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A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens in the eye that affects vision.  The lens is a clear part of the eye that helps to focus light, or an image, on the retina. The retina is the light sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. In a normal eye, light passes through the transparent lens to the retina. Once it reaches the retina, light is changed into nerve signals that are sent to the brain. The lens must be clear for the retina to receive a sharp image. If the lens is cloudy from a cataract, the image will be blurred.

LASIK is a surgical procedure for correcting near sightedness (myopia), far sightedness (hyperopia) and cylindrical (Astigmatic) refractive errors. LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis.

Procedure of LASIK

During LASIK surgery, a flap is created in the outer layers of the cornea. The flap is hinged and lifted so the excimer laser can treat only the underlying layer of the cornea. This circular flap remains attached to the cornea by a small hinge of tissue. The hinge enables the flap to be lifted away from the central cornea. A laser can then be used to reshape the exposed mid-layer of the cornea.

The laser is used to create a flap using multiple short pulses. These pulses are so close together they create an almost complete separation of the flap from the rest of the cornea, but they do not actually lift the flap. If the flap pattern is judged to be complete and satisfactory, a delicate separation of the flap is performed with a few gentle manipulations using a surgical instrument.

While creating the flap, the eye is held firmly with a suction ring, which exerts some pressure and causes vision to black out momentarily.

The surgeon then positions the patient’s eye under the excimer laser which is programmed to remove microscopic layers of tissue from the internal part of the cornea under the flap. The cool laser beam vaporizes tissue away, one microscopic layer at a time, without burning or cutting. This tissue does not completely replace itself after it is removed. Since the excimer laser light is created at a specified wavelength that does not pass through the cornea, no other part of the eye is affected.

After the tissue has been removed, the surgeon places the flap back in its original position where it heals into place with no stitches. The cornea has amazing natural bonding qualities. Within a few minutes, the flap adheres to the underlying tissue. The edges of the flap heal over in 12 to 48 hours, with the entire flap gaining adhesive strength as it continues to heal in the following weeks and months.

For each eye, the laser application time is usually less than one minute and the whole procedure takes around 15 minutes.

  Orbit refers to the eye-socket (the cavity in the skull that holds the eye) and the surrounding structures. Diseases of the Orbit may arise from within the eye-socket or might be a secondary condition arising out of an existing illness. While some of these issues could be cosmetic, quite a few of orbital problems might affect the regular functioning of the eyes. There’s sure relief for these conditions and oculoplasty is a cosmetic/reconstructive surgical procedure that comes to the rescue of patients with eye orbit proble   It’s quite natural to admire those almond-shaped eyes of your child for hours. However, not all people in the world are lucky to have those perfectly shaped eyes. Some of us may have problems like drooping eyelids, protruding eyes, interned eyelashes, etc. Earlier, people would have to live with these malformations. However today, there are state-of-the-art treatment options that can rectify the issues. It is extremely important to identify the underlying cause for, all you know there could be a tumor down below that’s pushing out the eyes. The cavity in the skull that contains the eye is called the orbit. It is formed from parts of the frontal, sphenoid, zygomatic, lacrimal, ethmoid, palatine and maxillary bones. Patients of all ages may need Oculoplasty, i.e. eyelid and facial reconstructive surgery for needs purely cosmetic or purely functional. The most advanced and innovative techniques of facial and eyelid surgery for such conditions as excess upper eyelid skin that obstructs vision (bleharoplasty), eyelid ptosis(droopy eyelids), entropion(eyelids that turn in), ectropion(eyelids that turn out), problems of the tear ducts, and the thyroid eye disease.  

Comprehensive eye exam each year is the best way to enjoy good vision throughout your life. Many eye and vision problems have no obvious signs or symptoms. As a result, individuals are often unaware that problems exist. Early diagnosis and treatment of eye and vision problems are important for maintaining good vision and eye health, and when possible, preventing vision loss

Corneal and external diseases involve the cornea, anterior chamber of the eye, iris, lens, conjunctiva and eyelids, including cataracts; corneal allergies, infections and irregularities; refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism); conjunctivitis (pink eye); dry eye; tear disorders; Keratoconus; Pterygium; Endophthalmitis; Fuchs Dystrophy and many others.

Diseases of the anterior section of the eye and cornea and infectious eye diseases are the focus of the cornea and external disease service, along with general ophthalmic care and screening for eye complications of systemic diseases and contact lens wear.

Adult and pediatric evaluation and consultation are facilitated by advanced diagnostic options and treatment modalities. They include corneal transplant ion, anterior segment reconstruction, intraocular lens implantation, cataract extraction, and excimer laser phototherapeutic procedures.

Strabismus, also known as crossed or turned eye, is the medical term used when the two eyes are not straight. It occurs in appr- oximately 2 to 4 percent of the population.

The Pediatric Ophthalmology / Orthoptic / Adult Strabismus Department’s primary mission is to deliver the highest quality comprehensive eye care to children from birth through their teen years. The Department also delivers specialized eye care for adults with double vision (diplopia) related to strabismus and other disorders effecting binocular vision.

Pediatric Cases

Though strabismus, amblyopia and refractive errors are the most prevalent problems that are treated in the pediatric population, other ophthalmic diseases which effect children’s vision and binocular vision require a comprehensive eye care approach in children. All eye diseases potentially affect vision and consequently affect binocularity in these young patients whose visual systems are still growing and developing. For this reason, The Pediatric Ophthalmology Department has expanded over the last 10-15 years to develop specialized departments for pediatric congenital and acquired cataracts, pediatric glaucoma, pediatric retinal diseases, and pediatric corneal pathology. The Departments continues to expand the scope of services for children in specialty clinics in the hospital. This involves co- management, evaluation, and treatment of pediatric patients with ocular trauma and hearing problems that may also affect the visual system. They also offer the specialized service of pediatric visual fields and pediatric low vision. Recognizing that vision is essential for a child’s future educational and physiological growth, they also work with the Social Service Department, even before school age arranging services for visually challenged children

Glaucoma is the term applied to a group of eye diseases that gradually result in loss of vision by permanently damaging the optic nerve, the nerve that transmits visual images to the brain. The leading cause of irreversible blindness, glaucoma often produces no symptoms until it is too late and vision loss has begun.

Treatments and drugs

The damage caused by glaucoma can't be reversed. But treatment and regular checkups can help slow or prevent vision loss, especially in you catch the disease in its early stage.

The goal of glaucoma treatment is to lower pressure in your eye (intraocular pressure). Depending on your situation, your options may include eye drops, laser treatment or surgery.