AMD Treatment Dubai

Any condition related to the eye can be a cause for great concern, regardless of the severity of the problem. There are a few common eye diseases that affect people over the age of fifty-five one of which is macular degeneration. It is sometimes referred to as AMD or Age-related macular degeneration.

AMD is responsible for a third of the world population of blindness, affecting the back area of the eye, the macula which is a part of the retina. This part allows us to see clarity and distinguish between features and details. When this part degenerates, our vision will become blurred and fuzzy. Complete blindness is a very rare occurrence although it is not to be disregarded either.

Macular degeneration can affect one or both eyes at varying speeds. Some individuals will notice a gradual loss in the clarity of their vision over time, and some will notice their quality of vision depreciating much faster than expected. If you have a family history of macular degeneration, it is best to have your eyes tested for the condition regularly at Ebsaar Eye Surgery Centre as regularly as frequently as every two years. Habits such as smoking and excessive alcohol consumption could cause the condition to progress faster and prematurely than expected and it is therefore advised that those with the risk of AMD, avoid these substances.

People who are affected by the condition find it difficult to drive and recognize familiar faces. Detailing might be lost and instead you may see blobs of the object or person rather than a clear image. Depending on the severity of the condition, your eye surgeon will decide on an appropriate treatment plan for you. This may include dietary changes, lifestyle changes, prescription glasses or surgery. Although surgery is usually the last resort as it involves the very delicate section of the eye.

Regular eye exams at Ebsaar Eye Surgery Centre can help you identify the risks factors present and help you decide on early treatment and prevention. An eye exam at the Dubai Eye Clinic by Dr. Hani Sakla, will be a thorough examination to identify a few things pertaining to the health of your eyes and vision. A detailed eye exam will include some of the following:

• The Dilation test allows your eye specialist to look inside the eye. You will be given an eye drop that will widen the pupil just enough for the doctor to look inside the eye using a special magnifying instrument. This will allow him a clear view of the macula and the optic nerve. Should degeneration be present, it will be obvious with this test.
• Your visual acuity is measured using a general eye chart. Your vision clarity is measured at various distances allowing the doctor to stipulate the AMD risks that you may have.
• The last test is where a natural dye is injected into the eye to check if the eye has any damaged blood vessels. The dye usually clears out within a few hours.
• The Amsler grid is used to track changes present in your central vision.

The health of your macular can be determined with the help of these tests. Early detection of AMD will help you maintain healthy vision in Dubai and possibly prolong the onset of Age-related Macular Degeneration. If you are above the age of fifty-five, or have a family history of AMD, or are a heavy smoker it is best to have the AMD tests done regularly which will help you maintain your vision for longer.

Astigmatism Dubai

Astigmatism is a common eye condition sometimes present at birth and sometimes is a result of injury or other eye diseases. It is a physical disfigurement of the eye’s surface causing blurred vision. The condition is identified by the absence of a smooth curvature of the cornea or lens. The rough surface causes a person’s vision to become distorted and inaccurate.

Valleys and peaks will be present on the cornea or the lens. The unevenness displaces light improperly away from the retina, which causes vision to become distorted and unclear. The condition is not worsened by a person’s life style, and therefore contrary to popular belief, reading into the night or watching a lot of television has no effect on the disease.

Astigmatism causes other symptoms too. Eyestrain, headaches, and bad vision. These symptoms are common with other refractive errors such as near and farsightedness, and hence goes undetected until an optometrist or an ophthalmologist examines the eye. If caught early, mild forms of Astigmatism is corrected with specially made glasses or contact lenses.

There are two types of Astigmatism, one that affects the cornea, and the other that affects the lens of the eye. As it would be understood, it is easier to treat corneal astigmatism than it is to treat Lenticular Astigmatism with external corrective measures. LASIK surgery Dubai, would be more suited for treating the latter.  

The eyes are meant to have smooth perfectly rounded surfaces without abnormal shapes or structures to refract light on to the retina properly. Light beams reaching elsewhere is not detected by the optic nerve. When the cornea or lens presents steeper ridges and low-lying valleys, similar to what a scoop of ice cream looks like, it will distort a person’s vision immensely.

Rigid contact lenses are more effective in treating corneal astigmatism, as they are hard and force the imperfections into a smooth curved shape. Prescription glasses counteract blurred vision, and a combination of glasses and rigid contact lenses, will see the condition improve. Astigmatism is a physical disfigurement of the eye and therefore corrective eye surgery is able to give immediate results to patients.

Astigmatism is diagnosed by an eye doctor using a Kerotoscope; a device that measures the orientation of the refracted light. Once the diagnosis is complete, it will be up to the patient to decide the preferred method of treatment based on the Doctors advice.

Ebsaar provides all types of treatment for this common eye condition from corrective glasses, contact lenses, and LASIK Surgery in Dubai. If astigmatism causes severe blurred or distorted vision hampering normal daily activities even with glasses, LASIK surgery is able to remove the disfigurements present on the cornea and lens, reversing refractive error. LASIK surgery is now considered one of the most trusted and safe eye treatment options for various visual conditions.