The difference between dry eyes and allergic eyes With the question of Dr. Muhammad Hantira, an honorary assistant professor, ophthalmology department, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia We explained the difference between dry eyes and eye sensitivity. Eye sensitivity, also known as allergic conjunctivitis, is a very common condition, and it occurs when the eyes are […]

veitis is a type of inflammation that affects the eye, as the iris is known as one of the parts of the middle layer of the eye known as the uvea. Symptoms and signs of uveitis With the question of Dr. Muhammad Hantira, an honorary assistant professor, ophthalmology department, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia Explain […]

Six surprising causes of red eyes, most notably stress and smoking Dr. Mohamed Hantira _ Honorary Assistant Professor mentioned Ophthalmology Department – Umm Al-Qura University _ Saudi Arabia 6 surprising causes of redness and blood congestion in the eye, and these reasons include the following: Focusing a lot while working and looking for long periods […]

Fundoscopy In the fundoscopy test, the fundus is examined.  With a special device (called a fundus endoscope), the doctor looks through the pupil of the eye at the retina, the optic nerve, the retinal blood vessels and the inner cavity of the eye.  The retina forms the back of the eyeball. In fact, this is […]

Smoking and eye health Dr. Muhammad Hantira, an honorary assistant professor, the Ophthalmology Department, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia, said that smoking is one of the most harmful habits for the eyes, as smokers are considered four times more likely to be blind with age, according to a study of the British Medical Journal. Dr. […]

Photochemotherapy Photochemotherapy is considered one of the most recent treatment methods that increase the mechanical and biochemical tolerance of the collagen that contains the corneal fibers. And with the question of Dr. Muhammad Hantira – Honorary Assistant Professor – Eye Department – Umm Al-Qura University – Saudi Arabia It has been shown that this treatment, […]

Fundus imaging after fluorescein injection This is an examination in which the fundus is visualized after an intravenous fluorescein (a contrast agent) is injected. And with the question of Dr. Muhammad Hantira, Honorary Assistant, Ophthalmology Department, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia Explanation of this examination gives information about physical or functional changes in the retina, […]

Corneal transplant Operation goal: The purpose of performing a corneal transplant is to replace the affected cornea of the eye, due to its exposure to many factors, which can lead to permanent and irreparable diseases or damage.  The cornea for transplantation is taken from a dead donor, while this is the most common procedure among […]

Corneal sclerosis It is a photochemotherapy, aimed at holding the cornea together and increasing its rigidity, and is the latest and safest treatment for the treatment of early keratoconus. By asking Dr. Muhammad Hantira, Honorary Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, um Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia , he explained that: The idea of treatment is to […]

Vision correction operations   Laser vision correction for eyeglass removal is now easier than ever.  However, there are various ways to perform laser eyeglass removal surgery.  Not every method is suitable for everyone, so the one that is best suited for each situation must be chosen   And with the question of Dr. Muhammad Hantira […]