Category: Blog

This blog has been contributed by Dr. Ammar Safar, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon and Chief Medical Officer. Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionised various industries, and it’s making its way into ophthalmology. AI technologies are being viewed as valuable tools for diagnosing, managing, and treating eye diseases. AI algorithms can analyse large amounts of data… Continue reading Artificial Intelligence and eye care

This blog has been contributed by Dr. Salma Yassine, Consultant Ophthalmologist in Paediatric & Neuro-ophthalmology What is optic neuritis? Optic neuritis occurs when our immune system mistakenly targets the substance covering your optic nerve, resulting in inflammation and damage to the myelin. This disrupts electrical impulses that travel from the eye to the brain, causing… Continue reading Optic neuritis

This blog has been contributed Dr. Salman Waqar, Consultant Ophthalmologist in Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery.  Cataracts are a common age-related eye condition where the eye’s lens becomes cloudy and opaque, affecting vision. The lens is a clear, elastic structure that helps focus light onto the retina, which sends visual signals to the brain. As we… Continue reading What you need to know about Cataracts

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

This blog on Neuro-ophthalmology has been contributed by Dr. Salma Yassine, Consultant Ophthalmologist in Paediatric & Neuro-ophthalmology What is neuro-ophthalmology? Neuro-ophthalmology is an ophthalmic subspecialty that addresses the relationship between the eye and the brain.  The optic nerve acts as a cable that connects what we see through our eyes to the brain.  The brain… Continue reading Neuro-ophthalmology and associated eye conditions

This blog on Dry eyes has been contributed by Dr. Alia Issa, Aesthetic Oculoplastic Surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai  Dry eye disease is one of the most common reasons people seek advice from an ophthalmologist. While it is often a minor irritation, dry eye can significantly affect comfort, vision, productivity, and overall quality of… Continue reading DRY EYE DISEASE: UNDERSTANDING A COMMON BUT COMPLEX CONDITION

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