Glaucoma is a slow, often silent condition where damage builds long before symptoms appear, making early detection and steady follow-up…
Category: Knowledge Series
When I Recommend Glaucoma Surgery & When I Don’t
Glaucoma surgery isn’t the default next step. It’s considered when the risk of progression outweighs what drops or laser can…
Blindness
Blindness is the inability to see or a significant lack of vision. In severe cases, it means being unable to perceive even light. This condition cannot be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses, eye drops, or surgery.
Blue-light Filtering Spectacle Lenses
A systemic metanalysis of several randomised controlled trials (Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2023) has revealed that blue-light filtering spectacle lenses or Computer Vision Glasses don’t really decrease the symptoms of eye strain with computer use, over a short-term follow-up period.
Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery: Contraindications
Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS) has emerged as a cutting-edge option for cataract removal, providing precision and customization. However, it’s essential to be aware of Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery contraindications—factors that may influence whether FLACS is the right choice for an individual.