Thyroid Eye Disease Treatment
What does the treatment involve? Firstly, the thyroid function must be evaluated and appropriately treated by an Endocrinologist. The eye disease, however, may continue to progress after an Endocrinologist has treated the thyroid abnormality. The disease and therefore the treatment are divided into two periods. Active Phase – This phase usually lasts between 6 months to […]
Skin Cancer – Surgical Removal
Skin Cancer Excision & Repair What does the treatment involve? There are several treatments for skin cancer all of which are highly successful in the majority of patients. The type, location and size of your skin cancer will affect the choice of treatment. A biopsy will give important information about the type and depth of […]
Multifocal Lens Implants
Multifocal lens implants allow functional vision for both distance and near.
Laser Vision Correction
Refractive surgery for the correction of refractive errors and conditions including myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism.
Corneal Transplantation
Why Are Corneal Transplants Performed? The cornea is the clear outer lens on the front of the eye. Corneal transplants are typically recommended for people who have: Vision loss caused by cloudiness of the cornea (usually due to Fuchs Dystrophy) Vision problems caused by thinning of the cornea (usually due to keratoconus) when less invasive […]
Keratoconus – Cross Linking
What is cross-linking? Cross linking is a relatively new technique for the treatment of corneal ectasia (Keratoconus, Pellucid Marginal Degeneration and post-LASIK ectasia). Eye Scan to Assess Keratoconus Cross Linking The technique uses UV light and a photosensitiser to strengthen collagen bonds or cross links. These are the natural anchors in the cornea that prevent […]
Cataract surgery
Cataract surgery involves removing the natural lens which has become discoloured and hard and replacing it with an intraocular lens (IOL). Laser cataract surgery is also available and can offer cataract patients an alternative option for the surgery. Most IOLs are fixed mono-focal lenses designed to deliver optimum vision, they can be used to provide […]
Intraocular Lens (IOL)
Surgery for cataract with lens implant is highly effective for restoring vision. The operation is performed under local anaesthetic so is well-tolerated by older patients and can be done when there are health issues that would prevent a general anaesthesia. The natural lens is surgically removed and replaced with a synthetic, artificial lens for focusing […]
EDOF Intraocular Lens (IOL)
EDOF (Extended Depth of Focus) lens implants give spectacle free vision over a wide range – often enough to drive and read a computer screen without glasses. Magnifying reading glasses may be needed for small print. Specialists covering this condition: Dr Tanya Trinh Dr Richard Parker
PRK – Photorefractive keratectomy
PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) is a type of laser eye surgery used for mild to moderate vision correction. PRK is one of the original laser eye surgeries, however, techniques have advanced over the years and it’s now often referred to as ASLA (advanced surface laser ablation) or Advanced PRK. PRK involves gently removing part of the […]
