Anti VEGF treatment
Home Anti-VEGF treatment Anti-VEGF treatment Lucentis (ranibizumab) or Avastin (bevacizumab) or Eylea (aflibercept), are anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) drugs, which have shown significant success in treating age related macular degeneration. These drugs are useful in the wet form of macular degeneration and they act by inhibiting the growth of abnormal blood vessels and help […]
Retina & Vitreous
Home Retina & Vitreous Retina & Vitreous The retina is the light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye. Light rays are focused onto the retina through the cornea, pupil and lens. The retina converts the light rays into electrical impulses that travel through the optic nerve to the brain, where they are interpreted as […]
Astigmatism
Home Astigmatism Astigmatism Astigmatism is an eye disorder that affects the curvature of the eye. This means that the shape of one’s eyes or the eye lens is irregular and this prevents light from being focused on to the retina properly. It is usually characterized by blurred vision. It is is a very common eye disorder, […]
Pediatric Ophthlmology
Home Pediatric Ophthlmology Pediatric Ophthlmology Paediatric ophthalmologists provide medical and surgical eye care for children under the age of 16 for a variety of conditions including amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (misaligned eyes), tear duct obstruction, refractive errors, cataracts, glaucoma and prematurity. It is important that all children have a vision screening by the age of […]
Strabismus or Squint
Home Strabismus or Squint Strabismus or Squint Strabismus or Squint refers to eyes that are misaligned and point in different directions. It may always be noticeable, or it may come and go. The eyes may cross in, drift outward, or one eye may be higher than the other. When the eyes are misaligned, two different […]
How the Eye Works
Home How the Eye Works How The Eye Works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLotpC9qmuU Our eyes may be small but they are one of the most impressive systems in the body. The human eye is made up of many important parts which all work together to give us a clear view of the world around us. Light enters the […]
Eye Examination AT IEC
Home Eye Examination AT IEC Eye Examination At IEC Your eye examination will begin with measuring your visual acuity-both with your current eyeglasses or contact lenses, and without any optical correction. The Ophthalmologist/Optometrist will ask you to read a chart projected across the examination room that consists of numbers and letters that get progressively smaller […]
Drooping Eyelid
Home Drooping Eyelid Drooping Eyelid A drooping eyelid, known as Ptosis, can occur in children either at birth or develop during childhood, potentially worsening as they grow. At Insight Eye Clinic, our experienced ophthalmologists closely monitor Ptosis cases to ensure normal vision development, as a droopy eyelid can lead to amblyopia or lazy eye. Early […]
Blocked Tear Duct
Home Blocked Tear Duct Blocked Tear Duct Is your infant experiencing excessive tearing and mucus build-up on the eyelids and lashes? It could be due to a blocked tear duct, a common condition in newborns. This occurs when a thin tissue in the nose fails to open before birth, obstructing the natural drainage of tears […]
Childhood Glaucoma
Home Childhood Glaucoma Childhood Glaucoma Glaucoma in babies and young children is a rare yet serious condition that requires careful attention and specialized care. Unlike adult glaucoma, which typically develops later in life, pediatric glaucoma presents unique challenges due to the child’s developing eyes and limited ability to communicate symptoms. Early signs of glaucoma in […]
