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Keratoconus: how to protect your eyes from a gradual drop of vision
this condition is one of the most popular chronically or slowly progressive ocular conditions that takes years to affect and impair a person’s vision. In this condition the cornea, the clear window at the front of the eye loses its natural spherical contour, and becomes...
lens implantation a Refractive solution for cases that cannot get LASIK
Phakic intraocular lens implantation a Refractive solution for cases that cannot get LASIK Implanting lenses inside the eye on top of the natural crystalline lens is a safe solution for patients whose eye condition, error measurements, or corneal imaging preclude them from getting LASIK. These...
Cost of corneal cross linking surgery for keratoconus
Cost of corneal cross linking surgery for keratoconus stabilization Have you had problems with your eyesight before? For example, issues such as blurring or seeing shadows or flashes of light? Keratoconus is a common eye condition that develops slowly and progressively over time , which...
Intraocular Lens implants to correct vision
Intraocular Lens implants to correct vision There are many procedures available to correct refractive errors, each suitable for different cases. Some are done by laser technology such as the femto lasik surgery in Egypt . Other methods such as intraocular lens implantation are suitable for...
The cost of corneal transplantation in Egypt
The cost of corneal transplantation in Egypt Many factors affect the price of corneal transplant surgery in Egypt, some of which are: Whether femtosecond laser is used during the surgery, which is considered the latest technology for this surgery in Egypt and has shown superior...
LASIK surgery. What are its steps?
For the safe and effective correction of errors of refraction, careful examination and decision making for the type of surgery is important. In under 10 minutes, LASIK surgery can correct most cases of myopia, astigmatism and other errors, and can rid you of your glasses,...
The Best ophthalmologist for the treatment of keratoconus in Egypt
Who is the best corneal surgeon in Egypt? Dr. Ashraf Soliman corneal and laser refractive surgery, cataract and glaucoma consultant is considered one of the best corneal surgeons in Egypt and the Middle East. His expertise, knowledge, and use of state-of-the-art technology allows for impressive...
Most popular and updated trends in cataract surgery
Most popular and updated trends in cataract surgery Cataracts are one of the most popular eye conditions, and most of us have a relative that has had this condition, which causes gradual painless drop of vison over months and years , and is caused by...
Get familiar with eye diseases that slowly progress
Get familiar with slowly progressive eye diseases Do all eye diseases develop suddenly? Actually, the answer is no! For example, you would not wake up one day and have an ectatic corneal condition like keratoconus. In fact, some eye diseases develop and progress slowly over...
When is visual acuity expected to improve after corneal cross linking “strengthening” procedure?
When is visual acuity expected to improve after corneal cross linking “strengthening” procedure? Keratoconus is one of the most common diseases in the field of ophthalmology, where the cornea changes its normal spherical shape and bulges out assuming a conical appearance, leading to distortion of...
Can cataract patients undergo Lasik surgery ?
Can cataract patients undergo Lasik surgery, and how suitable is it ? “ I have cataract , can I undergo Lasik surgery? Is it suitable?” this is a very common question that Dr Ashraf Soliman gets asked on a daily basis at his clinic from...
What is the difference between glaucoma and cataract?
What is the difference between glaucoma and cataract? In the article below, we will try to clarify common misconceptions of the two eye diseases that are frequently mixed up. what is the difference and what are differences between them? And can a cataract cause glaucoma...
What is Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) … and what are its advantages ?
What is Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) ... and what are its advantages ? PRK differs from traditional LASIK in the way the corneal tissues are exposed to the EXCIMER laser. In PRK, no flaps are lifted and a no cuts are made into the corneal thickness. ...
What is astigmatism?
When you have blurred vision for near and far then you most probably suffer from astigmatism. How does astigmatism happen? It is a common error of refraction, which basically means “ no one point” indicating that parallel rays of light entering the eye are focused...
