The Anterior Segment Module on the SPECTRALIS OCT permits the capture and analysis of high -resolution images of the anterior segment. This gives your doctor the ability to assess the different layers of the cornea and other structures such as the anterior chamber and iris in exquisite detail. The imaging lens also offers a unique ability…
Read MoreOne of the cosmetic complaints a patient may have is development of lines and creases around the eyes and forehead. These appear as part of the normal aging process. Commonly known as laugh lines, frown lines, these tend to deepen with time.A quick, almost painless method is Botox injections which can be carefully injected at…
Read MoreTrabeculectomy: A safe surgery to lower intraocular pressure in uncontrolled glaucoma There are many operations for the treatment of glaucoma. Some procedures are recent developments in the surgical treatment of glaucoma, while others have been invented, performed and time tested for many years. One such operation that has been around for decades is a trabeculectomy.…
Read MoreAre newer types of cornea transplants like Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty or DMEK a safe and successful surgery? The first question that comes to your mind as a patient is about this newer type of corneal transplant procedure and its benefits. Is this right procedure for you and what happens if it does not work?…
Read MoreThe cornea is the uppermost layer of the eye. It is a clear, transparent dome or lens shaped mass that refracts and focuses light back onto the retina, for clarity of vision. Damage to the cornea, whether due to eye disease, infection or injury, may result in cornea losing its transparency or changing shape (such…
Read MoreDr Syeda Aisha Bokhari is a well-established ophthalmologist eye specialist who has been trained in both the U.K as well as in Pakistan and is adept at dealing with eye problems in children as well as in adults. She practices at The Eye Center- Dr. Mahnaz Naveed Shah & Associates, where some of the best…
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 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…
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