What are the treatments available for refractive disorders?
Refractive disorders can be corrected by the use of either spectacles
or contact lenses. Alternatively surgery is a long-term solution.
Refractive surgeries
Photorefractive Keratotomy (PRK): Candidates for PRK include patients who have a high number and thin cornea.
Phakic IOLs (Staar ICL): It is a process in which lenses are surgically implanted. People who wear thick glasses or contact lenses with high power and are not eligible for LASIK/PRK are recommended for Phakic IOLs.
LASIK: LASIK is one of the most commonly performed surgeries, used to correct vision in people who are nearsighted, farsighted, or have astigmatism.
For more details on LASIK refer to the Surgeries section.
Usually CVS can be avoided or minimised with the following precautions:
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Use anti-reflective coating on your computer screen
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Blink frequently
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Take frequent breaks while reading or working on the computer for a long time
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Ensure your computer screen is 6-8 inches below the eye level
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Maintain a distance of 20-30 inches between your seat and the screen
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Ensure your computer seating area is not right opposite to an AC vent as it can dry up your eyes
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Wear your eyeglasses even if you think you can do without them
With these precautions there are also eye drops that are prescribed depending upon the case. Visit an ophthalmologist if you face any kind of discomfort due to excessive work on the computer.
Unfortunately, cataract cannot be treated using eyeglasses or medications. Surgery is the only way to treat cataract.
Some of the most common surgical methods of treating cataract include:
Extra Capsular Cataract Extraction (ECCE): ECCE is a method of cataract surgery that involves removing the eye's natural lens while leaving behind the back of the capsule that holds the lens in place.
Small Incision Cataract Surgery (SICS): SICS is a technique that achieves the manual removal of a cataract by effecting an incision of about 6mm in the eye.
Phacoemulsification: Phacoemulsification is the removal of cataract through extremely small-sized incisions.
At Shree Eye Care, we offer phacoemulsification, as the only option to treat cataracts. Read further on Phacoemulsification in Surgeries section.
What are the commonly followed methods of treating dry eyes?
Artificial tear substitutes: Eye drops, also referred to as ‘artificial tears’ are administered during the initial period. They lubricate the eyes and help maintain moisture.
Immuno-modulators and steroids: Your cornea specialist will decide if you need this advanced therapy.
Punctal occlusion: There is a channel that drains tears out of the eye into the back of your nose, and down your throat. Your cornea specialist may close this channel temporarily.
At Shree Eye Care, we are well-equipped to handle complex cases of dry eye syndrome.
What are the most common methods of treating glaucoma?
The most common methods of treating glaucoma intend to control the pressure in the eyes. There are three major methods of eye pressure control:
Drops: There are many effective medications that come to market every year that can make the drain function of the eye more efficient. This serves to lower the amount of fluid in the eye and decreases the pressure being placed on your optic nerve.
Laser: A laser may be fired directly into the drain of your eye with an intention of stimulating increased drainage.
Surgery: The main goal of surgery is to create a new drainage system for the eye.
To know more about the surgery, refer to the Surgeries section.
How can structural abnormalities of ptosis, entropion and ectropion be treated?
Ptosis, entropion and ectropion be treated through oculoplasty which is a specialised branch of ophthalmology, that focuses on abnormalities of the structures around the eye. It aims at improving function, comfort and appearance of structures around the eye including the lids and tear drainage system.
Ptosis or drooping eyelid often needs surgical correction which is best decided by your ophthalmologist.
Mild forms of ectropion and entropion can be treated with lubricating drops, ointments and eyeglasses. If these fail, the deformities have to be repaired surgically before the rubbing damages the cornea by causing infection and scarring.
At Shree Eye Care, all cases of oculoplasty are handled efficiently by our oculoplasty visiting consultant.
Treatment of squint comes under pediatric ophthalmology a subspecialty of ophthalmology concerned with eye diseases, visual development and vision care in children.
Diagnosis is an important step in handling squint patients. It should be diagnosed as early as possible. It is recommended that you go for routine checks to identify eye problems in babies and children. These checks are normally done in newborn babies and after 6-8 weeks of their birth. Routine preschool or school entry vision check can also be helpful in diagnosing squint.
Squint treatment helps preserve or restore vision and straighten the eyes. There are some treatment steps according to the type of squint.
Doctors recommend glasses that must be worn regularly to correct any refractive errors that maybe present.
Sometimes doctors prefer surgery to correct the appearance of the squint and also to restore binocular vision in some cases.
In many cases, an operation is recommended to make the eyes as straight as possible. Surgery is done to improve the appearance of the eyes.
In some cases, surgery may also improve or restore binocular vision. The exact operation depends on the type and severity of the squint.
At Shree Eye Care, all squint and pediatric cases are handled by our visiting pediatric ophthalmologist.