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...
Image credit – Image by Paul Diaconu from Pixabay Blepharoplasty is widely known as a cosmetic procedure since it removes the puffiness underneath the eyelid skin, bags under the eyes, and extra skin and fine lines on the lower eyelids. It also improves the droopiness of the upper or lower eyelids. This procedure can take...
Photo by Vanessa Bumbeers on Unsplash Dry eyes, or dry eye syndrome, is an eye condition that brings much discomfort and distress. Let’s look at the symptoms, the causes, and the potentially serious consequences of dry eyes, before looking at the treatments and help available. What is dry eye syndrome? In short, dry eye syndrome...
Photo by Caroline Hernandez on Unsplash Does your child have myopia? Do they wear glasses to correct it? Did you know there is an alternative to glasses that most children prefer to wear? Plus, unlike glasses, it can also benefit their vision in the long term. Read on to find out all about how ortho-k...
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...
