London Eye Optometrist @ Queensbay Mall Penang

Cataract

noreply@blogger.com (London Eye Optometrist) — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:07:00 +0000

Cataract (shown in the picture) is a clouding of part of your eyes, called the lens. Your vision becomes blurred because the cataract is like a frosted glass, interfering with your sight. It is not a layer of skin that grows over your eye, as some people may have erroneously believed.

Cataract can form at any age. Cataracts which are present at birth are known as congenital cataracts. However the most common type of cataract is age related cataract. These develop as people get older. In younger people, cataracts can result from conditions such as diabetes, certain medications and other long standing eye problems.

Cataract affects your vision in various ways.

Blurry or misty vision
Glasses appeared dirty/scratched
Frequently dazzled by light, such as car headlamps or/and sunlight
Colour vision may change, colours may appear faded

Regular eye examinations with your Optometrist can catch an eye condition at the very early stages. At London Eye, our Optometrist will check for cataract if indicated.

Call to arrange an appointment 04 645 6566

Job Vacancy

noreply@blogger.com (London Eye Optometrist) — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:00:00 +0000

Optical/ Retail Assistant full/part time needed for our store at Queensbay Mall, Penang.

Training will be given.

Walk in for interview
or call 04 645 6566
or email us at elenechoo@londoneye.com.my

Ocular Hypertension

noreply@blogger.com (London Eye Optometrist) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:52:00 +0000

Ocular hypertension means the pressure in your eye, or your intraocular pressure (IOP), is higher than normal levels. Elevated IOP is also associated with glaucoma, which is a more serious condition that causes vision loss and optic nerve damage. By itself, however, ocular hypertension doesn't damage your vision or eyes.

Signs and symptoms

You cannot tell by yourself that you have ocular hypertension, because there are no outward signs or symptoms such as pain or redness. During routine eye exams, a tonometer is used to measure your IOP and compare it to normal levels.

Causes

Anyone can develop ocular hypertension, but it's more common in people over 40, those with family history of ocular hypertension or glaucoma, and those with diabetes or high amounts of myopia/shortsightedness.

IOP may become elevated due to excessive aqueous fluid production or inadequate drainage. Certain medications, such as steroids, and trauma can cause higher-than-normal IOP measurements as well.

Treatment

People with ocular hypertension are at increased risk for developing glaucoma, so some ophthalmologists prescribe medicated eye drops to lower IOP in cases of ocular hypertension. Because of the increased risk for glaucoma, you should have your IOP measured at the intervals your ophthalmologist/optometrist recommends if you have ocular hypertension.

Dry Eye Syndrome

noreply@blogger.com (London Eye Optometrist) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:13:00 +0000

Dry eye syndrome is the chronic lack of sufficient lubrication and moisture on the surface of the eye. Its consequences range from minor irritations, to the inability to wear contact lenses and an increased risk of corneal inflammation and eye infections.

Signs and symptoms

Persistent dryness, scratchiness and a burning sensation on your eyes are common symptoms of dry eye syndrome. These symptoms alone may be enough for your Optometrist/ Ophthalmologist to diagnose dry eye syndrome. Sometimes, he or she may want to measure the amount of tears in your eyes.
Some people with dry eyes also experience a "foreign body sensation” – the feeling that something is in the eye. And it may seem odd, but sometimes dry eye syndrome can cause watery eyes, because the excessive dryness works to overstimulate production of the watery component of your eye's tears.

CausesIn dry eye syndrome, the tear glands that moisturise the eyes do not produce enough tears, or the tears have a chemical composition that causes them to evaporate too quickly.

Dry eye syndrome has several causes. It can occur as a part of the natural aging process, especially among women over the age 40. It can also occur as a side effect of many medications, such as antihistamines, antidepressants, certain blood pressure medicines, Parkinson's medications and birth control pills. Dry eyes are also associated with certain systemic diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, rosacea or Sjogren's syndrome (a triad of dry eyes, dry mouth, and rheumatoid arthritis or lupus).

Environmental conditions such as dry, dusty and windy climate with low humidity will also cause dry eyes. Another cause is insufficient blinking, such as when you're staring at a computer screen all day. Long-term contact lens wear, incomplete closure of the eyelids, eyelid disease and a deficiency of the tear-producing glands are other causes.

Dry eye syndrome is more common in women, possibly due to hormone fluctuations. Recent research suggests that smoking, too, can increase your risk of dry eye syndrome. Dry eye has also been associated with incomplete lid closure following blepharoplasty – a popular cosmetic surgery to eliminate droopy eyelids.

Treatment
Dry eye syndrome is an ongoing condition that treatments may be unable to cure. But the symptoms of dry eye – including dryness, scratchiness and burning – can usually be successfully managed.

Your eyecare practitioner may recommend artificial tears, which are lubricating eye drops that may alleviate the dry, scratching feeling and foreign body sensation of dry eye. Prescription eye drops for dry eye go one step further: they help increase your tear production.

To reduce the effects of sun, wind and dust on dry eyes, wear sunglasses when outdoors. Indoors, an air cleaner can filter out dust and other particles from the air, while a humidifier adds moisture to air that's too dry because of air conditioning or heating.

For more significant cases of dry eye, your eye doctor may recommend punctal plugs. These tiny devices are inserted in ducts in your lids to slow the drainage of tears away from your eyes, thereby keeping your eyes more moist.

Doctors sometimes recommend special nutritional supplements containing certain essential fatty acids to decrease dry eye symptoms. Drinking more water may also relieve symptoms.
If medications are the cause of dry eyes, discontinuing the drug generally resolves the problem. But in this case, the benefits of the drug must be weighed against the side effect of dry eyes. Sometimes switching to a different type of medication alleviates the dry eye symptoms while keeping the needed treatment. In any case, never switch or discontinue your medications without consulting with your doctor first.

Treatment of any underlying eyelid diseases, such as blepharitis, helps as well. This may call for antibiotic or steroid drops, plus frequent eyelid scrubs with an antibacterial shampoo.
If you are considering LASIK, be aware that dry eyes may disqualify you for the surgery, at least until your dry eye condition is successfully treated. Dry eyes increase your risk for poor healing after LASIK, so most surgeons will want to treat the dry eyes first, to ensure a good LASIK outcome. This goes for other types of vision correction surgery, as well.

London Eye's new website

noreply@blogger.com (London Eye Optometrist) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:08:00 +0000

London Eye has a new web site now. Check it out at http://www.londoneye.com.my

Welcome to London Eye @ Queensbay Mall Penang

noreply@blogger.com (London Eye Optometrist) — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 06:21:00 +0000

Hello and Welcome to London Eye @ Queensbay Mall Penang, Malaysia

London Eye is a privately run Optometry practice with over 10 years of professional experience from the United Kingdom. We offer specialised and professional services which include :

Comprehensive Eye Examination

Contact Lens Consultation

Ocular Health Examination

Cataract Detection

Glaucoma Screening

Eyewear Advice

Come visit us or contact us...

London Eye by Elene Choo (UK Licensed Optometrist)
1F-148 (Northzone), Queensbay Mall,
11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia
Tel: +604.6456.566 Email: elenechoo@londoneye.com.my
Web: http://www.londoneye.com.my