Cataracts
What are Cataracts?
What are Cataracts? Cataracts are a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. For people who have cataracts, seein...
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Cataracts
Common FAQs about Cataracts
When does vision stabilize after cataract surgery? Vision stabilizes gradually after the operation, and usually improves...
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Cataracts
After Cataract Surgery
Treatment of eye redness after cataract surgery Usually, redness in the eye after cataract surgery can be caused by mild...
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Cornea Diseases
Corneal Opacity
What is the Cornea? It is a surgical procedure used to treat vision problems, such as #Nearsightedness (Myopia), #Farsig...
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Cornea Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
What is a Corneal Ulcer? #Corneal_Ulcer: is a condition consisting of damage or a wound in the clear outer layer of the ...
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Cornea Diseases
Keratitis
What is Keratitis? #Keratitis is a condition characterized by congestion or inflammation of the clear, thin layer locate...
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Cornea Diseases
Ocular Trauma
Types of Ocular Trauma Superficial injuries: Scratches that usually heal in days. Injuries from organic materials: ...
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Cornea Diseases
Corneal Graft Rejection
What is Corneal Graft Rejection #Corneal_transplant surgeries are considered successful and are the most successful t...
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Cornea Diseases
Corneal Dystrophy
What are Corneal Dystrophies? Hereditary #Corneal_dystrophies are a group of rare conditions that affect the health and ...
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Glaucoma
Tube Surgery for Glaucoma
What is Tube Implant Surgery in the Eye? Implant procedures are used as a method to treat glaucoma, where a small device...
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Glaucoma
Congenital Glaucoma
What is Congenital Glaucoma? Congenital glaucoma is a congenital condition that affects a child's eye from birth or duri...
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Glaucoma
Pediatric Glaucoma
Pediatric Glaucoma The definition of pediatric glaucoma refers to damage to the optic nerve, often accompanied by high e...
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Glaucoma
Cortisone-Induced Glaucoma
What is Cortisone-Induced Glaucoma? It is a form of secondary open-angle glaucoma that leads to high eye pressure, which...
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Glaucoma
Glaucoma
What is Glaucoma? The eye continuously secretes a fluid called (aqueous humor) to maintain its spherical shape, and this...
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Glaucoma
Frequently Asked Questions about Glaucoma
Is glaucoma hereditary? Yes, genetic factors play an important role in increasing the risk of developing glaucoma. Can y...
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Glaucoma
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)
What is Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) for Glaucoma? The laser is directed at the eye's drainage angle to modify ...
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Glaucoma
Trabeculectomy (Drainage Surgery)
What is Trabeculectomy (drainage surgery) to relieve eye pressure? Drainage surgery, also known as trabeculectomy, is a ...
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Neuro-Ophthalmology
Nystagmus
What is Nystagmus? #Nystagmus is an involuntary eye movement characterized by a rapid and oscillating motion from side t...
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Neuro-Ophthalmology
Third Cranial Nerve Palsy
What is the Third Cranial Nerve and What are its Functions? The #Third_Cranial_Nerve is one of the main nerves in the pe...
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Neuro-Ophthalmology
Fourth Cranial Nerve Palsy
What is the Fourth Cranial Nerve and What is its Function? The #Fourth_Cranial_Nerve is one of the twelve cranial nerves...
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Neuro-Ophthalmology
Sixth Cranial Nerve Palsy
What is the Sixth Cranial Nerve and What is its Function? The #Sixth_Cranial_Nerve (Abducens Nerve) plays an important r...
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Neuro-Ophthalmology
Facial Nerve Palsy (Seventh Cranial Nerve Palsy)
What is Facial Nerve Palsy (Seventh Nerve)? #Facial_Nerve_Palsy is weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles, leading ...
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Neuro-Ophthalmology
Color Blindness
What is Color Blindness? #Color_Blindness, also known as color vision deficiency, is a disorder that causes difficulty i...
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Neuro-Ophthalmology
Optic Neuropathy
What is the Optic Nerve? The #Optic_Nerve is the nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain. T...
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Neuro-Ophthalmology
Optic Neuritis
What is the Optic Nerve? The #Optic_Nerve is the nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain. T...
