Night Blindness

Millions of People all over the world experience night blindness, which could be a sign of something more serious to come. If your vision is normal during the day, but you struggle to see clearly at night or experience complete night blindness, in some cases the conditions are easily treated or it could be a serious condition like a congenital condition such as retinitis pigmentosa or a symptom of a condition that is not directly related to the eye.

Night vision trouble can crop up in those individuals who are always in the sun exposing their eyes to long durations of UV exposure. It could also be a sign of a vitamin A or zinc deficiency or cataracts to say the least.

What Causes Poor Night Vision?

Difficulty with night vision can stem from conditions ranging from exposure to the sun and vitamin deficiencies to a chronic disease such as cataracts.

Vitamin A deficiency – We have all heard the common “Old Wives Tale” of carrots being good for the eyes. This is in fact as true as it gets. Carrots contain vital vitamin A, which helps keep the retina healthy. Vitamin A is also found in many greens leafy vegetables and yellow vegetables. Night blindness caused by vitamin A deficiency is very rare in developed countries as diets are diverse and nutritious. This mostly happens in those people who have trouble absorbing nutrients and is therefore a secondary symptom various other conditions like Crohn’s Disease, celiac disease, cystic fibrosis, and pancreatic insufficient.

Cataracts - The first symptoms of cataracts is night blindness. Cataracts is associated with the lens, the part of the eye that is responsible for regulating light. In reduced light intensity, the cloudy lens struggles to see clearly and some people experience blurry vision, while others are affected with complete night blindness as the cloudiness progresses to severe stages.

Zinc- this mineral assists vitamin A to be used in the eye. Without zinc, vitamin A is unable to be utilized correctly. Zinc deficiency is a rare phenomenon as it found in abundance in meat, poultry, nuts, beans, and other popular foods. Zinc deficiency is caused by the same bodily conditions as with Vitamin A.

Diabetes night vision problems – high amounts of sugar in the blood stream is toxic and damages blood vessels. The retina, which is the part of the eye that has images focused on it, has many blood vessels flowing through it for nourishment and oxygen supply. These blood vessels can swell and burst, leading to night vision problems.

Sun exposure – if you have recently taken a trip to the desert of the beach and are having trouble seeing at night, this condition is only temporary and will probably resolve itself within two days. To avoid UV damage, doctors recommend wearing sunglasses at all times when outdoors on a sunny day.

Retinitis Pigmentosa - is a rare genetic disorder which affects people before the age of 30. The condition is noted by worsening night vision and day vision, although some part of your vision will still remain.

Eye Surgery – Lasik Eye Surgery patients also experience mild to severe light sensitivity which can last a few days to a week after surgery. Eye doctors will perform many tests to identify individuals who are at risk for developing the condition and recommend other treatments for those individuals, although the risk of having night vision trouble is still real.

If you or someone you know is experiencing night vision trouble, it is advised that you meet with your eye specialists in Dubai immediately who will conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of your night vision trouble. Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center Dubai is lead by Dubai’s most experienced ophthalmologist Dr. Hani Sakla who is renowned for providing prompt and professional eye treatment for night blindness. Make an appointment today to help you retain your night vision.

LASIK Treatment UAE

Ebsaar eye surgery centre and vision correction centre is a clinic that conducts safe and technologically advanced LASIK Eye Surgery Dubai. We remain in the forefront of breakthrough eye surgery, providing patients with comfort and a second chance to have improved almost perfect vision.

Our eye surgeons and doctors are a group of medical professionals who are trained and highly experienced in the field of vision and eye care, with collective experience of over 150 years. This gives Ebsaar the leading edge to treat patients suffering with diminishing vision due to changing eye structure.

LASIK stands for laser in-situ keratomileusis, and is the only guaranteed, popular surgery that effectively corrects visual problems such as nearsighted, farsighted and astigmatism. All laser vision corrective surgery works to reshape the cornea, which lies in the front and is the clear almost hard casing. The cornea helps to focus light travelling through it on to the lens and then onto the retina found at the back of the eye. LASIK is one of a many different surgical techniques that is used to reshape the cornea, and is considered the fastest, and the most effective treatment for visual problems.

LASIK Treatment UAE has many benefits, the most significant of which is that 96% of LASIK patients find that they have their desired visual acuity after LASIK Surgery. Some patients may occasionally need an enhancement to receive their desired vision.

LASIK, although considered a surgery, is done with minimal invasion into the eye, and recovery happens in just a day or two at most. Many patients also feel the huge difference in their sight after the second day of recovery. LASIK surgery causes no pain, due to the topical numbing eye drops that is introduced before LASIK surgery begins, allowing the patient to feel comfortable and at ease during the procedure.

