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,…
Read MoreA comprehensive eye examination by a qualified eye specialist is a necessary component of taking care of your eyes. In a comprehensive eye examination not only is your eye sight checked but a expert examination is carried out paying attention to each layer and structure within the human eye. When needed additional diagnostic tests can…
Read MoreThe macula is the part of the retina responsible for central vision, i.e. the vision required for detailed frontal focus, for activities such as reading, driving, watching TV and face recognition. Macular Degeneration is a progressive atrophy of the layers of this central part of the retina. Though often referred to as Age-Related Macular Degeneration…
Read MoreGlaucoma is a complex condition, generally characterized by increased intraocular pressure (IOP). It results in progressive damage to the optic nerve and associated loss of vision. Glaucoma surgery aims to reduce IOP and preserve your eyesight in one of two broad ways: By facilitating better drainage of ocular fluid called aqueous. By reducing secretion of…
Read MorePigmentary glaucoma is a relatively common secondary glaucoma found in young adults. It is called secondary as it is due to or secondary to another condition, which in this case is an excessive release of pigment in the front chamber or anterior segment of the eye. This condition occurs mostly in young myopic adults, that…
Read MoreThe cornea is the front clear dome shaped structure in the eye. This structure has thickness to it and it is through this structure that we measure the pressure inside the eye known as intraocular pressure. Corneal Hysteresis (CH) is an assessment of the cornea’s ability to absorb and dissipate energy and has been shown to…
Read MoreHow often do I need to see my eye specialist or glaucoma specialist if I have glaucoma? Glaucoma is a chronic disease that requires lifetime management. After you have had a complete eye examination and you have been diagnosed with glaucoma, you will realize that you will be managed like other patients who have other…
Read MoreThe cornea is the front clear dome shaped structure in the eye. This structure has thickness to it and it is through this structure that we measure the pressure inside the eye known as intraocular pressure. Corneal Hysteresis (CH) is an assessment of the cornea’s ability to absorb and dissipate energy and has been shown to…
Read MorePigmentary glaucoma is a relatively common secondary glaucoma found in young adults. It is called secondary as it is due to or secondary to another condition, which in this case is an excessive release of pigment in the front chamber or anterior segment of the eye. This condition occurs mostly in young myopic adults, that…
Read MoreWhat kind of glaucoma testing is available for patients in Karachi, Pakistan? At The Eye Center, we offer the complete range of diagnostic tests used in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma. Several tests are available to appropriately diagnose and follow patients with glaucoma. The right kind of testing and the correct analysis of these…
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