Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition that affects the shape of the cornea - the clear, front surface of the eye. Instead of maintaining a smooth, dome-like shape, the cornea gradually thins and begins to bulge outward into a cone shape.This change disrupts how light enters the eye, leading to distorted and blurred vision that often cannot ...

A pterygium, often referred to as “surfer’s eye,” is a benign growth of tissue on the white of the eye that can gradually extend onto the cornea. While it may start as a cosmetic concern, a pterygium can progress and begin to affect vision, comfort and overall eye health.One of the most common questions patients ask is: when does a pterygi...

Dry eye is a multifactorial condition that affects the tear film and ocular surface, leading to discomfort, fluctuating vision and, in some cases, inflammation. While many people describe it simply as “irritated eyes,” dry eye syndrome is a recognised medical condition that requires proper diagnosis and targeted management.What Causes Dry Ey...

  Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, the structure responsible for sending visual information from the eye to the brain. This damage is most commonly caused by increased pressure inside the eye, known as intraocular pressure. Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible vision loss worldwide, but with ear...

If you've recently started holding restaurant menus at arm's length or struggling to read text messages without squinting, you're not alone.By late 40s, most of us experience presbyopia - the gradual loss of near vision that seems to creep up without warning.For decades, reading glasses have been the default solution, but modern ophthalmology now o...