LASIK UAE surgery requires no stitches or bandages on the eye, as the eye heals naturally, and quite easily. You will need to wear protective eye gear, like an light eye patch to promote healing and leave out any dust while being travelling back home. 

LASIK surgery to correct vision can be done about twice in a lifetime safely, each time restoring your vision to normal. Therefore, if you fear, you’re still young, and may require another one as you age, our consultants will conduct a thorough examination, before any surgery begins.

LASIK surgery reduces the need to wear eye glasses and contact lenses dramatically, most LASIK patients, permanently stop wearing glasses and contact lenses for years, until and unless their vision quality depreciates when they age.

Ebsaar Eye Surgery centre in Dubai is the leading clinic for LASIK Dubai, lead by Dr. Hani Sakla, and his team of specialist eye surgeons, you will always be in safe hands, as the team consult together to ensure your eyes and vision are taken care of to the highest standards.

LASIK Eye Surgery in Dubai to Restore Vision

Your eyesight is one of the most vital senses you have. Damage or disease to the eyes is seen as detrimental to your life, preventing you from enjoying life as you should. Ebsaar Eye Clinic Dubai has been forging ahead in the field of vision health, bringing you some of the most talented eye surgeons in Dubai. This clinic strives to be the best and the safest option for LASIK UAE, as we specialize in systematic diagnosis, and effective treatment for all eye disorders and visual problems that our patients face.

We are fully equipped to handle complex eye surgeries in our facilities, being an accredited eye clinic in Dubai for the past 20 years. Ebsaar is lead by Dr. Hani Sakla a third generation eye surgeon in his family, with over 30 years of experience in the field of ophthalmology, Dr, Sakla has been instrumental in research and continuous improvement in the field of ophthalmology in Dubai. Dr. Sakla is supported by a team of eye specialists, whose expertise vary, covering every type of eye disorder and visual trouble helping those with depleting eye conditions find effective cures and treatments for their specific condition.

Ebsaar is also a recommended clinic for LASIK eye surgery in Dubai. LASIK eye surgery can be done to correct extreme problems with vision, astigmatism, and some other conditions which require physical correction to a single section of the eye structure. LASIK surgery is effective in reducing the need to wear eye glasses and contact lenses, aids in the removal of abnormalities from the surface of the cornea and also helps doctors restore function to the back of the eye.

Ebsaar LASIK Surgeons are able to help near sightedness, far sightedness, astigmatism, and Presbyopia. All these conditions are related to the shape of the cornea and the lens which lies behind the cornea. LASIK makes minor corrections to the cornea and the lens without causing too much distress to the individual. Additionally, LASIK surgery has replaced countless other eye surgeries that used to compel patients to take weeks off work just to recover.

LASIK Surgery aims to change the cornea to appear normal so light travelling through the eye will be refracted correctly. If you took a common magnifying glass that you bought at a bookstore, you will notice that each glass lens is smooth and perfectly shaped in a convex/concave manner to refract light at the right angel so you can view the object more clearly. Now if you were to either melt the glass, or scratch it so the surface is uneven, using of course a steal nail or a hot iron rod, the image you see will not be so clear. Heating the glass lens to extreme temperatures will cause it to lose its shape, failing to magnify the object as it did before.

The cornea too changes over time, and is sometimes defected at birth for genetic reasons. Of course unlike the extreme damage to the glass lens, your cornea experiences minor abnormalities which are easily corrected with the best LASIK in Dubai at Ebsaar. The LASIK technology that we use is considered the most modern and sophisticatedLASIK Dubai, which has been FDA approved and has almost a 100% success rate. If you are tired of wearing eye glasses, or feel uncomfortable with contact lenses, LASIK may be an option you would like to consider. Every patient case is different, and our doctors will conduct a full eye examination and understand your lifestyle and also the type of career you are in, before deciding whether LASIK is indeed safe for you. Visit us for a consultation on LASIK and what it can do for you. You don’t have to wear glasses or contact lenses forever, when LASIK can restore your vision to normal.  

Computer Vision Syndrome

If you are constantly in front of the computer, then you may already know what we talking about. Sudden blurred vision, an inability to distinguish black and white, squinting, and blinking just to make out what you are reading is a common problem experienced by many of us. There are times, when you have no problem reading anything at all, and then there are those times, when your vision depreciates quite rapidly while working on the computer and you end up feeling frustrated as you move your head back and forth trying to finish that project due early morning.

