens on the eye, do not press it on. Try to make sure that the lens goes into the eye and does not get caught on your eyelashes. You may find it helpful to look into a mirror whilst you do this.