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 […]
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 […]
Cataract Phaco Surgery Lens Options
When getting cataract surgery, in addition to the risks and benefit of surgery, it is important to know your lens option. Watch this video to find out more.https://rehmansiddiqui.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/bonus-educational-video-iol-options-1.m4v?_=1
Cataract Phaco Surgery with TORIC Lens
WHAT IS ASTIGMATISM? Astigmatism is a common refractive error that occurs when the cornea or lens of the eye has an irregular shape, causing blurred or distorted vision at all distances. Instead of being perfectly round like a football, the cornea or lens may be shaped more like a rugby ball, resulting in light rays […]
Laser for Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes mellitus that can have severe implications for vision. Treatment of advanced stage of diabetic retinopathy (also known as proliferative diabetic retinopathy) is with monthly anti-VEGF or retinal laser. Anti-VEGF treatment is repeated every month. Pan Retinal Photocoagulation (PRP) laser acts as permanent anti-VEGF. WHAT IS DIABETIC RETINOPATHY […]
Laser For Retinal Tear
Retinal tears are a serious eye condition that can potentially lead to retinal detachment if left untreated. Fortunately, modern medicine offers effective treatments for retinal tears, one of which is laser treatment. WHAT IS A RETINAL TEAR Retina is the delicate tissue lining the back of the eye that captures light and sends visual signals […]
Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
Retinal detachment requires urgent evaluation and surgery by a retina specialist. Retinal detachment may be repaired by a scleral buckle procedure or a vitrectomy procedure. Vitrectomy surgery may be performed under local anesthesia (most commonly) or general anesthesia. At the end of the surgery most patients are injected with a gas bubble to keep the […]
Scleral Buckling Surgery for Retinal Detachment
Retinal detachment is an alarming condition that necessitates immediate intervention to safeguard vision. Simply put, in retinal detachment, the thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye pulls away from its supportive tissue. It’s like wallpaper peeling off from a wall. If left untreated, this condition can result in severe vision loss or […]
