OPTOS Ultra wide field (UWF) Retinal Imaging
A photograph of Optos advanced retinal imaging system at RETINA & EYE ASSOCIATES, DHA, Karachi. A CLEAR VIEW OF THE RETINA The retina, a delicate tissue lining the back of the eye, plays a crucial role in vision. Any abnormalities in the retina can lead to vision impairment or loss if not promptly addressed. The […]
Anti-VEGF Injections
Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) injections are therapeutic agents commonly used for treating specific eye diseases that cause vision impairment or blindness. This guide elucidates the indications, risks, procedure details, and alternative treatment options for patients considering anti-VEGF injections as part of their medical regimen. What is Anti-VEGF? Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) is a […]
Multifocal IOL
Cataract surgery is a common and highly successful procedure performed by eye surgeons like yourself in Pakistan and around the world. It’s a life-changing surgery that can significantly improve a patient’s vision and overall quality of life. However, like any surgical procedure, it comes with its own set of considerations, and one of them is […]
Age Related Macular Degeneration
WHAT IS AGE RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION? Age related macular degeneration(ARMD) is a disease of the central part of the retina called macula. Macula provides a central sharp vision for reading and facial recognition. Therefore, ARMD causes blurred or distorted central vision. The side vision remains unaffected. In the early stages of the disease, there are […]
High Myopia (Short-Sightedness)
WHAT IS MYOPIA? Myopia or short-sightedness is an eye condition that causes distant objects to appear blurry while near objects can be seen clearly. This occurs if the eye is longer than normal or has a cornea that is too steep. Due to this, light rays focus in front of the retina instead of on […]
Diabetic Retinopathy – Advanced
WHAT IS PROLIFERATIVE DIABETIC RETINOPATHY (PDR)? Diabetic eye disease is the commonest cause of blindness in the working-age group. Proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) is the advanced form of Diabetic Retinopathy. PDR develops when abnormal or fragile blood vessels grow on the retina. RISK FACTORS FOR PDR Poorly controlled diabetes Duration of diabetes Smoking Uncontrolled blood […]
Uveitis
The uveal tract or uvea is the middle layer of the inside of the eye (red coloured layer in the diagram). When all or part of the uvea becomes inflamed, the condition is called uveitis. Uveitis has many possible causes and may be linked to inflammations elsewhere in the body, but in many people, the cause is not […]
Vitreo-Macular Traction Syndrome (VMTS)
WHAT IS VITREOMACULAR TRACTION SYNDROME (VMTS)? Vitreomacular traction is a condition that occurs when the gel-like substance in the center of the eye (vitreous) pulls on the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye. This traction can cause the retina to become detached, leading to vision loss. WHAT CAUSES VITREOMACULAR TRACTION SYNDROME […]
Cataract Phaco Surgery Overview
What is a cataract? A cataract is the clouding of the natural lens in your eye. As the cataract develops, light cannot enter the eye easily and your vision gets blurry. Early signs may include frequently changing glasses prescription, difficulty in driving at night or glare in the sunshine. Cataracts are a major cause of […]
Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO)
WHAT IS A RETINAL VEIN OCCLUSION (RVO)? Retinal vein occlusion (RVO) is a blockage or occlusion of a vein that carries blood away from the retina of the eye. The retina is the tissue located at the back of the eye responsible for vision. When the vein is blocked, blood and fluid accumulate in the […]
