Our Eyes And Good Vision – A Gift

By Author: Sharmina Khan Eye Clinic
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It cannot be denied that without proper eyesight and good vision the world would have been so much darker and much less interesting. As is the case with the ability to hear well, eye vision is a gift never to be taken for granted.

During their lifetime millions of people from around the world will become victims of one or more conditions related to their eye health. Doctors and optometrists are kept busy to help ensure poor eye vision is corrected, and the same applies to ophthalmologists, eye specialists that offer even greater knowledge about eye conditions that can affect people.

The ophthalmologist is a specialist eye doctors with many years of experience in their field, and they can specialise even further. Some become ophthalmic surgeons, for example. Others may combine different aspects of eye health care – it is often a preference for a field of ophthalmology that sees one specialist concentrate in one area, and another in a different specialist field.

One such specialty may refer, for example, to the treatment of eye conditions such as dry eye and blepharitis, the latter referring to an infection ...
... of the eyelids. Blepharitis, for example, affects thousands – if not millions – of people all over the world. It is a condition that can cause extreme discomfort for the affected person, and even if it is not directly related to your ability to see, it may indeed interfere with it.

Blepharitis, which is often associated with dry eye (a condition when your tears cannot provide enough lubrication for your eyes) is characterised by various symptoms, such as severe itchiness in and around the eyelids; dryness of the eyes; watery or tearing eyes; swelling on either or both the upper and lower lids; crustiness, almost dandruff-like flakes on the lids; scratchy eye and styes. These are some of the symptoms, and if left untreated, can make the individual feel distressed, self-conscious, and generally unhappy.

The best solution for this condition is to make an appointment to see an eye care specialist such as, for instance, an ophthalmologist who treats these conditions all the time. In a city such as London with its world-famous Moorfields Eye Hospital patients will indeed be able to see a good eye specialist who will offer a proper diagnosis before they go ahead with one of the treatments available to treat blepharitis and dry eye.

Leading eye surgeons these days make use of an advanced system whereby they diagnose the condition with LipiScan® Imaging which captures and records digital images of the affected area, after which they will proceed with LipiFlow®treatment. This treatment is done by using a specialist vector thermal pulsation technology that warms and massages the inside of the patient’s eyelids so that normal, healthy oil production can be restored and tear quality improved.

This is an effective way to address dry eye and blepharitis and yields great results for patients. Because dry eye and blepharitis can be chronic, one may have to repeat the LipiFlow® treatment from time to time. But patients agree that even one treatment can bring tremendous relief that may well last for a long time, especially if one follows a home-care regime that includes proper eye hygiene and the taking of any medications the doctor or specialist prescribes.

LipiFlow® treatment is one of the most promising treatments for dry eye and blepharitis and seems to have become a favored treatment. It is used by leading eye surgeons and specialists and promises great relief for patients. Therefore, if you suffer from blepharitis and related dry eye, do know that help is available. Book an appointment with an eye specialist that works in this field every day – in London and elsewhere.

About Us

At the Sharmina Khan Eye Clinic, based at Moorfields Private Eye Hospital, Ms. Khan, a renowned London Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, offers patients her services as a leading eye specialist with years’ experience as an ophthalmologist that specialises in various procedures and treatments to help improve their vision. She also consults in the West End from rooms in Wimpole Street. Some of her well-received procedures and treatments include cataract surgery, refractive lens surgery, blepharitis, and dry eye treatment. Ms. Khan’s extensive experience in NHS and private practice offers patients the expertise they can benefit from to ensure the most positive outcomes. Her various qualifications and professional memberships ensure a high profile as a leading ophthalmologist. For more about Ms. Khan please visit https://www.sharminakhan.co.uk.