Medical articles of Visual impairment

23/08/2024
Mr Venki Sundaram
Consultant Ophthalmologist
What are the options available for vision correction?
In his latest online article, Mr Venki Sundaram gives us his insights with regards to the various options available for vision correction.
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08/05/2024
Ms Lakshika Perera
Ophthalmologist
All about vascular occlusions and their treatment
Administration of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) medications or corticosteroids directly into the eye to reduce inflammation and promote blood vessel regression.
02/05/2024
Professor M. Dominik Fischer
Ophthalmologist
Navigating vision loss: Causes, symptoms, and solutions
Vision impairment is a prevalent global issue, with approximately 75% of individuals worldwide relying on some form of visual correction. The impact of vision loss extends beyond mere inconvenience, significantly affecting daily activities and overall quality of life. In his latest online article, Professor M. Dominik Fischer delves into the multifaceted aspects of vision loss, ranging from its causes and symptoms to available treatments and preventive measures.
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29/06/2023
Mr Geraint Williams
Ophthalmologist
Cornea guttata: What is it and when do their presence indicate eye problems?
Cornea guttae can potentially lead to significant vision issues such as a significant reduction in vision. Here to provide a detailed and expert explanation about the nature of why they come together to form one mass – and more about the condition, including symptoms - is leading consultant ophthalmologist in Worcester, Hereford and Droitwich Mr Geraint Williams.
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30/01/2023
Professor Saurabh Jain
Adult and paediatric ophthalmologist
Ask an expert: What impact does strabismus have on vision?
Highly respected consultant ophthalmic surgeon Mr Saurabh Jain gives an expert guide to strabismus, including when treatment is recommended, in this informative article.
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03/01/2023
Dr Nemanja Stojanovic
Endocrinologist
Incidentally found pituitary tumours: An expert guide
In this informative article, highly respected consultant endocrinologist Dr Nemanja Stojanovic sheds light on the diagnosis of incidentally found pituitary tumours, as well as discussing the most common treatment options.
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27/07/2021
Mr Richard Bowman
Paediatric ophthalmology
Early visual impairment: the brain or the eyeball?
One of the most common causes of visual impairment in children in the developed world and increasingly so in the developing world, is damage to the visual parts of the brain as opposed to the eye itself. Mr Richard Bowman is a consultant paediatric ophthalmologist at Great Osmond Street Hospital, one of the world’s largest children’s hospitals, and associate professor at the International Centre for Eye Health in London. He conducts research into children’s eye problems and how to help them across the globe, and now he is sharing his insight with us.
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10/11/2020
Mr Praveen Patel
Ophthalmologist
COVID-19 and age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
We are still learning how the coronavirus affects our health, and in particular our eye health. However, our knowledge is rapidly improving with the recent breakthrough of the potentially effective Pfizer vaccine. In this article, Mr Praveen Patel illustrates how the COVID-19 pandemic has presented a unique challenge to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patients and how they can continue caring for their eye health during these tough times.
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23/04/2020
Ms Theresa Richardson
Ophthalmologist
Can diabetes lead to blindness?
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you may have heard of diabetic retinopathy, where the condition can lead to blindness. One of our expert ophthalmologists Ms Theresa Richardson, explains what important steps that you can take in order to prevent visual impairment from diabetes.
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24/02/2020
Mr Sundeep Kheterpal
Ophthalmologist
Lens implants: which ones do I chose?
How does a surgeon calculate the strength of your new lens implant and what types of lenses will offer the clearest vision? Consultant ophthalmologist, Mr Sundeep Kheterpal, explains:
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