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Cataract
Cataract is a natural clouding of the clear natural crystalline
lens in the eyes. This is a normal outcome of the aging process
but may also result out of trauma to the eye, heredity or
diabetes. It is because of heredity that one sees infantile
cataracts in some newborn babies.
Whatever the cause, cataracts typically result in blurred or
fuzzy vision and sensitivity to light.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma clinic treats patients with the newest lasers and
surgical techniques and drug therapies available. The Glaucoma
Service Diagnostic Laboratory provides advanced computerized
techniques to uncover the earliest signs of glaucoma in
suspected patients, as well as chart the progression of the
condition, including the slightest change in the optic nerve, in
patients who have already been diagnosed.
Paediatric Ophthalmology
Service treats the unique ocular problems of children, including
strabismus (crossed eyes) and amblyopia (lazy eye). Surgeons
also perform cataract surgery on infants.
Vision Enhancement & Rehabilitation Centre
Vision Rehabilitation and Enhancement is a highly specialized
stream of Ophthalmology available for patients of low vision who
are beyond any medical or surgical treatment.
It is at this point of time that a low vision examination is
recommended. The low vision examination is a comprehensive
evaluation of the person's efficient use of their remaining
vision. The purpose of this evaluation is to prescribe optical
and non-optical aids to maximize use of the person's residual
vision.
These services are to provide them a comprehensive range of
vision rehabilitation services, including assessment,
prescription, instruction and rehabilitation. |
