Medically reviewed on July 2026 Diabetes is a condition that can affect every part of the body, and the eyes are particularly vulnerable to its effects. Whilst many people are aware of the effects of diabetes on general health, fewer understand that diabetes can lead to diabetic eye diseases and increase the risk of developing… Continue reading Diabetes and Cataracts: A Guide to Understanding the Link to Protect Your Vision
Cataracts are among the most frequently diagnosed eye conditions at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai, and one of the leading causes of progressive vision loss in the ageing population. While they are a natural part of the ageing process and, in most cases, highly treatable, many patients have questions about what cataracts mean for their vision… Continue reading What you need to know about Cataracts: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
This blog on Intraocular lenses (IOLs) was authored by Dr. Salman Waqar, Consultant Ophthalmologist in Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery. IOLs (intraocular lenses) are implanted into a patient’s eye during surgery to remove cataracts. During the ‘refractive lens exchange’ procedure, the surgeon replaces the natural lens with these medical devices. Before the 1980s and the introduction… Continue reading What are Intraocular lenses (IOLs)
Traditionally, the aim of cataract surgery has been to give patients the quality of vision to ensure a normal lifestyle including distance vision activities such as driving and watching movies. For clear near vision after cataract surgery, patients would often still require glasses for reading. Nowadays, candidates for cataract surgery have a wide range of… Continue reading Multifocal Intraocular Lenses