The dangers of rinsing contact lenses in tap water?
Why should I not use tap water to store or rinse my contact lenses? Many contact lens users are unaware of the consequences of wearing contact lenses while in the shower, swimming, or utilizing a hot tub. Water generally contains many different types of microorganisms that can cause eye infections. In particular, Acanthamoeba, a microorganism […]
Can I Swim With Contact Lenses
Individuals with high refractive errors often have difficulty while swimming. Some may opt to wear contact lenses during swimming. However, wearing contacts, while swimming, can be dangerous. Although it is not advisable to expose contact lenses to any sort of water, swimming carries even a greater risk due to the prolonged exposure. Potential germs, viruses, […]
Why do I Have Dry Eyes?
There are numerous factors that interrupt the normal tear film and result in dry eyes. Fatty oils, watery fluid, and mucus are the three layers that make up your natural tear film. The natural tear fil mis meant to lubricate and protect the eye. This mixture of oils, water and mucus maintains the lubricated, clear, […]
Why is it important for adults to get a routine or periodic eye examination with an eye specialist?
Older adults are more aware of the importance to having an annual physical examination. However annual examinations are important for all age groups. A physical examination is important for ensuring continued good health and for making sure that any problems that are present are caught early so treatment can be initiated and damage can be minimized. […]
Why should adults get a routine or periodic complete eye examination with an eye specialist?
Senior adults are more aware of the importance to having an annual physical examination. However annual examinations are important for all age groups. A physical examination is important for ensuring continued good health and for making sure that any problems that are present are caught early so treatment can be initiated and damage can be minimized. […]
Glaucoma Testing in Pakistan
What 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 […]
The importance of an eye examination
The retina is the inner layer of the eye where all the images are formed and then perceived by the brain enabling a person to see. If our retina is not well developed our vision will never develop properly. Development of the human retina continues to occur throughout pregnancy and absence in the blood vessels […]
Steps to take in case of an eye injury
If you have any eye injury, contact your eye specialist immediately for advice. Most eye doctors have emergency contact numbers for injuries that occur after normal business hours or on weekends. If you have an eye emergency, please do not insist on waiting to see a particular doctor. All trained eye specialists are capable of […]
Chemical Burns to the Eye
Getting unexpectedly splashed or sprayed in the eye by substances, other than clean, harmless water can be frightening and harmful. Some substances burn or sting but are fairly harmless in the long run, while others can cause serious injury. The basic makeup of the chemical involved makes all the difference, such as whether it is […]
Eye Surgery
The Eye Centre provides the entire spectrum of paediatric and adult eye care including common as well as extremely complex eye surgical procedures. We have a dedicated state of the art operating suite with full anaesthesia back up. We are equipped to provide both anterior segment and posterior segment surgical procedures. Patients arrive at the […]