Dry Eye Disease: Understanding the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Dry Eye Disease: Understanding the Causes, Symptoms and Treatments What is Dry Eye Disease? Dry eye disease (DED) is a condition affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when your eyes do not produce enough quality tears, or when the tears evaporate too quickly. Tears are not just plain saltwater; they are complex fluids composed […]
CAIRS, A Revolutionary Procedure: Insights from Professor Moore and Mr Mandal
CAIRS, A Revolutionary Procedure: Insights from Professor Moore and Mr Mandal The world of ophthalmology is ever evolving, and the CAIRS procedure (Corneal Allogenic Intrastromal Ring Segments) represents one of the most exciting advancements in recent years. Professor Moore and Mr Mandal sat down to shed light on why CAIRS is such a game-changer for corneal surgeries. You can […]
Glaucoma: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, and Prevention
Glaucoma: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, and Prevention Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide, affecting millions of people. Often dubbed the “silent thief of sight,” glaucoma can cause irreversible vision loss before any noticeable symptoms appear. Early diagnosis and treatment are key to preventing severe complications. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group […]
Celebrating Cathedral Eye Clinic’s Golf Sponsorships: Supporting local, Grassroot Clubs to Build the Foundations and Inspire Visionary Results
Celebrating Cathedral Eye Clinic’s Golf Sponsorships: Supporting local, Grassroot Clubs to Build the Foundations and Inspire Visionary Results Golf has long been celebrated for its blend of camaraderie and tradition, this combination creates an unmatched experience both on and off the green. Cathedral Eye Clinic is proud to be part of this heritage through exciting […]
Advancing The Standards Of Ophthalmic Treatment Through Robotics
At present, over 60 million people around the world suffer from treatable visual impairment, and could benefit from from eye surgery procedures. There is a worldwide shortage of qualified surgeons to meet this need. Through the development of robotic-assisted eye surgery, the potential exists to treat many of those who otherwise would not have access […]
Amblyopia Symptoms, Treatments and Risks
What is Amblyopia Amblyopia symptoms are common and well documented. Also known as ‘lazy eye’, amblyopia is an eyesight condition which occurs when one or both eyes struggle to build a strong link with the brain. In a healthy eye, light is focused through the eye upon the retina. The cells in this part of […]
Dry Eye Syndrome Symptoms and Treatment
Dry Eye Syndrome Dry eye syndrome symptoms are extremely common. Dry eye syndrome is a chronic eye condition, which gradually develops in what is a cumulative effect. In many cases, dry eye syndrome may not offer a total cure. Instead, management of the condition is prioritised, with effective treatment bringing substantially less symptoms, as well […]
What is Oculoplastic Surgery?
Oculoplastic Surgery Also known as ophthalmic plastic surgery, oculoplastic surgery is a high-specialised field of medicine which concerns the plastic and reconstructive surgery of the orbit (bony socket), the tear ducts and the eyelids, as well as cosmetic surgery of the brows and eyelids. As a surgical subspecialty of ophthalmology, oculoplastic surgery entails the medical […]
What is Age Related Macular Degeneration?
Also known as AMD or AMRD, age-related macular degeneration is an eye condition which, similarly to conditions such as glaucoma, displays no symptoms when in its early stages. Whilst the condition is significantly more prevalent in older people, the number of patients suffering from the condition is on the increase. What is Age-Related Macular […]
Cataract Symptoms and Treatment
What are Cataracts? Put simply, a cataract is an eye condition which causes a clouding of the normally-clear lens of the eye. As one of the most common eyesight impairments facing patients in the UK, cataract symptoms are well documented. Cathedral Eye Clinic offer a range of surgeries and other treatments to treat cataracts and […]