The fact is everything needs a break and everything has to be done in moderation. If you are constantly staring at the computer screen for a majority of your day at work, then your eyes are going to experience exhaustion from the glare. Most people with normal vision, will have no problem reading and working on the screen by day, but come night fall, the intensity of the glare increases, and so does the strain on your eyes.
Computer Vision symptoms are diverse and although is commonly associated with blurred vision and eye strain, the condition is also accompanied by headaches, neck and shoulder aches, and dry eyes. Computer Vision is triggered by bad lighting; incorrect posture, extended use of the computer without proper breaks, not blinking, and uncorrected vision problems. If you job entails long hours in front of the computer, you will need to wear protective eye gear and also have your eyes tested every six-to-eight months. Computer vision can be very sudden, and go on to almost ruin your vision quite rapidly if precautionary care is not taken. For this reason, a full eye examination is necessary to examine the damage, and reverse the symptoms.

The precautionary step to preventing such vision problems while working on the computer is to make use of the day light to complete your work on the computer. Moving your schedule around to ensure the majority of your work on the computer takes place while the sun is the sky will prevent you from working in to the night with bad lighting. Most patients who struggle with computer vision, as those that work late into the night, with bad lighting, which is the first and most obvious cause for this type of visual problem. Move your meetings and errands to the late evening or night if possible.

Sitting at the right distance, and having the right posture is equally important as well as taking long breaks. Never sit directly in front on the screen. Always have your eyes a few inches over the screen and at least 16 inches away from the screen. Your eyes should be at a 30 degrees angle to the top of the screen. Keep your back straight, and remember to look away ever 20 minutes while closing your eyes.

Computer Vision Syndrome is fast becoming one of the most diagnosed visual problems that we face in modern times. The high dependence on computers for just about everything, is adding huge stresses to the eyes, causing them to tire out more rapidly than they used to. Bright computer screens are hazardous, and adjusting the screen brightness, lighting the room well, and wearing protective eye glasses will give your healthy vision in Dubai. Visit Ebsaar Eye Surgery and Vision Correction Solutions today, and have your eyes looked at by an experienced ophthalmologist in Dubai. Your eyes and vision are the most important senses you have, and in this case, prevention is certainly better than cure. If you know you have bad eye sight, then make an appointment to meet a good eye specialist Dubai at Ebsaar.

What do your eyes say about your health

Simply looking into the mirror can say a lot about your health. Yes this is true, many health problems leave signs and symptoms in the eye, and qualified eye doctors Dubai can pick up on these symptoms just by examining the eyes. So if you haven’t had a health check in a while, a complete eye examination can tell you if you are at risk for other health conditions.

It is the common notion that the eyes are the windows to one’s soul, but in actual fact they are indeed the only visible soft organs of our body to the outside world. The eyes are delicate complex organs that sit unprotected from the outside world, infection; germs, disease, and direct sunlight can damage the structure of the eyes and hamper your vision at the same time. So taking care of your eyes, should be your number one priority for a healthy body.

Many diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, aids, and other genetic diseases first show up in the eyes with telltale signs that experienced eye doctors can detect. On many occasions people avoid full medical checkups because they are time consuming and involve a range of needles and other complex tests which are both expensive and inconvenient. You can actually be in peace knowing your health is normal by following through with a full eye examination every year, but this doesn’t mean that you should not have your full body check up either.

Exophthalmos is the scientific term for bug eyes, in which the eyes look like they are popping out of their sockets, which is also a symptom of Grave’s Disease. Grave’s disease is characterized by over reactive thyroid glands, which causes excessive sweating, nervousness, extreme weight loss and the irregular beating of the heart. Thyroid problems are high-risk health conditions that require immediate medical attention.
Cholesterol is apparent for anybody now, regardless of age or fitness. It has a lot do with the type of foods we eat daily. But it is also a medical condition that first starts to shows signs in the eye, commonly noted by a thin grey ring around the cornea. The grey ring is a symptom of cholesterol and the higher risk medical health condition called triglycerides, which means you are at risk for a heart attack or stroke.

Cataracts is an eye condition that is noted by the extensive clouding of the lens. But it doesn’t always appear just because we age. In most cases cataracts is a symptom of diabetes, and tumours and cataracts can be a side effect of certain prescription medication too.

There is a whole heap of medical conditions that can be detected quite simply with just a look into the eyes by an eye doctor. Ebsaar eye surgery centre in Dubai is an eye clinic Dubai that has all the necessary resources to examine the eyes thoroughly to check for any signs of medical health risks. Dr. Hani Sakla has been treating eye disorders for over 25 years and has gained immense training and understanding in detecting medical symptoms in the eyes. All our organs receive the same mix of blood, and therefore any abnormalities in our health can be easily detected by observing unusual deposits left behind in the eyes for us to see.

