Category: Blog

This week’s blog on contact lens wear and care has been contributed by Dr Osama Giledi, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Specialist in Cataract, Cornea and Refractive Vision Correction Surgery. Here are some useful tips on contact lens wear and care to help you get the best out of your contact lenses. Things to do: 1. Wear only… Continue reading Important DOs and DON’Ts of contact lens wear

This week’s blog on Floaters and Flashes has been contributed by Dr Ammar Safar, Medical Director, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon. Some people describe seeing little objects of different shapes and sizes occasionally floating in front of them. We call these objects ‘Floaters’ because they seem to float in front of you wherever you look.… Continue reading Floaters and Flashes

This week’s blog on Diabetes Mellitus has been contributed by Dr Igor Kozak, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Specialist in Vitreoretinal Surgery, Medical Retina and Uveitis Diabetes mellitus is now one of the most common epidemics across continents. While it is a common household term, most people don’t understand what exactly it means to have diabetes. A body… Continue reading Is diabetes causing your vision problems?

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

This week’s blog on Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) has been contributed by Dr Darakhshanda Khurram, Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist. Too small too soon: Little eyes One of the many things parents of premature babies say to me is, “I never knew something like this could happen and it has never happened to anyone I know, until… Continue reading Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)

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)

This week’s blog on Refractive Errors has been contributed by Dr Osama Giledi, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Specialist in Cataract, Cornea and Refractive Vision Correction Surgery Refractive Errors In a normal eye, the light (the image that we see) will focus onto the retina, and the quality of this image depends on the balance between the length… Continue reading Refractive Errors

This week’s blog on Advanced Diabetic Retinopathy has been contributed by Dr Ammar Safar, Medical Director, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon. Advanced Diabetic Retinopathy The effects of uncontrolled diabetes (through diet or medications) on the eye can be devastating in several ways. The most severe effect is on the Retina, a sensitive membrane that lines… Continue reading Advanced Diabetic Retinopathy

This week’s blog on Age-Related Macular Degeneration has been contributed by Dr Paola Salvetti, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Specialist in Medical Retina. Age-Related Macular Degeneration Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is one of the most common causes of the loss of vision in people aged 50 and older. Worldwide, the number of people with age-related macular degeneration… Continue reading Age-Related Macular Degeneration

This week’s blog on Cataract has been contributed by Dr. Avinash Gurbaxani, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon in Uveitis and Medical Retinal Diseases and Cataract Surgery. What is cataract? Cataract is the clouding of the natural lens of the eye. This is generally a slow process related to age, in which the transparent lens gradually loses its… Continue reading Cataract

This week’s blog on Selecting a pair of Sunglasses has been contributed by Dr Hamed Mofeez Anwar, Consultant Corneal and Refractive Surgeon. Selecting a pair of sunglasses Sunglasses may help you look cool and fashionable but they are also designed to protect your eyes, so choosing a pair of sunglasses is about more than just looking… Continue reading Selecting a pair of sunglasses

This week’s blog on Retinal Vein Occlusion has been contributed by Dr Hassan Aziz, Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon. What is Retinal Vein Occlusion? Retinal Vein Occlusion occurs when a retinal vessel is occluded, blocking the drainage of the blood from the retina. This results in the accumulation of blood (retinal hemorrhages) and fluid (macular edema) in… Continue reading Retinal Vein Occlusion