Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai shares applied measures for long term patient benefit and sustainability While best practices were once considered as generally accepted and set based on experience and outcomes, in today’s environment, what may have been considered best practices in a healthcare environment or setting as recently as a few months ago, may need… Continue reading Redefining Best Practices in an Eye Care setting
Experts at MEHD Warn Residents of the Risk of Developing Cataracts
In line with Cataract Awareness Month (June 2020), Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai’s expert team of ophthalmologist warn MENA residents of the two major risk factors for cataracts: age and diabetes. Cataract, the leading cause of blindness in the world, affects roughly 25% of the population living in the MENA region. An ageing population combined with… Continue reading Experts at MEHD Warn Residents of the Risk of Developing Cataracts
The Effects of Smoking on Your Eyes
Why smoking-related eye ailments are rising in prevalence across the GCC By Dr. Ammar Safar, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon, Medical Director at Moorfields Eye Hospital The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates tobacco use in the Eastern Mediterranean Region to be nearly 25%, compared to the worldwide prevalence rate of 22.7%. A number that… Continue reading The Effects of Smoking on Your Eyes