Photo by JC Gellidon on Unsplash The surfaces of a person’s eyes require constant and sufficient moisture and lubrication for proper function, continued nourishment and clear vision. When the eyes are unable to produce enough tears, the condition is called dry eyes and it can be uncomfortable to experience. From the best eye hospital in...
Photo by Sander Sammy on Unsplash Although necessary, putting on glasses and contacts can sometimes wear you out. It can be tiring to depend continuously on eyewear to see and read clearly. The constant routine of removing and putting on contact lenses, not to mention the storing and cleaning practices involved, can sometimes be exhausting....
Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash The world has recently seen the arrival of a new disease, COVID-19, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. A global pandemic has followed and catastrophic consequences have been felt across the globe. Due to the infancy of the disease, the world’s scientists are still very much coming to grips...
Photo by Mateo Heinze on Unsplash Our sense of sight is astoundingly fragile. There are various factors that can impair your vision or cause you to lose it entirely. These include injuries to and infection of the eyes. Certain health conditions can also increase your risk of having impaired vision and going blind faster than...
Photo by Alexander Grey on Unsplash Pink eye is an infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva – the transparent membrane covering the white of your eyes and lining your eyelid. Also called conjunctivitis, this condition leaves the small blood vessels of the eyes inflamed, making them more visible. As a result, the infected eye becomes...
Photo by Piron Guillaume on Unsplash 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...
Photo by CDC on Unsplash Your sight is precious. Just like all other elements of your health, looking after your eyes should be a priority. To do this, you’ll need the help of an eye doctor. If you’ve never visited an eye doctor before, it can be difficult to know where to begin looking for...
Photo by Caroline Hernandez on Unsplash As pediatric ophthalmologists in Dubai, we have many parents entrusting us with their children’s eye health. Often, parents ask for us advice on how they can best protect and care for their children’s vision. Here are five tips we offer. 1. Know that not all vision problems are obvious...
Photo by CDC on Unsplash If you’re tired of wearing vision correction lenses, there’s another option available. LASIK eye surgery is a corrective eye procedure that treats numerous vision problems like myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. What is LASIK surgery? LASIK stands for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis. As the name implies, the procedure uses a highly...
Photo by Todd Cravens on Unsplash 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...
