Eye Health

Abnormal Ocular Conditions

DRY EYES

These are caused by the tear gland producing insufficient tears. If the patient have too few tears, your eyes feel gritty and they look red. In such cases the optometrist will prescribe artificial tears in the form of eye drops and these may be used as often as you want. They act as a lubricant to the front of the eyes

These are caused by the tear gland producing insufficient tears. If the patient have too few tears, your eyes feel gritty and they look red. In such cases the optometrist will prescribe artificial tears in the form of eye drops and these may be used as often as you want. They act as a lubricant to the front of the eyes.

When having dry eyes it is recommended:

  1. To reduce the dryness atmosphere caused by central heating by using a dehumidifier.
  2. Do not drive with the car heater on especially if it is at face level.
  3. Do not sit infront of direct heat from a gas or electric fire.
  4. Certain activities like watching television, long hours of computer use and reading may make your eyes more painful as the patient tends to blink less when concentrating. It is highly recommended to use your artificial tears and remember to keep blinking regularly
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GLAUCOMA

Glaucoma is a group of diseases in which the intraocular pressure is raised causing damage to the retinal nerve fibres at the optic nerve head producing visual field loss

Glaucoma is a group of diseases in which the intraocular pressure is raised causing damage to the retinal nerve fibres at the optic nerve head producing visual field loss

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Diabetic Retinopathy

This is the term for the complications of diabetes that affect the retina. It is a major cause of serious visual loss and is the most common cause of blindness in the under 60’s. There are various classifications of Diabetic retinopathy

This is the term for the complications of diabetes that affect the retina. It is a major cause of serious visual loss and is the most common cause of blindness in the under 60’s. There are various classifications of Diabetic retinopathy

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Cataract Surgery

A cataract is a cloudiness or opacity in the lens of your eyes. It is caused by a change of the lens protein which becomes opaque. A Cataract can be Senile, Nuclear or Congenital

A cataract is a cloudiness or opacity in the lens of your eyes. It is caused by a change of the lens protein which becomes opaque. A Cataract can be Senile, Nuclear or Congenital

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Laser Eye Surgery

All your questions about laser eye surgery answered. If you need further information just contact us.
What is LASIK Eye Surgery and is it painful?

In most cases, laser eye surgery is pain free and completed within 15 minutes for both eyes. The results – improved vision without glasses or contact lenses. This can usually be seen in as little as 24 hours.

What does laser eye surgery correct?

LASIK solves myopia and hypermetropia by correcting the corneal irregularities that cause it. In cases of myopic patients, it ablates central cornea area causing central flattening. From the other side in hyperopes, it ablates the mid peripheral corneal area causing net steepening centrally.

How long does it take to recover from surgery?

The majority of patients resume normal activities one to two days following surgery, but it may take 1 to 2 months for your vision to fully stabilize. Although everyone is a little different, the vast majority of our LASIK patients achieve legal driving vision or better, the very next day.

Can you get laser eye surgery if you have astigmatism?

Depending on the type and severity of astigmatism, the condition can often be treated with laser eye surgery. Laser assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a type of laser eye surgery that reshapes the inner layer of the cornea to correct astigmatism.

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