Glaucoma is often referred to as the “silent thief of sight,” and because of how it affects sight poses a very serious problem for those who are affected by the disease. This progressive eye condition damages the optic nerve, gradually and irreversibly leading to vision loss when left untreated. Understandably, individuals diagnosed with glaucoma often…
Read MoreThe greatest advantage of multifocal or trifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) lies in their ability to provide a patients with excellent vision at multiple distances simultaneously, while reducing and in some cases even eliminating the need for glasses after cataract surgery. Unlike traditional monofocal lenses, multifocal IOLs can correct near, intermediate, and distance vision, offering greater…
Read MoreA slit lamp biomicroscope, often simply referred to as a slit lamp, is a specialized medical instrument used by ophthalmologists and optometrists to examine the eye in detail. It is a type of microscope that uses a narrow beam of light, or slit, to illuminate and magnify various parts of the eye, including the cornea,…
Read MoreSelective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a medical procedure used to treat glaucoma, a condition characterized by increased pressure within the eye that can damage the optic nerve and lead to vision loss. SLT works by using a specialized laser to target specific cells within the eye’s drainage system, called the trabecular meshwork, which helps regulate…
Read MoreGlaucoma is a group of eye conditions that cause damage to the optic nerve and lead to irreversible vision loss. It is typically characterized by increased intraocular pressure (IOP) which occurs when the fluid inside the eye, known as aqueous humor, does not drain properly. There are different types of glaucoma, but all of them…
Read MoreLaser eye treatment called panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) is used in patients who have grown aberrant new blood vessels in the drainage system of the eyeball or in the retina at the rear of the eye. The PRP laser treatment promotes existing vessels to contract and scar while inhibiting the growth of aberrant new vessels on…
Read MoreThe center of the retina is called the macula (light sensitive layer at the back of the eye). Reading, doing close work, and recognizing faces all require precise and fine center vision, which is provided by the macula. Fine blood veins in the retina can get damaged and begin to leak fluid under a variety…
Read MoreLed by the experienced and skilled ophthalmologist Dr. Mahnaz Naveed Shah, The Eye Center, Dr. Mahnaz Naveed Shah & Associates offers a wide range of eye care services, including comprehensive eye exams, prescription eyewear and and treatment for various medical and eye conditions such as glaucoma, retina problem, cataracts, macular degeneration, corneal diseases, corneal transplantation,…
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Read MoreThere are several features that make operating rooms for eye surgery safer: These features, when combined, create a safe and controlled environment for eye surgery, allowing surgeons to perform delicate. At The Eye Center, Dr. Mahnaz Naveed Shah & Associates, our award winning state of the art clinic and our surgical facilities dedicated to eye…
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