Saltzmans after Pterygium I undertook pterygium removal for this young man by the perfect technique some 2 years ago. Over the last 6 months, he has noted his vision deteriorating. You will see the large saltzmanoid scar centrally in the cornea. I will arrange for keratectomy, burring and laser polishing. Why does this happen? Pterygia …
Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition that affects the structure of the cornea, leading to visual impairment if left untreated. At Eyes and Faces, we specialise in providing detailed insights into this condition, empowering individuals with the knowledge to make informed decisions about their eye health. What is Keratoconus? Keratoconus is characterised by the thinning …
This younger patient presents with contact dermatitis and a watery eye. I have tried to exclude everything in her history, stopped all topical treatment, and the problem persists. Turns out, she rubs this eye with her finger furiously, as she has watery eye! Threatened amputation and the suggestion of DCR surgery will help remove the …
This is an image of a resuture of a stromal transplant for keratoconus. Note the interrupted sutures in the inferior cornea. Why would this zone need resuturing, many years after successful transplantation for keratoconus with minimal postoperative cylinder? BECAUSE THE PATIENT CONTINUED TO RUB, AND MOST RUBBING COMPRESSES THE INFERIOR CORNEA What this means is …
This is an image of corneal scarring after surface laser vision correction. It is beautifully demarcated within the optical zone. I treated a lot of this in the 1990s when it was rife: laser surgery had come in and everyone fired their laser. It is much less common, but can still occur today. It causes …
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on eye pain, covering everything from its causes and symptoms to diagnosis and effective treatments. Eye pain can be a distressing experience, but with the right knowledge and guidance, you can better understand and manage it. What is Eye Pain? Eye pain, also known as ophthalmalgia, refers to the discomfort, …
Following on from a query about hydrops recently, Dr Anthony Maloof saw this patient soon after. She had a small central hydrops and this is what the resolution looks like. There is a central scar AND a split in descemets. She is diligent and wants something done. Rectifying a small Hydrops I have agreed to …
The eye depends on everything around it, and everything around the eye affects the eye. Cornea and Oculoplastic Surgery is directed as much to the tissues around the eye as the eye itself. As seen on this operating list, that means reconstructive surgery to the front of the eye (stromal transplant), orbital surgery (stereotactic decompression), …