Category: Blog

This blog on Dry eyes has been contributed by Dr. Alia Issa, General Ophthalmologist at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai  Introduction  Dry eye is one of the most common reasons to visit an ophthalmologist. It is estimated that around 75% of people worldwide suffer from dry eye at some point in their life. What causes dry… Continue reading Dry Eyes

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

This  blog has been contributed Dr. Fahd Quhill, Consultant Ophthalmologist in Medical Retina and Ocular inflammatory disease Panretinal laser photocoagulation is gold standard for treating proliferative diabetic retinopathy; it is still the only available treatment that will provide a diabetic patient with long term regression of their diabetic changes and prevent further vision impairment. What… Continue reading Panretinal laser photocoagulation for Diabetic Retinopathy

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

Whilst sun exposure is an excellent source of vitamin D, not taking the necessary protective measures during the summer can have damaging effects on the eyes.  Spending a lot of time under direct sun light and heat may accelerate the aging process of the eyes and lead to conditions such as cataracts and macular degeneration.… Continue reading Six effective ways to protect your eyes during summer

This  blog has been contributed Dr. Alaa Bou Ghannam , Specialist in Neuro-Ophthalmology, Paediatric Ophthalmology & Glaucoma, and Adult Strabismus Children have their own set of eye diseases that are at times different from what we see among adults. Below is a list of ten of the most common pediatric eye problems seen in a… Continue reading Top 10 Eye Conditions Affecting Children

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

This blog on ‘Keratoconus and modern treatments’ has been contributed Dr. Osama Giledi, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Specialist in Cornea, Cataract and Refractive vision correction surgery. The cornea is the eye window which controls and focuses the entry of light into the eye, and in cases of keratoconus, there is a pathological decline in the thickness and… Continue reading Keratoconus and its Modern Treatments

This blog has been authored by Dr. Miguel Morcillo, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Specialist in Cornea and Refractive Surgery. What is Presbyopia? When you have difficulty in focusing on near objects, usually as we head into our 40s & 50s, you probably are developing presbyopia. It is a condition that affects everyone as they get older. Why… Continue reading Presbyopia surgical treatments: How do we remove progressive glasses?

This week’s blog on ‘Can astigmatism be cured?’ has been contributed Dr. Osama Giledi, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Specialist in Cataract, Cornea and Refractive Vision Correction Surgery. What is astigmatism? Astigmatism is a common kind of refractive error. It is not an eye disease, it means the surface of the cornea is not spherical, or not completely… Continue reading Can Astigmatism be Cured?

This week’s blog on ‘What your eyes tell you about your health’ has been contributed by Dr. Luisa Sastre, Specialist Ophthalmologist in Medical Retina. “Do you have sleep problems?” the doctor asked while examining my eyes. “Yes, I do. How can you know that? “I replied in amazement. Even though I slept well last night… Continue reading What your eyes tell you about your health?

This  blog on ‘Amblyopia (lazy eye)’ has been contributed by Dr. Suhair Twaij, consultant ophthalmologist in Adult & Paediatric Strabismus Surgery, General Paediatric Ophthalmology, Adult Cataract Surgery & General Ophthalmology What is Amblyopia? The most common cause of a visual deficiency in children is amblyopia or lazy eye. It occurs when the eye fails to… Continue reading Amblyopia (Lazy eye)