The proper function of our eyes are very important and we
Treatment methods include glasses, contact lenses and surgery. Read More
This often starts around the age of 40 years causing difficulty with using computers, handphones, reading and sewing. Even simple tasks like reading the price tags in the supermarket shelves become difficult. Read More
Symptoms include blurring of vision, decreased night vision, rapidly changing spectacle power, glare and halos. In some cases, cataracts may lead to angle closure glaucoma. Cataract surgery is the definitive treatment. Read More
This may lead to Cataracts, Glaucoma and Diabetic retinopathy. The high glucose levels cause changes to the blood vessels of the retina (the light sensitive membrane at the back of the eye). There will be changes to the blood vessel wall (micro aneurysms), bleeding, leaking of fats and proteins and ischemia (insufficient blood supply to the retina). Management includes screening for early detection, risk management, lasers and surgery in more advanced cases. Read More
The increased pressure causes damage to the optic nerve at the back of the eye. There is progressive loss of vision, which starts from the peripheral edge of the visual field. When the disease is more severe, the central vision begins to get affected. The higher the eye pressure, the more rapidly vision is lost. It is often symptomatic but patients may also complain of headaches, blurring of vision, glares, halos and eye pain. Read More
Watery eyes in dry eye condition may be due to reflex tearing. The tear properties under basal conditions may be altered in dry dye so that there is insufficient protection of the ocular surface, resulting in irritation and reflex tearing. Read More
The lashes and rough skin can rub on the delicate cornea ( the front surface of the eye) causing irritation, pain and tearing. If the cornea surface is disrupted, the eye would be prone to permanent scaring and infections. This could lead to blindness. Read More
It may be due to age but other causes include tumours, injury, inflammation and nerve abnormalities. It is important to assess the cause of ptosis, as the treatment will vary. Read More
It comprises of many different types of tissue like bone, muscle, skin nerves and even endocrine glands. Tumours can arise from any structure within the orbit. Often they may cause mass effects with swelling of the orbit contents and protrusion of the eye or as lumps on the eyelid skin. Sometimes they may present as double vision, decreased vision or even tearing. Read More
An accumulation of toxins which may be due to age, smoking and sun exposure , damage the retina cells. There may be bleeding and scarring seen in the retina. There are two forms of AMD: Wet AMD and Dry AMD. Read More