I have looked at many sources from quick to longer explanations of laser eye surgery to see why the a lot of the general public know little about what the surgery entails.
- Source: NHS Health website.
- Link: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Eyehealth/Pages/Lasers.aspx
- Positives: Detailed description of the difference between LASIK and LASEK surgery. Useful information + extra links to the health risks of the procedure.
- Negatives: There are no diagrams to aid understanding. For someone who knows little about the structure of the eye, this source is not at all informative.
- Source: Optimax Eye Surgery Specialists (Laser eye company).
- Link: http://www.optimax.co.uk/laser_eye_surgery.aspx
- Positives: Very clear, easy access to a range of short clips summarising each operation method. Videos are short, so potential patients are likely to watch all of the video.
- Negatives: Clips are very brief and do not go into the science behind any of the operation. Left some of the videos feeling I didn't know much more than before. Each different method is listed separately - so cannot directly compare procedures.
- Source: The Guardian - 'Money' section - Blog
- Link: http://www.theguardian.com/money/blog/2013/oct/12/should-i-have-laser-eye-surgery
- Positives: Can read stories of many experiences (good and bad). Compares some prices of different companies. Get a sense of truth as the public are speaking (not just companies advertising themselves).
- Negatives: Picture is graphic/harsh - may put people off. Overall presents laser eye in a negative tone. Not very reliable - public may influence other opinions. May put someone off researching any further detail into options.
- Specsavers - Laser Eye Surgery
- Link: http://www.specsavers.co.uk/eye-health/laser-eye-surgery
- Positives: Clear diagram in which you can compare the 2 main laser eye methods easily. Quick links to health risks and safety. Link to NHS website so can access more detail if neccissary. Reliable, trustworthy source as a very established company with contacts to the NHS.
- Negatives: Diagrams are slightly too simple. You do not get a real feel for what the operation may entail. Only one image per operation method, so the audience are left still in search of an complete overview.
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