At Times The Intervention Of A Specialist Doctor Becomes Necessary

1. It can never be emphasised enough that looking after one’s eyes, and what one can do to preserve good vision, remains one of the most important responsibilities. Therefore it is good to talk to one’s GP about one’s eyes and their functions and to see an eye care professional such as an optician when vision deteriorates and glasses or contact lenses are good enough to solve the problem. Then of course there are instances when a visit to the optician or optometrist may not be the answer as the problem with one’s sight may require the intervention of a specialist doctor such as an ophthalmologist. He/she is the specialist doctor that studies for a few more years to be able to offer their services at an advanced level so they can diagnose, prescribe, treat and perform surgeries that the optometrist or GP does not know for. The specialist eye doctor is the one with the knowledge, experience, and expertise to ensure that patients receive the best advice and levels of care, such as offered by an ophthalmologist or eye surgeon. These professionals are the ones that take care of those issues that the GP or optician and optometrist may just not have the profile for. Take, for example, the condition referred to as retinal detachment. This happens when the retina (the thin film at the back of the eye noted for its light sensitivity) pulls or peels away from the wall of the eye that it is attached to. This normally happens as a result of a hole or small tear having formed in the retina, allowing fluid to pass through, which means one’s vision is interfered with; in extreme cases, this will lead to irreversible damage and may also lead to blindness. Fortunately, if acted upon early enough, the detachment can be treated with surgery by a specialist eye surgeon. Symptoms that may be the first indication of such detachment include, for example, the following: candidates/patients may find that dots or lines or specks drift across the eyes – referred to as floaters –to cause you concern; flashes of light may appear in one’s line of vision; a certain dark shadow may be moving across one’s vision; sudden blurry vision. Other indicators may include tunnel vision and even temporary loss of vision. These are not to be taken lightly and should immediately be seen by an eye specialist or surgeon who will carry out the necessary tests to establish what the problem could be. If indeed, it turns out to be a case of retinal detachment, then the surgeon will advise – and perform surgery as soon as possible. This surgery is a specialised procedure undertaken by an expert that understands every aspect of this – and other – eye condition and what the surgery entails to make sure the retina is

2. reattached and holes or tears sealed or repaired. Because the procedure requires the intervention of an expert, it is advisable to contact a recommended eye surgeon with the best credentials. Fortunately, these surgeons are found in big city centres whether you need them in Glasgow or in, say, London’s Moorfield Eye Hospital where the best work from. The retinal detachment is repaired by the surgeon that uses one of two – or a combination of these – methods, i.e. the vitrectomy which is a delicate procedure to remove the vitreous gel that caused the tear or hole, and therefore the peeling away from the walls of the eye, and then to repair the tear. The surgeon can use a laser to make a scar around the tear and then insert a gas or silicone oil bubble that will help the retina heal during the period after the surgery. Alternatively, the surgery is carried out by using a so-called scleral buckle (a tiny piece of silicone sponge, for example) that is attached to the eye to push out the eye’s outer wall and up to the hole or tear. The experienced eye surgeon carries this procedure out under either local or general anesthetic, after discussions with the patient. The procedure does not take all that long, and the surgeon will discuss after-care with every patient. It is to be expected that patients may need 2 weeks or longer to heal; it varies from one person to the next. The best is to follow the instructions of the surgeon. For best results, it is always advised to have such procedures performed by an experienced, highly thought of specialist in your city or region. About Us: Mr. Mahi Muqit is a London eye specialist with many years of experience in treating numerous eye conditions. He is a consultant ophthalmologist, cataract, and vitreoretinal surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital, as well as in Harley Street. He specialises in several fields and performs surgery in terms of advanced retinal and vitrectomy surgery. He is well known for laser cataract surgery technology, as well as for his advanced techniques in terms of vitreous surgery, macula surgery, and all retinal surgery. Mr. Muqit enjoys membership of highly regarded bodies such as the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, the British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons, and the UK and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. For more detail about his services, please visit https://www.retinasurgeon.uk.com/.