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. Holding a restaurant menu slightly further away, increasing the font size on your phone, or finding it harder to read your car dashboard are often the first signs of presbyopia. This gradual change in near vision typically begins… Continue reading Presbyopia Treatment in Dubai: A Guide to Improving Near Vision
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?
“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 and my eyes were white and quiet, I still had that mild discomfort in my right eye that feels like a pricking sensation, right… Continue reading What your eyes tell you about your health?
Medically reviewed April 2026 Lazy eye, medically known as Amblyopia, is a common childhood condition in which vision in one eye is reduced, even though the eye itself may look healthy. The early detection and timely treatment of amblyopia are important because the visual system develops rapidly during childhood. Delaying diagnosis or treatment may allow the… Continue reading Lazy eye (amblyopia): What Parents Should Know
This week’s blog on ‘Bell’s palsy’ has been contributed by Dr Osama Giledi, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Specialist in Cataract, Cornea and Refractive Vision Correction Surgery What is Bell’s palsy? Bell’s paralysis known as Bell’s palsy is a temporary weakness or lack of movement affecting one side of the face. It is the most well-known type of… Continue reading Bell’s palsy
Retinoblastoma is an eye cancer that occurs most commonly in childhood under the age of 5. . Two thirds of children are diagnosed before the age of two and almost 95% by the age of 5. It is estimated that 5000-8000 children develop retinoblastoma worldwide every year. The incidence rate of retinoblastoma in United States… Continue reading What is Retinoblastoma?
Why is it important for children to wear sunglasses? As children are in a dynamic active state of growth, it is estimated that 50% of total sun exposure occurs in the first 18 years of age, since children are more active outdoor during this age. Another important factor is the deletion of the ozone layer,… Continue reading Importance of Sunglasses for children
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!
This blog has been contributed by Dr. Osama Giledi, Consultant Ophthalmologist in Cataract, Cornea and Refractive Vision Correction Surgery If you are considering Laser Vision Correction surgery, commonly known as LASIK, it may be overwhelming to encounter so many names for the procedure. Terms such as LASIK, PRK, and SMILE are often used interchangeably, which… Continue reading Are all laser eye surgery procedures the same? Exploring LASIK, PRK, TransPRK and SMILE
This week’s blog on Smoking and the eyes has been contributed by Dr Ammar Safar, Medical Director, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon. Most people are very aware that smoking in all shapes can cause cancer, lung and heart disease, as well as many other health problems but people are always surprised when I tell them… Continue reading Smoking and the Eyes
This week’s blog on Blue light has a dark side has been contributed by Dr Osama Giledi, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Specialist in Cataract, Cornea and Refractive Vision Correction Surgery What is blue light? The effect blue light has on your sleep and your health Visible light is a lot more complicated than people may think. Phones,… Continue reading Blue light has a dark side