Contact Lenses v LASIK Eye Surgery: The Advantages and Disadvantages
Tuesday, January 15th, 2008Are you getting fed up with spending a small fortune on buying, maintaining and replacing contact lenses along with annual eye examinations? If so then you might feel like a change. Either you could go for a 30-day contact lens which you can wear continuously or you could have a look at the [...]
Epi-LASIK Laser Eye Surgery
Monday, January 14th, 2008For the most advanced type of eye procedure, look at Epi-LASIK laser eye surgery. It combines the best of the traditional LASIK surgery with that of the LASEK and PRK laser procedures. Epi means Epithelial whilst LASIK means Laser in situ Keratomileusis. Essentially this procedure involves lightly separating the epithelial from the [...]
LASEK Laser Eye Surgery
Monday, January 14th, 2008LASEK (Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis) eye surgery combines the best elements of two types of surgery – LASIK and PRK. This makes LASEK are very effective surgical operation.
Whilst LASIK uses a sharp blade to remove the top of the cornea, LASEK instead uses a solution of diluted alcohol. This loosens the epithelium’s thin layer [...]
Health Benefits of Red Bush Tea
Tuesday, December 11th, 2007Tea is probably one of the most loved drinks in the world, yet every country seems to serve it in different ways. Americans and Japanese seem to prefer green tea whilst Brits like black tea with milk and sugar. In South Africa however people love Rooibos (aka Red Bush) with milk and sugar.
How [...]
How to Treat Brittle Nails
Tuesday, December 11th, 2007For a number of women, having long nails is a life-long ambition. This is not always an easy task, especially if you suffer from brittle nails. Luckily there are a number of treatments to help you out.
Tips on Preventing and Treating Brittle Nails
Nail Polish Removers – Women who love long nails also tend [...]