Opthal Treatments

Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine which deals with the diseases and surgery of the visual pathways, including the eye, brain, and areas surrounding the eye, such as the lacrimal system and eyelids. By convention the term ophthalmologist is more restricted and implies a medically trained surgical specialist. Since ophthalmologists perform operations on eyes, they are generally categorized as eye surgeons.

A common eye condition in which the usually (but not always) fluid pressure inside the eyes rises because of slowed fluid drainage from the eye. If untreated, it may damage the optic nerve and other parts of the eye, causing the loss of vision or even blindness. There are no symptoms in the early stage of glaucoma. Glaucoma is often called "the sneak thief of sight."

The treatment of glaucoma may include medication, surgery, or laser surgery& eye drops or pills alone can usually control glaucoma, although they cannot cure it. Some drugs are designed to reduce pressure by slowing the flow of fluid into the eye, while others help to improve fluid drainage

Cataract is a clouding or opacity of the lens in the eyes that leads to a gradual loss of vision. It is one of the leading causes of blindness throughout the world especially in elderly people

A cataract can occur in either or both eyes. It cannot spread from one eye to the other

Ptosis is the term used for drooping of the upper eyelids. In case of mild Ptosis, the eye has an undesirable appearance but is functionally normal. Whereas, in severe Ptosis the drooping upper lid covers the pupil and visual axis of the eye; so the patient has to lift his/her chin to see properly.
There is no home treatment for drooping eyelids. But surgery can sometimes help.

SQUINT is a condition where the eyes do not look in the same direction. That is, when one eye looks straight ahead the other eye is pointing inwards, outwards, up or down.

Oculoplastic includes eyelid, lacrimal and orbital surgeries.
Eyelid surgeries include the correction of cosmetic and acquired defects like Ptosis, ectropion, ectropion, posttraumatic deformities.
Lacrimal surgeries- are performed to treat watering of eyes due to blockage of drainage pathway.
Orbital surgeries - are performed for removal of orbital tumors. Decompression surgeries for thyroid ophthalmopathy.
Aesthetic surgeries - To enhance patient's appearance and minimizing the aging effects. Medical therapy like botox injection or Restalyne for removal of static and dynamic wrinkles. Surgeries like Blepharoplasty i.e. removal of fatty bags.