What is SLT? SLT, or selective laser trabeculoplasty, is a non-painful laser procedure performed in the office to lower eye pressure in those patients who fall under on or more category. It is used in those patients who need to start treatment and may be able to delay the use of medicines used once or…
Read MoreCataract surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in all of ophthalmic medicine. However, all cataract surgery is not the same. Advancements in Ophthalmological care and surgical eye are devices used both in terms of machines used to help perform surgery as well as intraocular lenses implanted are extremely varied both in…
Read MoreGlaucoma is a group of eye diseases that causes a person to lose their vision. This loss in vision or eyesight often occurs gradually and is not noticed by the patient until it reaches a severity that is disabling for the patient’s day to day functioning. Because glaucoma is often not painful for the patient,…
Read MoreThe Eye Center has the best eye specialists in Karachi, who along with a team of dedicated technicians provide patients with the most comprehensive medical and surgical eye care in Karachi. We are fully capable of providing medical and surgical eye care to patients of any age, from premature babies, newborn babies, children and adults…
Read MoreEye Problems due to Dengue while rare, can cause certain mild and some serious eye conditions. Sub-conjunctival haemorrhage, macular chorioretinitis, macular oedema, dengue related optic neuritis, retinal haemorrhage, vitritis, and anterior uveitis have all been reported with Dengue. Let us discuss these in a bit of detail. Subconjunctival haemorrhage: The conjunctiva is a mucous membrane that…
Read MoreUveitis, if not treated promptly, can cause major eye issues. The likelihood of experiencing these issues increase if uveitis is long standing or in individuals older than 60 years of age. The eye becomes inflamed because of the illness which can cause tissues to scar or break down if not treated. Thus, resulting in impaired…
Read MoreThere are numerous factors that interrupt the normal tear film and result in dry eyes. Fatty oils, watery fluid, and mucus are the three layers that make up your natural tear film. The natural tear fil mis meant to lubricate and protect the eye. This mixture of oils, water and mucus maintains the lubricated, clear,…
Read MoreCan Dengue Lead To Eye Problems: Eye Problems due to Dengue while rare, can cause certain mild and some serious eye conditions. Sub-conjunctival haemorrhage, macular chorioretinitis, macular oedema, dengue related optic neuritis, retinal haemorrhage, vitritis, and anterior uveitis have all been reported with Dengue. Let us discuss these in a bit of detail. Subconjunctival haemorrhage: The…
Read MoreCan Covid Cause Eye Complications. Doctors estimate that between 1% and 3% of COVID-19 patients will develop conjunctivitis or inflammation of the superficial white tissues of the eye. It occurs when a tissue called conjunctiv which covers the white of your eye or the inside of your eyelids, becomes infected by the virus. Some of…
Read MoreHow should I take care of my eyes after LASIK? Your eye surgeon or one of the other ophthalmologists or eye specialists practice at the will provide you with thorough aftercare instructions following your Femto-LASIK (bladeless) procedure. Is this a good age and life-stage for me to have Femto-LASIK? Your eyesight may alter due to…
Read MoreOlder adults are more aware of the importance to having an annual physical examination. However annual examinations are important for all age groups. A physical examination is important for ensuring continued good health and for making sure that any problems that are present are caught early so treatment can be initiated and damage can be minimized.…
Read MoreSenior adults are more aware of the importance to having an annual physical examination. However annual examinations are important for all age groups. A physical examination is important for ensuring continued good health and for making sure that any problems that are present are caught early so treatment can be initiated and damage can be minimized.…
Read MoreHOW CAN I BETTTER UNDERSTAND THE TERMS MY DOCTORS USE IN TREATING MY GLAUCOMA Many of our patients ask us that they wish to better the words that they often hear in clinic when doctors, technical staff or other patients talk to them about glaucoma. To help our patients understand their own disease better and…
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