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image of a patients eye under a laser machine to show selective laser trabeculoplasty

This blog on Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty for glaucoma treatment was authored by Dr. Salman Waqar, a Consultant Ophthalmologist in Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery. Living with glaucoma often means meticulous eye drop management and close intraocular pressure (IOP) monitoring. Thankfully, advancements in eye care, such as Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT), offer a more refined to manage… Continue reading Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty for Glaucoma

image of green ribbon with text of glaucoma awareness month

This blog on glaucoma awarness month has been contributed Dr. Salman Waqar, Consultant Ophthalmologist in Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery.  Glaucoma occurs when there is high pressure in the eye, which can lead to reduction or loss of vision due to damage to the optic nerve (the nerve that transmits signals from our eye to the… Continue reading Glaucoma Awareness month

Man wearing white lab coat with a stethoscope around his neck holding up wooden blocks spelling GLAUCOMA

This blog has been authored by Dr. Salman Waqar, Consultant Ophthalmologist in Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery, who was the first in Dubai to insert the PAUL Implants in adults and children. Glaucoma affects a significant percentage of the population worldwide, and the risk increases with age. The non-surgical treatment options available for most patients are… Continue reading PAUL implant- the latest in aqueous shunt device insertion surgery for advanced glaucoma

Blue background with an eye test paper resting against it. In the foreground, wooden blocks spell out the word GLAUCOMA.

This  blog has been contributed Dr. Salman Waqar , Consultant in Ophthalmologist in Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery.  Glaucoma occurs when the pressure in our eye becomes high leading to damage to the optic nerve (nerve that connects our eye to the brain and helps us see). It is important to lower the eye pressure urgently… Continue reading New advance in glaucoma surgery with the Presserflo Microshunt

Close-up image of an older person’s eye showing a cloudy, bluish-grey appearance of the pupil, commonly associated with advanced glaucoma.

This blog on the importance of early diagnosis for glaucoma was authored by Dr. Salman Waqar, a Consultant Ophthalmologist in Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery. Glaucoma is a term used to describe a group of conditions in which the eye pressure is high, leading to damage to the optic nerve (the nerve that connects our eye to… Continue reading Glaucoma: Why early diagnosis is important, and what treatments are available to maintain quality of life

Patient undergoing laser eye surgery with a bright light focused on the eye, wearing a surgical cap and assisted by a medical professional in blue scrubs.

This blog on Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) was authored by Dr. Salman Waqar, Consultant Ophthalmologist in Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery. What is MIGS? Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery, or MIGS, has shown formidable results in mild or moderate glaucoma. MIGS is designed to improve the safety of surgical intervention for glaucoma cure. While coined minimally… Continue reading MIGS: The new and exciting prospect in Glaucoma treatment!

image of female using glaucoma drops

This blog on the side effects of glaucoma eye drops has been contributed Dr. Salman Waqar, Consultant Ophthalmologist in Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that can lead to blindness if left untreated. It occurs when there is damage to the optic nerve, which is responsible for transmitting visual information from… Continue reading Side effects of Glaucoma eye drops

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