Eye bags are typically a cosmetic problem, although in some cases extreme puffiness can visually impair sufferers

EYELID SURGERY What is blepharoplasty? Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, can improve the appearance of the area around your eyes. It’s a procedure that reduces bagginess from your lower eyelids and removes excess skin from your upper eyelids. As skin ages, it gradually loses its elasticity. A lack of elasticity, combined with the relentless pull of [...]

There are many deformities that can affect the eyelids. These can be congenital, acquired or post-traumatic deformity …

An eye examination is a series of tests performed by an ophthalmologist (medical doctor), optometrist, or orthoptist,

Refractive surgery refers to surgical procedures that correct common vision problems (nearsightedness, farsightedness, …

PTERYGIUM SURGERY WHAT IS A PTERYGIUM?  A pterygium is scar tissue of the conjunctiva (skin lining the surface of the eyeball). It grows over the front of the cornea (the clear window at the front of the eye). A pterygium usually grows very slowly, over many years. It is more common in people who have [...]

EXOPHTHALMOS (BULGING EYES) TREATMENT Bulging eyes, also called exophthalmos or proptosis, is when one or both of your eyes protrude from their natural position. Thyroid issues, such as Graves’ disease or hyperthyroidism, are the most common causes of the condition. Treatments include medications for thyroid disease, artificial tears, corticosteroids, immunosuppressants and surgery. What is proptosis? [...]

DIABETIC RETINOPATHY TREATMENT What is diabetic retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that can cause vision loss and blindness in people who have diabetes. It affects blood vessels in the retina (the light-sensitive layer of tissue in the back of your eye). If you have diabetes, it’s important to get a comprehensive dilated eye [...]

TEAR DUCT SURGERY There is a small hole at the inner corner of the upper and lower eyelids. These holes are known as puncta. The puncta are one of the structures responsible for collecting tears which then drain away into the nasal passages. If the puncta are too small, tears will be unable to drain […]

RETINAL DETACHMENT SURGERY What is a retinal detachment? The retina is the inner layer at the back of your eye. The retina captures the light coming into your eye and sends this information to your brain. Sometimes the retina can peel off (detach), usually because of a tear. This causes your vision to be blurred [...]