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Oculoplastics
Eye and Orbital Aesthetics
Eye and Orbital Aesthetics It is a branch of eye aesthetics that focuses on the external appearance of the eyelid and th...
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Oculoplastics
Eyelid Reconstruction Surgeries
Eyelid Reconstruction Surgeries It is a branch of cosmetic eye surgery to correct eyelid problems. They are necessary fo...
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Oculoplastics
Orbital Surgery
What is the Orbit? It consists of the bone cavity surrounding the eye, the extraocular muscles, and the orbital tissues ...
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Optics
Low Vision in Adults
Definition of Low Vision in Adults It is vision loss that cannot be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or surgery. ...
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Optics
Contact Lenses
What are Contact Lenses? #Contact_Lenses are one of the therapeutic options for correcting refractive errors such as nea...
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Optics
Myopia (Nearsightedness)
What is Myopia? #Myopia is a visual condition characterized by a person's difficulty seeing objects clearly when looking...
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Optics
Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
What is Hyperopia? #Hyperopia is one of the refractive errors in the eye, where the refracted light inside the eye focus...
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Optics
Astigmatism
What is Astigmatism? #Astigmatism is a common condition called a refractive error that causes blurred vision, resulting ...
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Optics
Anisometropia
What is Anisometropia? It is a condition involving a complete loss of balance in the vision level between the two eyes. ...
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Optics
Presbyopia
What is Presbyopia? #Presbyopia is a natural condition that occurs with age and usually begins at the age of forty. This...
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Retina Diseases
Age-related Macular Degeneration
What is Macular Degeneration? Macular Degeneration is an eye disorder that affects the center of vision and the tissues ...
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Retina Diseases
Retinal Artery and Vein Occlusion
What is Retinal Artery Occlusion? The retina of the eye is nourished by a network of its own tiny arteries. After nouris...
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Retina Diseases
Vitreous Hemorrhage
What is Vitreous Hemorrhage and Its Causes? #Vitreous_Hemorrhage is a bleeding that occurs inside the eye leading to vis...
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Retina Diseases
Eye Floaters
What are Eye Floaters? Eye floaters are a collection of black dots or threads that can be seen in the field of vision, f...
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Retina Diseases
Epiretinal Membrane
What is an Epiretinal Membrane? It is a very thin membrane that forms on the surface of the retina in the center of visi...
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Retina Diseases
Night Blindness
Definition of Night Blindness Night Blindness: It is a hereditary retinal disorder that causes poor vision in the dark a...
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Retina Diseases
The Retina
What is the Retina? The retina is a thin layer of light-sensitive tissue located at the back of the eye. It is responsib...
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Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment
What is Retinal Detachment? #Retinal_Detachment is the separation and divergence of the inner eye layers (retina) from t...
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Retina Diseases
Retinitis Pigmentosa
What is Retinitis Pigmentosa? #Retinitis_Pigmentosa is a group of rare, genetic disorders that involve a breakdown and l...
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Vision Correction
Eye Surgery and its Types
Vision Correction Surgery Vision correction surgery, regardless of the terminology, is a surgical procedure used to corr...
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Vision Correction
Risks of LASIK Surgery 2023
Risks of Eye LASIK LASIK surgery for vision correction can cause some side effects such as dry eyes, flap problems, and ...
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Vision Correction
Dry Eyes After LASIK Surgery
Causes of Dry Eyes After LASIK Surgery Before undergoing LASIK surgery, our doctors at Roya Hakim advise the patient on ...
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Vision Correction
Laser Surgery and its Effect on the Cornea
When Does the Cornea Heal After Laser? The process of cornea healing after laser varies from person to person and depend...
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Vision Correction
What are Refractive Errors?
What is a Refractive Error? A refractive error occurs when there is an imbalance in the light-focusing power of the eye,...
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Vision Correction
Common FAQs about LASIK
What are the conditions for undergoing LASIK eye surgery? There is a set of conditions and criteria that a person must m...
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Vision Correction
LASIK Vision Correction
What is LASIK vision correction: It is a surgical procedure used to treat vision problems, such as myopia (nearsightedne...
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Vision Correction
Femto-LASIK
What is Femto-LASIK Femto-LASIK is a type of laser vision correction surgery and a modern development of traditional LAS...
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