WHAT IS PRESBYOPIA? Presbyopia is an age-related inability to focus on close objects that results from either a loss of lens elasticity or a weakening of the ciliary muscles. With age, the eye’s ability to sharply focus on close objects gradually deteriorates. Reading small print requires holding the book farther apart, which is a common...
What is refractive surgery? Refractive surgery is an eye surgery that reduces dependency on visual aids such as spectacles and contact lenses. It is usually considered cosmetic surgery and is opted for better aesthetics by many. Who are suitable candidates for laser refractive surgery? Refractive surgery is not medically indicated and an individual decides to...
A glaucoma is a group of diseases causing progressive damage to the sight which finally leads to irreversible blindness. In many cases it is painless and affects the peripheral vision first, therefore people having glaucoma may not even realize that they have it until it’s too late. There is a growing need to help people...
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which lies behind the iris and the pupil. The lens works much like the lens of a camera, focusing light onto the retina at the back of your eye. The retina converts this light into electrical impulses that are sent through the optic nerve to...
