Excessive blinking in Children

Parents frequently question whether they need to be concerned about their child’s excessive blinking. Although this symptom is usually not cause for concern, if your child blinks frequently or exhibits other worrying signs, you should take them to the doctor. Rarely, excessive blinking can indicate a neurological condition or cause vision loss. Four main reasons…

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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Children under the age of 16 are more vulnerable to the inflammatory joint disease known as juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). JIA is an autoimmune disease. In JIA, white blood cells assault the body’s healthy joints (the cells that normally fight disease). The joints get inflamed as a result.  It can make walking difficult. Other typical…

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Cataracts: The Importance of Regular Eye Examinations

If you have noticed a gradual clouding or blurring of your vision, or if you have difficulty seeing in bright light, you may be experiencing symptoms of cataracts. Cataracts are a common condition in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, causing vision problems. Fortunately, cataracts are treatable with surgery, but it is important…

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Lattice Degeneration or Thinning of the Retina. Do I need to worry?

Lattice degeneration is a thinning of the retina that happens over time.  Lattice degeneration affects 1 in 10 people, or about 10% of the population. Clear vision depends on a healthy retina, yet most people with this issue never experience any symptoms or visual loss. Retinal detachment from lattice degeneration is extremely uncommon. Those who…

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What is Juvenile Macular Dystrophy

A series of inherited eye conditions known as juvenile macular dystrophy (also known as juvenile macular degeneration) affects children and young adults. Age-related macular degeneration (ADM) and juvenile macular dystrophy are distinct conditions. Although AMD is a natural aspect of ageing, juvenile macular degeneration is a hereditary disease (passed down from parents). A small region of…

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Why babies have excessive tearing or watery eyes?

Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction  refers to the obstruction to the passage of tears since birth. The tears that are produced in the eye are often emptied through a tube and into the nose. However, in this circumstance, this tube becomes blocked, which results in eye watering. About 2–4% of all newborn…

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Why can’t I see at a distance?

Nearsightedness, or myopia, is when near objects appear clear but distant objects appear blurry. This happens when light rays incorrectly bend (refract) due to the shape of the eye or specific portions of the eye. Normally, light rays should fall on the retina (the back portion of the eye), to give a clear image. In…

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Why Premature Babies Need To Have An Eye Exam

Infants who are premature (born early) or who weigh less than 3 pounds at birth may develop retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Infants who have received oxygen therapy, developed infections or faced additional health issues associated with preterm birth are at greater risk of developing ROP. ROP occurs when aberrant blood vessels develop in the retina…

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Dr Syeda Aisha Bokhari specialist for children with cataracts

Dr Syeda Aisha Bokhari is a well-established ophthalmologist eye specialist who has been trained in both  the U.K as well as in Pakistan and is adept at dealing with eye problems in children as well as in adults. She practices at The Eye Center- Dr. Mahnaz Naveed Shah & Associates, where some of the best…

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Child Eye Care And Examinations in Karachi

Child eye care and examinations According to the WHO, around 19 million children worldwide suffer with visual impairment. The eyes develop very rapidly, meaning that any underlying children’s eye health issues can escalate fast. Timely detection and treatment of any childhood eye disease can prevent serious complications including irreparable total vision loss. Starting at birth,…

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