Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy, also known as diabetic eye disease, is caused by a complication of diabetes (both type 1 and type 2). Persistently high blood sugar levels cause damage to the blood vessels in the retina and can, if left untreated, cause blindness. The length of time you have had diabetes and how it is maintained […]
Macula Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration of the retina Age-related macular degeneration causes damage to the part of the eye responsible for central vision. It tends to affect people in later life, usually those over 65 years of age, although symptoms can appear in the 50s or early 60s. It does not necessarily cause total blindness, but can […]
Glaucoma Surgery and Treatment
What about Glaucoma Glaucoma is a common condition where increased pressure within the eye causes damage to the optic nerve. It can affect anyone, but it is more common in people aged 60+. The condition is the result of an increase in aqueous fluid in the front of the eye and, if not treated, can […]
Cataract Surgery
Cataract Surgery What is Cataract? Everyone gets cataracts that reduces our vision.It is part of being human. Cataracts, like wrinkles, are part of life. We all get them and they only get worse with time. Cataracts are especially common in people over 60 years of age. While the majority of cases are associated with advanced […]
Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
There are a number of different eye diseases and diseases that can affect babies and children. Some common eye problems in children include amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus and nasolacrimal duct obstruction (the watery eye). Early detection is the key to successful treatment, which is why frequent eye tests for children are so important. If these […]
PRK
What is photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)? Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a type of laser refractive surgery to correct myopia (when you have trouble seeing clearly distant objects) and sometimes hypermetropia (difficulty to see clearly the nearby objects) andastigmatism (blurred vision at any distance). How does it work? Myopia occurs when the eye is too long for […]
Femto Laser LASIK
LASIK is an advanced form of laser vision correction used to treat myopia. In many cases, it can also successfully treat people with hypermetropia and astigmatism. LASIK is an acronym that stands for “laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis.” “In situ” translates into “in position” or “in place” and “keratomileusis” is the medical term for the reshaping […]
Laser Refractive Surgery
Laser eye surgery has advanced dramatically in the last decade. Technological and scientific discoveries have led to a huge range of treatments, which means that many vision problems that were considered inappropriate in the past can now be successfully corrected with vision correction with the use of state-of-the-art lasers. This means that ophthalmologists who specialize […]
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Eye allergies are a common condition that affects many people. Some find that their condition worsens at certain times of the year, when pollen from trees, grass and other flora is present in the air. For others, irritants, such as pet hair or smoke, cause their condition to flare up. Common symptoms of eye allergy […]
