Posts by Sharmina Khan

Dry Eye and Blepharitis What are the causes and current treatment options?

Advances in intraocular lens implants and surgical technology in cataract surgery Download article here

Correcting presbyopia and choosing an intraocular lens to suit you? Cataract surgery is the most commonly performed procedures in the UK. There are various types of intraocular lenses (IOLs) available to correct your vision and they work in different ways. London based Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Sharmina Khan explains how. Monofocal IOL and monovison The most…

Femto-laser Assisted Cataract/Lens Surgery Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) The cloudy crystalline lens is called the cataract inside the eye, positioned behind the clear window of the eye (cornea) and the coloured party of your eye (iris). Femtosecond laser-assisted phacoemulsification cataract surgery is a the most modern method of cataract removal and replacement with a…

Make my data count NOD enables a cataract surgeon to compare their performance against that of their peers nationally. It is a vital safeguard of patient safety and a promoter of best practice, potentially eradicating variation in the provision of cataract surgery and patient care. NOD enables informed decision making and choice for patients.

What are Cataracts? What are Cataracts and How are They Treated? Click here to read the full article