Why is a serious infection inside the eye known as endophthalmitis a medical emergency?
An infection of the tissues or fluids inside the eyeball is known as endophthalmitis. If you have had recent eye surgery or serious injury to the eye and an infection occurs, no matter what its cause or its origin you should consult an eye specialist immediately to seek care. In this situation you must realize […]
Punctal Plugs: a treatment for dry eyes
Punctal plugs are microscopic objects inserted into the tear ducts of the eyes (called puncta). Puncta are the tiny apertures in your eyes where tears are released. The blockage, which is about the size of a rice grain, prevents fluid from draining from the eye. This relieves itchy, burning, and red eyes by keeping the […]
Secondary Lens Implantation
SECONDARY LENS IMPLANTATION In order to replace a lens that has been removed due to a cataract, an eye doctor can insert a small, plastic lens implant into your eye. Behind the iris, (the colored part of the eye)the lens is inside the eye. It aids in sharpening images and light for your eye’s iris […]
What happens if I get a black eye?
BLACK EYE The term “black eye” refers to bruising around the eye caused by a head or face injury.Blood and other fluids build up in the area around the eye, resulting in tissue swelling anddark bruises.The skin surrounding the eye, which is very loose, is one of the first areas to enlarge asfluid accumulates when […]
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, […]
SLT- an excellent, an pain free option now available in glaucoma treatment
What is SLT? SLT, or selective laser trabeculoplasty, is a non-painful laser procedure performed in the office to lower eye pressure in those patients who fall under on or more category. It is used in those patients who need to start treatment and may be able to delay the use of medicines used once or […]
Who should I consult if my eye sight is getting weaker?
Who should I consult if I feel like my eyesight is getting weaker? The human eye, while small in size is an extremely complex system designed by nature and is composed of many different sub structures. Hundreds of thousands of different diseases can cause a reduction in vision or eye sight. To be diagnosed properly, […]
Who should I see for my eye problem?
The human eye is one of the most complex organs within the human body. While the eye itself is small in size within the human eye there are hundreds of thousands of different diseases that can affect the normal functioning of the eye and also, if left unattended, lead to varying degrees of loss in […]
Where can you find the best glaucoma specialists in Karachi?
Glaucoma is a complex disease. It requires an ophthalmologist who is especially trained and skilled in the medical and surgical care of glaucoma, which is known as the completion of a formal glaucoma fellowship. This advanced training which takes places after completion of a 4 to 5 year training program of training in ophthalmology is […]
Cornea Transplants At The Eye Clinic Karachi
Cornea Transplants The cornea is the front, transparent covering of the human eye. Light must pass through the cornea to come to a point of focus at the retina hence enabling the formation of a clear and focused image. Corneal transplants are one of the most well accepted transplants in the human body. The donor corneal […]