CATARACT SURGERY
A ‘Cataract’ is the clouding of the normally transparent lens of the eye. It results in the vision becoming increasingly poor. It may reduce the amount of light that reaches the retina, cause light scattering or haziness in patient’s vision. Surgery is performed to remove the cloudy lens and replace it with an artificial intraocular …
REFRACTIVE SURGERY
Dr Iain Dunlop is a refractive surgeon who specialises in laser vision correction. He uses the most advanced technologies and techniques in laser eye surgery technology including LASIK and its alternatives to achieve crystal clear vision and freedom from glasses and contact lenses. PHOTOREFRACTIVE KERATECTOMY (PRK) PRK is a surgical alternative to LASIK and involves …
OCULOPLASTIC SURGERY
Oculoplastic surgery involves the management of the eyelid, tear ducts and re-constructive surgery around the eye, forehead, cheek and nose area. There are many types of conditions that can affect this part of the eye and its surrounds. An oculoplastic surgeon is an ophthalmologist who has undertaken further specialist training in plastic surgery specifically in …
GENERAL OPHTHALMOLOGY
GLAUCOMA Glaucoma results in irreversible damage to the optic nerve of the eye that can result in blindness. It is therefore recommended that patients have regular eye examinations. Effective treatments are now available including topical medications, laser (SLT) and glaucoma surgery. Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a highly effective laser pressure that reduces intraocular pressure …