Conditions we Treat

What is PRP treatment?

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an advanced, regenerative treatment that uses your body’s natural healing abilities to rejuvenate and enhance your skin’s appearance. PRP treatment involves using a concentrated portion of your blood, rich in platelets—cells vital for healing and tissue repair. When introduced into your skin, these platelets release growth factors that encourage skin cell renewal, stimulate collagen production, and repair damaged tissue. This natural, science-backed approach helps achieve healthier, more radiant skin.

About Cataracts in Children

We all have a natural lens inside the eye that helps us to see clearly. The lens should be transparent like a clean crystal but a cataract makes the lens cloudy. Paediatric cataract is a condition in which the lens of the eye is cloudy, either partially or completely. It can be a congenital condition, present at the time of birth or acquired later, developing after the birth. A cloudy lens can occur in one eye (unilateral) or both eyes (bilateral).

About Paediatric Glaucoma

Glaucoma is the name given to a group of eye conditions in which the pressure within the eye (intraocular pressure) is raised which in turn damages the optic nerve, (the nerve that goes from the eye to the brain) and can lead to permanent irreparable vision loss if left untreated.

Childhood glaucoma, also referred to as congenital glaucoma, paediatric, or infantile glaucoma, is a rare condition that may be inherited, occurring in babies and young children. It is usually diagnosed within the first year of life.

About Squint (Strabismus) in Children

Squint is a term used within ophthalmology for a misalignment between the two eyes. The medical term for this is ‘strabismus’. While one eye looks straight, a person can have one eye that turns inwards (esotropia), outwards (exotropia), upwards (hypertropia) or downwards (hypotropia). A child may be born with squint or it may be something that develops with age. Squints can appear suddenly or develop slowly, they can be constant or may only be present intermittently.

About Paediatric Tear Duct Treatment

The tear duct is a channel/passage which runs from a tiny opening in the medial lids through the bone to the inside of the nose, and drains the tears and mucus the eye produces. It should open just before or just after birth but sometimes remains blocked for a considerable time after that, causing watering and discharge from the eye. It is harmless, and does not affect the health of the eye or the vision, although it can make the eyelids red and sore and slightly increases the frequency of infective conjunctivitis. The only potentially serious consequence is acute dacryocystitis, which is very unusual.

Most cases resolve with time and can be safely left to do so. Intervention is not normally considered under 1 year and even after that time, spontaneous resolution is still the most likely scenario. The procedure does not have to be done and the decision is the parents. The likelihood of probing success starts to decrease markedly after age 4 years.

The aim of lacrimal probing is to open or widen the tear duct in order to reduce or eliminate watering and discharge

About Implantable Lenses

Implantable lenses, also known as phakic intraocular lenses (IOLs), are lenses that are surgically placed inside the eye to correct refractive errors such as short-sightedness (myopia), long-sightedness (hypermetropia), and astigmatism.

Unlike traditional contact lenses that sit on the surface of the eye, phakic intraocular lenses are positioned inside the eye, in front of the natural lens.

This type of vision correction can be an effective and reassuring option for individuals who may not be suitable candidates for laser eye surgery, such as LASIK or PRK.

If you are considering ICL surgery in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, Moorfields Eye Hospitals offers world-class expertise and care. Our highly trained refractive surgery specialists will conduct a comprehensive eye assessment to determine whether Implantable Lenses are right for you. We will consider your prescription, eye structure, and lifestyle to provide a tailored, safe, and effective vision correction solution.

What are Polynucleotides?

Polynucleotides are naturally occurring DNA fragments vital in cellular repair and regeneration. These molecules act as essential building blocks for healthy skin, helping to restore skin health by promoting tissue regeneration, stimulating collagen production, and improving overall skin elasticity and hydration. As a cutting-edge skin rejuvenation treatment, polynucleotides enhance the skin’s quality, boost collagen levels, and reduce visible signs of ageing, especially in delicate areas like the under-eye region.

About Posterior Vitreous Detachment

Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD) is a common degenerative change which affects one or both eyes in many people after middle age. It may present earlier in short-sighted patients or those who have sustained trauma to the eyes.

Thickening of the jelly casts shadows on the retina and is seen as floating shapes. These black ‘floaters’ in your vision move with the eye and then settle as the eye rests. These are often described by patients as a “cobweb” or “insects”.

You may also notice flashing lights, like little flickers in the outer periphery. Usually, these do not indicate a problem; however, it is important to have the eye thoroughly checked, as a retinal tear or retinal detachment may occasionally occur.

About

Presbyopia is a condition which makes it difficult to focus on close objects. With age, by the mid-forties, people experience blurred vision at close points, such as reading, sewing or working on a computer.
Presbyopia it is not a disease as it is a results of the natural ageing process of the eye and it cannot be prevented .

About Progressive Myopia in Children

Myopia or short-sightedness is the difficulty in seeing objects far away. This difficulty is because the light is not correctly focusing on the retina. It is a common eye condition and can progress as the child grows.