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Dr. Millicent M. Grim
Consultant Ophthalmologist & LASIK Specialist
Dr. Millicent graduated in Medicine and Ophthalmology from the Medical School of the University of Pretoria in South Africa, and has a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. She was associate head of the Department of Ophthalmology at The Pretoria Academic Hospitals and did numerous rural eye tours providing cataract and other surgical care in underserved regions.
Dr Rana Daners Geb Issmail
Specialist Ophthalmologist
After graduating from the faculty of Medicine Damascus university, Dr Rana started her ophthalmology training in 1993 . She received her Master’s Degree and postgraduate studies in ophthalmology and eye surgeries to be followed by a training course in American university of BEIRUT, Lebanon in 1997 then started working as Ophthalmologist in BEIRUT for 6 years before moving to Dubai in 2003 .
Juliana Van Niekerk
Optometrist
We would like to introduce our newest member of the Gulf Family Clinic Team. Juliana van Niekerk joins us with a wealth of knowledge and experience spanning a 17 year optometric career. She graduated from the first and renowned Optometry school in South Africa. From there she explored different optometry environments before settling at the high end luxury practice located on the High Street of Melrose Arch, the premier shopping destination in Johannesburg.
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Multiple ophthalmic disorders can present in neonates. Such disorders can be isolated or be associated with other systemic anomalies, preventing optimal visual development.
The critical period of visual development is in the first 6 months after birth. Infants who meet screening criteria for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) should be screened to help prevent serious visual sequelae, including blindness, and neonatologists should identify ocular abnormalities.
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Cataract Awareness: The Truth Behind the Myths
The eye’s lens, which focuses light onto the retina, can develop cataracts over time. This progressive lens clouding diminishes visual acuity, which makes it feel like you’re looking through a foggy window. While cataracts are common, they tend to be a subject of misconception. Instead of relying on hearsay, we’ll dive into the facts, illuminating...
Understanding Diabetes-Related Eye Disease: Symptoms and Treatments
In Focus: People with diabetes are more at risk of developing glaucoma and cataracts. Recognising symptoms of eye diseases due to diabetes is crucial to early intervention. Treatment options are available, but prevention is key. All forms of diabetes, from type 1 and type 2 to gestational diabetes, can be managed by lifestyle changes and...
Overcoming Keratoconus: Treatment Breakthroughs and Latest Updates
In Focus: Promising breakthroughs in corneal cross-linking surgery can reduce UV light exposure, infection risk, and discomfort. Intrastromal ring inserts (Intacs©) offer minimally invasive keratoconus treatment and help correct myopic refractive error. Cell therapy and biosynthetic implants are being studied as alternative keratoconus treatments. In its normal state, the cornea is a clear, dome-shaped structure...
Understanding Eye Exams: The Top FAQs and Answers
Looking after your health means taking care of your eyes. After all, they are your windows to the world that enable you to function optimally and enjoy a good quality of life. Ask the best eye clinics in Dubai, and your doctors will tell you that taking care of your eyes entails wearing eyewear to...
Is Childhood Myopia Common? 4 Ways Nearsightedness Can Affect Your Kid’s Quality of Life
Photo by Yujia Tang on Unsplash Good eyesight is crucial at any age since it allows you to connect with your surroundings, avoid accidents and absorb information you’ll use in your lifetime. Clear vision also lets you see the beauty around you, enabling you to appreciate intricate details of art, nature and your loved ones’...
8 Signs Your Child May Have Vision-Related Learning Problems
Notice how your children put their heads too close to their reading material? Or perhaps they tend to reverse words or omit certain letters while reading? These could all be signs of learning problems associated with their vision. Education and eyesight are intimately linked, with 80 percent of learning delivered visually. Even us adults rely...
When to See a Specialist About the Floaters and Flashes in Your Eyes
Image by ravinems from Pixabay Have you experienced staring at a blank wall or the clear blue sky then suddenly seeing tiny shapes floating in front of your eyes? How about rapid bursts of light akin to camera flashes erupting in your field of vision? Floaters and flashes are normal and, in most cases, need...
Before Undergoing Laser Eye Surgery
Laser eye surgery has brought about a welcome revolution in ophthalmic treatment. It is now a routine treatment for moderate cases of three of the main refractive errors: myopia (nearsightedness), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism. Laser eye surgery can also treat vision problems that occur from many eye diseases, including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and disease of the retina....
Age-Related Eye Conditions to Know About
Like taxes, aging is an inevitable part of life. No one is spared from physical aging. As we get older, our organs age as well. With age comes a slower cardiovascular system, weakened bones, joints, and muscles, and changes to your cognitive health. As Dubai’s leading eye doctor can tell you, your vision is no exception to...
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