Various causes of decreased vision and how to treat them
Most of us have had an eye condition and have visited a professional eye doctor or ophthalmologist. Some of these conditions may subside on their own and some require the close follow up and treatment by an ophthalmologist or eye doctor. Whether your vision has...
The cost of intracorneal ring implants in Egypt
Treatment of keratoconus with intracorneal rings The treatment of keratoconus with intracorneal rings is one of the most effective ways to treat the condition, and is done by placing half-circle or full circle segments of rings into tunnels created in the corneal. Mechanism of treatment...
FemtoLASIK surgery in Egypt
What is the FemtoLASIK operation in Egypt? The femtoLASIK procedure is different from the normal LASIK procedure in that the treating physician does not use the traditional blades and surgical instruments that are used to create a flap on the outer surface of the cornea,...
The cost of FemtoSMILE surgery in Egypt
The cost of femtoSMILE surgery in Egypt recently, and namely over the past two decades, numerous techniques have evolved in all medical fields, namely in the field pf ophthalmology and its very delicate surgeries. In this article we will discuss the evolution of refractive surgery...
Squint surgery
All about squint (eye deviations, strabismus) Eye squint or deviation is a disorder related to inability to coordinate eye movement, leading to both eyes moving in different directions, and not being able to gaze at one point, and this may be caused by a disorder...
Lacrimal system diseases (tear ducts)
An idea about lacrimal system diseases and their impact on eye health What's a tear duct? As previously explained, the tear duct or the nasolacrimal duct is the normal drainage pathway of tears in the human eye. This fine channel connects the tear sac (located...
Keratoconus
Keratoconus is an idiopathic disease that affects the cornea causing it to lose its natural spherical shape and take a conical shape, which distorts the refraction of light rays coming into the eye onto the retina causing numerous visual problems. What is keratoconus? The cornea...
Retinal surgeries
Retinal surgeries Retinal detachment is an emergency that requires immediate treatment, but what is retinal detachment? And how is it treated? What types of retinal operations performed? Retinal detachment Retinal detachment occurs when the retina separates and splits from the layer of blood vessels...
Glaucoma
What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is the medical term used to describe increased intraocular pressure, the optic nerve and its nerve fibers are adversely affected by this rise in pressure, which ultimately and permanently affects your vision. This increase in pressure occurs as a result of...
Laser cataract Surgery (Femtocataract)
What is a laser cataract surgery? The laser cataract surgery, also called laser-assisted cataract surgery or femtocataract, is an advanced type of cataract surgery that uses femtosecond laser technology for a new level of accuracy to specific steps in cataract surgery that would have otherwise...
Diabetic retinopathy and maculopathy
What is diabetic retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy is a complication caused by a increased levels of blood sugar with poor control that ultimately affects the retina, the very delicate light processing tissue in the eye. retinopathy occurs due to damaged blood vessels in the retina hence...
Eyelid rejuvenation and reconstruction surgery
Eyelid rejuvenation and reconstruction surgery “the eye is the window to the soul.”. The beauty of your eyes is just as important as your smile ,and because we are always looking for what makes our appearance more beautiful it is possible to tighten the affected...
Myopia .. Treatment and Symptoms
Myopia is a progressive condition. While blurred vision can be corrected the means mentioned above , the other effects on the eye cannot be stopped.
Lasik is a choice
Lasik is a choice and the decision is yours!.. The decision to get rid of glasses or lenses in your hands, but you need to keep understanding more
Hyperopia .. Causes and Treatment
hyperopia If you can clearly see distant objects but have blurred vision when viewing a near object like a book or a mobile screen
Astigmatism .. symptoms and treatment
Astigmatism is a common eye condition which usually occurs blurred vision for near and far can be easily diagnosed with a simple eye exam.
PRK eye surgery
PRK eye surgery was the first type of laser eye surgery for vision correction and is the predecessor to the popular LASIK procedure.
LASIK surgery .. Is it suitable for you?
Did you ever consider getting Lasik surgery to rid you of the effects of nearsightedness (myopia) , farsightedness (hyperopia) , or astigmatism