Floaters

Floaters are things most of us have experienced at some point or the other. This would usually happen when we look up at the sky, or stare into the sun. You may have also experienced it when moving from a really dark room into bright room. Eye floaters are meant to happen when your eyes are accommodating themselves from one light intensity to another. For those of you who have travelled on a plane, you may have noticed the window blinds opened for a day take off and landing, while night landings and take offs, will have the cabin light switched off or dimmed down. This is actually done, to avoid visual floaters in the case of an emergency when adjusting from a bright light to dim light and vice versa.

If you see floaters when moving from low light to bright light, the floaters should technically disappear after a few seconds or a couple of minutes at most. But floaters aren’t always about light intensities. If you notice the intensity of visual floaters increasing with no true cause, then you may have to seek immediate medical attention from a certified eye doctor, as it could be a sign of something worse to come. Floaters are symptoms of retinal detachment, eye bleed, and retinal tear. This visual conditions could lead to permanent or complete blindness and constant regular floaters are a tell tale sign that something needs your attention fast.
Eye floaters come in different shapes and sizes. They can be squiggly lines, black and grey spots, fuzzy lines, cobwebs, or multiple rings which move with your eye. They can appear in your field of vision, causing images to be blurred and you may even squint a while before they disappear.

What causes Visual Floaters
The eyes are complex structures that are round in shape. This round shape is helped by a gel-like substance in the middle of the eye called the vitreous humor. The vitreous humor is filled with protein collagen strands that with age can dry up and lose its clear structure. Light passing through the centre of the eye to the retina then makes these collagen strands visible, as they cast a shadow over the retina.

Floaters are mostly not dangerous and should fade off over time. However, floaters may be a sign of retinal detachment, bleeding of the vitreous humor, and it may occur after eye surgery. It is important to see a Dubai eye specialist Dr. Hani Sakla at the Ebsaar Eye Clinic if the floaters are accompanied by pain. If the floaters worsen over time, or have a sudden onset, it might be a sign of visual loss, and early treatment will be necessary to prevent blindness.

What is Coats Disease?

Coats Disease is probably the least talked about eye disorder that can lead to blindness if not detected early. Coat’s disease, named after Dr. George Coats who penned down the disease in 1912, described it by a few distinguishable traits as follows: Retinal hemorrhages, Unilaterality, Occurrence in infantile or juvenile male patients, Exudates below the retinal vessels, Absence of systemic diseases, and slow progression to retinal detachment, cataract, atrophy, or glaucoma.

As of today, not much else has been added to this information, and very little research has been done since. Coats disease is not thought to be a genetic disorder, although it mostly affects young children and males up to adolescents. Most risk factors that have been known to cause other eye disorders and eventual blindness are unrelated in this instance, as the condition usually starts before the child reaches three and is not exposed to the usual harmful influences that puts people at risk for a blinding eye condition.

It is however, known that the condition almost always starts in one eye, and may lead that eye to lose vision partially or completely before may be moving to the second eye. Coats disease is not known to affect both eyes at once or both eyes at all, in which cases the number of patients reported are very rare.

The other problem with Coat’s disease, it literally “sneaks up” on young children, who are still unaware that there might be something wrong with their vision. Coats disease is treatable if caught early, and therefore parents need to be vigilant to ensure their child’s vision is not affected by Coats Disease.

The start of the eye disease presents little or no affect on vision. Generally, however, by the time a noticeable change has taken place, the condition would have progressed onto seriously affecting one’s vision. It can affect children in infancy, and children between the ages of six and nine are most at risk. This is what delays diagnosis and advanced treatment. The other most troubling effect of this eye disease is it is a painless condition, giving out no warning signs at all.

The good news is the disease is very rare, affecting only 0.09 individuals in every 100,000 people. Coats disease is easily noticeable during a regular eye exam done by an eye doctor Dubai. The doctor may notice a white or yellow blob in the region of the pupil or abnormal growth of blood vessels at the back of the eye. Cholesterol deposits may be seen on the retina when the pupil is dilated during an eye exam for children by your family eye specialist.

One very popular case that was recently reported on the media was the case of a three year old being diagnosed by the excessive reflection of the flash on the affected eye, which showed one eye to have an obstruction near the pupil. Close range pictures with good flashes can also help detect the onset of Coat’s disease.

Although the disease is rare, it would be advised to have your child checked specifically for coats disease from the stage of infancy. Regular eye exams at Ebsaar Eye Surgery and Vision Correction Solutions Clinic will not only prevent further complications in relation to Coats Disease, but will help in diagnosing any other vision affecting disease early on.