cataract It is the opacity of the crystalline lens of the eye and leads to poor vision. Cataract types and causes 1.Cataract associated with old age (cataract of old age). 2.Congenital cataract, which is what occurs from birth. 3.Cataract resulting from some eye diseases such as iritis and retinal detachment. 4.Cataract from eye injuries. 5.cataract […]
keratoconus is a condition that affects the cornea of the eye and occurs when the cornea takes an abnormal shape and increases its curvature and protrudes outwards, turning from a spherical shape to a conical shape, due to the high pressure inside the eye. Symptoms of keratoconus Dr. Muhammad Hantira – Assistant Professor of the […]
The laser eye surgery is a surgical procedure that is performed using laser beams according to the method (LTK – Laser Thermo Keratoplasty), in order to eliminate the use of glasses. It is considered a relatively new technology aimed at correcting the ability to see. People who suffer from visual disturbances, such as farsightedness […]
Glaucoma Glaucoma is a general name for a group of eye diseases affecting the optic nerve. The optic nerve responsible for transmitting information from the eye to the brain is located in the back of the eye. Injury to this nerve can lead to vision loss. There are three types of glaucoma: Wide-angle glaucoma […]
Squint is a visual disorder that affects one or both eyes, and this condition occurs when the external muscles of the eye are inconsistent in movement or if there is a much weaker eye than the other eye. Therefore, the squint is a condition resulting from the lack of focus of light correctly on the […]
Dry eyes it is one of the most common diseases in ophthalmology, and according to several studies, the prevalence of dry eyes among the population is about 15%, while the prevalence rate among contact lens wearers increases to 50%. Dry eye symptoms Conjunctival dryness in itself is one of the pathological symptoms and […]
Color blindness (5) which is a term that means a person has a disorder that makes him lose the ability to see one of the following three colors: red, blue or green, or the color resulting from mixing them together. Symptoms of color blindness And with the question of Dr. Muhammad Hantira – Assistant Professor […]
In ophthalmology, argon laser technology is used to perform a type of treatment called photocoagulation. Photocoagulation is a treatment technique based on the use of a strong light source with predetermined wavelengths for tissue coagulation, where the target tissue absorbs light energy that turns into thermal energy, so this type of laser belongs to what […]
What is the femto smile process? By asking Dr. Muhammad Hantira – Honorary Assistant Professor – Department of Ophthalmology – Umm Al-Qura University – Saudi Arabia, explain to us. Smile technology is considered the latest in laser refractive error correction operations and includes making a very small incision at one end of the cornea using […]
What is the femto-Lasik process? The femtolasek vision correction process is the newest technique currently in the field of laser eye surgeries, and femto-LASIK relies on removing a thin layer of the corneal surface using a femtolizer, then reshaping the cornea again to correct any refractive errors in it using an excimer laser. Femto-Lasik […]
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of small blood vessels and is characteristic of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The prevalence of diabetic retinopathy is related to the period of developing diabetes. After about 20 years of developing diabetes, we find that almost all people with type 1 diabetes, and about 60% of people […]
Nyctalopia is the inability to see clearly in low light or dark places. More often called night blindness , this disease affects the retinal area of the eye. Causes of nyctalopia With the question of Dr. Muhammad Hantira – Honorary Assistant Professor – Department of Ophthalmology – Umm Al-Qura University – Saudi Arabia It […]
medical services Dr. Muhammad Hantira – Assistant Professor of the Ophthalmology Department – Umm Al-Qura University – Saudi Arabia explained Our team of ophthalmologists integrates with physicians from other disciplines in order to provide a completely customized treatment for each specific condition. • Internal Medicine • Anesthesia and resuscitation • Medical laboratory • Genetic studies […]
Amblyopia is one of the types of diseases that affect the human and animal eyes alike, and it is a weakness of a certain amount in the strength of the patient’s eyes, because the vision did not develop completely and naturally from early childhood onwards as the growth of the corneal and retinal tissues stops […]
Intraocular presser The term intraocular pressure refers to the pressure of the fluid inside the eye which is called aqueous humor. This flow of fluids leads to the inability of the organs responsible for disposal to control them due to the accumulation of large amounts of it inside and outside the eye. This leads to […]
Lenses treat color blindness Sight and vision problems are one of the things that most concern many families and individuals, due to the great importance of vision in a person’s life, and seeing is a great blessing that God has given us, but there may be a defect in a person’s ability to see, and […]
We complete the conversation of Dr. Muhammad Hantira – Honorary Assistant Professor – Umm Al-Qura University – Saudi Arabia about the latest methods of treating keratoconus, including: • Implantation of INTACS corneal correctors It is a modern technique in which a transparent corrector is used for the shape of the cornea in the […]
Contact lenses for treating keratoconus We continue the conversation of Dr. Hantereh, Honorary Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology Department Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia, about the contact lenses used in the treatment of keratoconus, including: • Hybrid contact lenses Hybrid contact lenses combine a hard highly transmissible oxygen-permeable core with a soft environment. These hybrid contact […]
After cataract surgery By asking Dr. Muhammad Hantira – Honorary Assistant Professor – Department of Ophthalmology – Umm Al-Qura University – Saudi Arabia, explain to us Cataract surgery is considered one of the most effective medical procedures today. In fact, more than 3 million cataract surgeries are performed each year in the United States […]
Directions for use of contact lenses With the question of Dr. Muhammad Hantira, an honorary assistant professor, ophthalmology department, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia Provide us with a set of tips that must be taken into account before using contact lenses. _ How to wear contact lenses: • Wash your hands well before touching […]