eye specialist in ghatkopar

  Mumbai Eye Care launched the bladeless cataract surgery. This surgery uses advanced laser technology that gives ultra-fine precision operation, which improves the surgery safety. Mumbai Eye Care, the top  eye clinic in Ghatkopar , always added new and upgraded technology to its eye treatment service. The latest one is this clinic launched the bladeless cataract surgery treatment using Femtosecond LensX Laser, which is approved by the US FDA. This laser is the most advanced laser technology for eye surgery today. As its name implies, the surgeon won’t be using a blade to operate the cataract problem, which reduces the risk of complications. It is also very safe because of its high precision. Moreover, the incision on the cataract part is also very thin, increasing the healing and recovery speed. This new cataract treatment will also be conducted by Dr. Jatin Ashar, the eye specialist in this clinic. Speaking about Dr. Jatin Ashar, he is an experienced and skilful  eye sp...

  Both “ Floaters ” and flashes are a common sight for many people as web like structures. Floater is a combined term for the specks, threads, or cobweb-like images that occasionally drift across the line of vision.   Flashes   are tiny sparks or strands of light that flicker across the visual field. Both are usually harmless. But they can be a warning sign of trouble in the eye, especially when they suddenly appear or become more plentiful. A floater is a tiny cluster of cells or fleck of protein lodged in the vitreous humor. This clear, stable gel, which looks like raw egg white, supports and fills the rear two-thirds of the eyeball. The vitreous provides a pathway for light coming into the eye through the lens. The vitreous gel connects to the retina, the patch of light-sensitive cells along the back of the eye that captures images and sends them to the brain via the optic nerve. What you see isn’t actually the floater itself, but the shadow it casts onto the  ret...

  Corneal Arcus or Arcus senilis   appears as a white, gray, or blue ring or arc around the cornea of the eye. The condition is usually seen in older adults but can affect people of all ages, even appearing at birth.   Arcus senilis   is generally harmless, and an involutional change modified by genetic factors. However, arcus is sometimes indicative of hyperlipidoproteinemia (involving low-density lipoproteins) with elevated serum cholesterol, especially in patients under 40 years of the age. Causes of corneal arcus Arcus is a deposition of lipid in the peripheral corneal stroma. Cholesterol and triglycerides are two types of fats in your blood. Some of the lipids in your blood come from foods you eat, such as meat and dairy products. Your liver produces the rest. Lipid deposition starts at the inferior and superior poles of the cornea and in the late stages encircle the entire circumstances.  Arcus senilis  is more common in men than in women. In people u...

  Corneal distrophies are a group of rare and genetic diseases affecting the cornea. It runs in a families and may be present asymptomatic. They affect both the eyes and other parts of the families are not involved. Main cause of   corneal dystrophies   is foreign material build up in the cornea and that results in clouding of cornea and visual impairment. The cornea is made up of five distinct layers: The Epithelium -  the outermost, protective layer of the cornea. The Bowman's membrane -  this second layer is extremely tough and difficult to penetrate further protecting the eye The Stroma -  the thickest layer of the cornea, consisting of water, collagen fibers and other connective tissue components that give the cornea its strength, elasticity and clarity. Descemet's Layer -  a thin, strong inner layer that also acts as a protective layer. The Endothelium -  the innermost layer consisting of specialized cells that pump excess water out of the c...

  Vision change with age As we grow older, our body functions also changes with time and so is our vision. We don’t realize this until we hit our 40s and after 60s it’s a common phenomenon. Irrespective to age, we feel that if we are aware enough to these age related changes and pathologic changes, for sure there is a possibility to delay certain deleterious effects. Few eye changes like presbyopia, are not much of worry, as this kind of defect can be corrected by simple reading glasses. One common age related eye change is cataract and is quite common to be treated by a simple cataract eye surgery. Some serious conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy can cause vision loss, ultimately impacting our quality of life. Age-Related Vision Problems With age, our physical efficiency dimishes and we tend to see certain age related changes in our body. There are many eye problems that can come about as we age: Floaters – most people feel them in well lit room...

  What is LASIK? LASIK is an acronym that stands for Laser-Assisted in situ Keratomileusis. With age or due to some event when the shape of cornea is insufficient to curve the light rays properly on to the retina, a blurry image is formed. People find it difficult to drive in night, reading becomes a tedious work. LASIK can be a real help to you in this scenario. LASIK is used to correct three main types of refractive errors: nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), presbyopia and astigmatism.  LASIK helps to reshape the curvature of your cornea. Surgery restore the corneal shape and allows light to pass through and be correctly interpreted by the retina of the eye. Laser technology has evolved dramatically during the last few decades and is now safer and more accurate than ever before. How LASIK is done? LASIK procedure is a day care treatment. It requires maximum of 3-4 hrs of hospital stay, while only 30 minutes as total operating time. Your eye doctor will tak...

  Diabetic retinopathy   is a form of eye disease caused by chronically high or variable blood sugar that is associated with diabetes. If left untreated,   diabetic retinopathy   can lead to vision loss and blindness. The condition develops slowly throughout many years; therefore, it is essential to undergo regular eye tests when you have Diabetes.   Retinopathy   is basically impaired blood vessels in the retina which is the thin inner light-sensitive layer situated in the back of the eyes. In some cases, these vessels will swell up (macular oedema) and leak fluid into the rear of the eye. In other cases, abnormal blood vessels will grow on the surface of the retina. Diabetic retinopathy occurs in three stages: Background retinopathy -  Background retinopathy is said to occur if you have developed microaneurysms on your retina. Microaneurysms are when there is a swelling of the capillaries (very small blood vessels) that feed the  retina . It is ...