lazy Eye Treatment

Lazy eye is present in children at birth, when the vision in one eye, does not develop as well as the other. Amblyopia is treatable if caught early, but the symptoms of which may not be apparent immediately. When the brain receives two distinguishable images from the eyes, it learns to ignore one over the other; favouring the clearer unobstructed image. This phenomenon causes one eye to move incoherently with other.
There are varying causes for amblyopia, which obstruct vision in one eye. One can develop extremely near or farsightedness, while the other provides a 20/20 sight. Another cause is Strabismus, where one eye physically, moves either outward or inwards, relating two different images back to the brain. Astigmatism or early childhood cataracts also leads to lazy eye syndrome.
The brain is programmed to receive identical images from both eyes. When one eye sends a different image from the other, the brain disregards one image in an attempt to make sense of what it is seeing. The neglected eye will stop functioning, and partial or complete blindness will result if proper treatment is delayed.
In the case of strabismus or a squint, a diagnosis is as easy as noticing the different eye movements. However, in many cases, the lazy eye takes time to develop and diagnosis and treatment may take place too late. It is the general recommendation that all babies have their vision tested by a paediatric doctor or general physician who will perform eye tests at three months and then two years.
Your children eye doctor will screen the eyes and vision to ensure that light travels to the back of the eye unobstructed, that both eyes see equally well, and the screening will ensure that both eyes moves together properly.
In the case of Strabismus, and vision obstruction like a blood clot, lazy eye is treated by forcing the weak eye to work, while the normal eye is closed for a set period, usually from a few weeks to a few months. A patch re-trains the brain to use the images from the lazy eye, strengthening the eye muscles, and sharpening the vision. The period of treatment can vary for each patient depending on the severity of the condition and how far along the condition has progressed at the time of diagnosis. For cataracts and astigmatism, an eye patch is combined with prescription glasses or contacts lenses, until the patient is old enough for surgery if desired.
Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center is experienced in lazy eye treatment Dubai since its inception. Our highly experienced ophthalmologist Dubai Dr. Hani Sakla heads our Clinic specializing in eye care and vision loss prevention in Dubai. Contact us today to have your child's eyes tested early on and prevent the onset of lazy eye.

Dry Eyes Dubai

Knowing your eyes is crucial to having healthy eyes in Dubai today. Your eyes are dependent on tears for constant lubrication in order to maintain visual comfort and eyeball flexibility. Tears consist of a solution of water, oils, mucus, antibodies and special proteins to resist infection and keep your eyes in good condition. If there is an imbalance in any one of the above mentioned components you may experience dry eyes and irritation. Some irritations that are caused due to dry eyes are; pain, a rough sensation, itchiness, redness, blurred vision and light sensitivity. Having dry eyes in Dubai does not necessarily mean that your eyes are completely dry and devoid of tears. Some individuals with dry eye syndrome may have excess tears running down their faces due to the eye lacking in sufficient lubrication in order to function to its full capacity.

The main cause and reason for dry eyes in Dubai are old age, menopause, side effects of drugs such as birth control pills, certain diseases and structural problems of the eyelids that don’t allow the eyes to close completely. It is important for those experiencing dry eye syndrome to know that there is no conclusive cure for this ailment through there are many treatment procedures that can be recommended to you by expert eye care specialists such as those who reside in the Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center Dubai.

The Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center Dubai is renowned for their novel and technical eye care solutions that are superior to most based on exceptionally new technology and incomparable service provided by those employed in the center. Some treatments offered for dry eyes in Dubai are; artificial tear drops and ointments, temporary or permanent punctual occlusions in order to provide an adequate supply of tears, Restasis which is the only FDA approved eye drop available for the condition, medications and of course surgery if required. This surgery once completed succeeds in closing off the tear ducts that drain tears in to the nose to make sure that more tears remain in and around the eye. The good thing about this procedure is that it may be done on an outpatient basis and under local anesthetic with no other hassle.

Sometimes dry eyes may be caused due to something that occurs in your day to day life such as the wearing of contact lenses. If so you may want to switch contact lenses or do away with it all together to ensure that your eyes are protected by any detrimental causes. If you are an individual with dry eyes it also additionally important that you excise caution when opting for surgical procedures such as Lasik surgery because it results in poor healing after the procedure which leaves your precious eyes at risk. So don’t hesitate to put your faith in us at the Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center Dubai and enjoy the benefits of having healthy eyes in Dubai with minimum hassle.