About Retina & Uveitis

The retina is a thin layer of tissue that lines the back of the inside of the eye, located near the optic nerve. The role of the retina is to change the light focused on to it by the eye’s lens into a signal that the brain can then ‘see’ as a visual image. Thanks to the retina, we can recognise colours and we can see different intensity of light – light and shade. This means we can carry out all out our basic daily tasks such as reading and driving. The mechanism by which we see involves the teamwork of the retina capturing the light through its photoreceptor cells, together with the optic nerve which conveys the information through the optic nerve at the back of the eye to the brain. We then rely on the brain to tell us what the image really is, so we can understand it. If something interrupts this visual process, such as damage to the retina, it may lead to vision loss and even blindness. Because of the retina’s vital role in vision, any damage to it can cause permanent blindness.[:ar]Uveitis is not a single disease but a clinical spectrum of symptoms and signs caused by a variety of medical conditions. Although it accounts for about 1% of all eye diseases, Uveitis is the cause of 10-15% of blindness and so it must be managed very carefully. Prompt and appropriate treatment is needed to ensure good visual recovery, which is very often achievable. In most cases, a uveitis specialist – an eye doctor with specialist training in diagnosing and managing these diseases, should manage uveitis.

About Paediatrics & Strabismus

Many parents will be familiar with the importance of immunisations, routine screenings such as hearing tests, weight, and growth charts for their children, not to mention dental health when the time arises, but what about their vision? Some eye conditions do not display any signs or symptoms, so the only way to know for sure is to take your child for a sight test. In cases where there is no perceived problem and no significant family history of squint, lazy eye or serious eye conditions in childhood, we recommend an annual eye examination from around 3-4yrs old. Once these children reach nine and upwards, generally we advise an eye examination every two years unless your Ophthalmologist has advised otherwise. Squint is a term used within ophthalmology for a misalignment between the two eyes. The medical term for this is ‘strabismus’. While one eye looks straight, a person can have one eye that turns inwards (esotropia), outwards (exotropia), upwards (hypertropia) or downwards (hypotropia). A child may be born with squint or it may be something that develops with age. Squints can appear suddenly or develop slowly, they can be constant or may only be present intermittently.

About Cornea

The cornea is the clear window at the front of the eye. Being completely transparent and rounded in shape, it’s responsible for two thirds of the eye’s focusing power. It can be affected by numerous conditions which include inflammatory conditions, infections and disorders of shape. Corneal conditions are diagnosed and treated by an Ophthalmologist who has undergone subspecialty training in this field.

About Laser & Refractive Surgery

Your eye usually works like a perfectly focused camera, where the focusing mechanism of the cornea (the clear window at the front of the eye) and lens brings light to a focus on the retina (the camera film at the back of your eye). Sometimes light may not be focused properly due to problems with the structure of your eye. These include short sightedness, far sightedness and astigmatism. These are collectively known as refractive errors. The branch of ophthalmology dealing with surgery to correct refractive errors is known as “refractive surgery”. Laser vision correction is a type of surgery that improves the focusing power of the eye where an excimer laser (cool temperature laser) is used to improve the focusing power of your eye. This is done by using the laser to change the curvature of the cornea (the clear window at the front of your eye).

About Glaucoma

The eye produces a nourishing fluid called the aqueous humour. This fluid circulates around the tissues of the eye and drains away through outflow channels. ‘Normal’ Eye pressure is when the amount of fluid produced is balanced by the amount of fluid draining away. If the fluid in the eyes is not ‘balanced’ then the pressure inside the eye rises and this can lead to a glaucoma. Glaucoma, if left untreated, causes damage to the optic nerve at the back of the eye, ultimately resulting in loss of vision.

About Cataract

Cataract is the clouding of the natural lens of the eye. The lens forms part of the focusing mechanism of the eye and is usually transparent in young age. In a normal eye, this lens is clear. It helps focus light rays on to the back of the eye, the retina, which sends messages to the brain allowing us to see. When the lens becomes cloudy and prevents the light rays from passing to the retina the condition is called cataract.

About Genetic Eye Disease

Genetic Eye disease is a genetic condition which are of two types Retinitis Pigmentosa and Stargardt disease.

About Oculoplastics

Oculoplastic is plastic surgery on the eyelids and upper face. This is also known as oculo-facial surgery, as the eyelids are continuous with the forehead and cheeks.

About Ocular Oncology

Tumours inside and on the surface of the eye can be benign or malignant, and can also be primary or secondary tumours. Certain lesions in the eye such as naevi or moles are very common, and usually do not require treatment. Other lesions such as melanoma are rare, and require specialised treatment such as surgery or radiotherapy.

About Aviation Ophthalmology

We perform pre-employment and routine eye checkups for issuance and renewals for UAE GCAA Class 1, 2 and 3 pilots and cabin crew members, based on the approved UAE GCAA regulatory requirements. We also offer further world class eye treatment for aviation professionals, as and when required.

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About Visual Electrophysiology

When we look at something, a picture of the object is projected onto the retina at the back of our eye. The retina changes this optical picture into little electrical signs, which pass along the optic nerve to the brain, where the sense of 'seeing' happens. Visual electrophysiology measures these small signs created by the eye and the brain. Visual electrophysiology assesses how the visual system is processing visual information. The tests support in the diagnosis of the visual problem. They are also useful for monitoring the progression of a visual disorder or the effects of any treatment. These tests are particularly useful in young infants and children as they are often unable to communicate or describe in detail any problems they might have with the way they see.