Gurjeet Jutley - Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

How exercise impacts glaucoma – Gurjeet Jutley MARCH, 2019 In this article  Gurjeet Jutley  explores how exercise can have a positive impact on  Glaucoma  and what research has been done on this subject. Glaucoma  is an eye condition where the optic nerve connected the eye to the brain is damaged. It generally happens when fluid builds up on the front area of the eye. This increases the pressure inside the eye. When glaucoma isn’t diagnosed or treated early enough, vision can be lost. Although glaucoma can affect anyone, it tends to impact people in their 70s and 80s the most. Many people living with glaucoma may experience little or no symptoms initially, which is why the condition is frequently diagnosed during routine eye tests. Symptoms can include blurred vision, and the condition tends to affect both eyes, though it may be more severe in one eye. How quickly can glaucoma develop? Sometimes  glaucoma  can develop very quickly. W...

  February 22, 2019     Gurjeet Jutley      Gurjeet Jutley There are many factors that can determine whether spectacles or contact lenses are the right option for you. It’s important to move away from the idea that one is actually better than the other – what’s right for one person may be completely wrong for someone else. Personal preference tends to play a big role in decisions made about solutions for improving eyesight. In this article,  Gurjeet Jutley  takes a look at some of the reasons people choose spectacles over contact lenses, vice-versa and why choosing both can be an option. The benefits of spectacles Some people opt for spectacles because they don’t require much maintenance or cleaning. You don’t need to touch your eyes in order to wear spectacles, and they obviously last for longer than contact lenses, which means they can be a better option for the budget-conscious. Spectacles or eyeglasses are also able to control ...

Gurjeet Jutley has been treating patients suffering with cataracts for many years and in this blog, Gurjeet explains how to spot the symptoms of cataracts and the actions you should take. Cataracts involve the lens of the eye developing cloudy patches. These patches can become larger over time, resulting in blurred vision and blindness. As we age, our lenses become more frosted, and our vision is affected. In most cases, cataracts develop in both eyes. However, this is not always at the same pace for each eye, and the condition can develop faster in one eye than the other. If you do develop cataracts, you may find it more difficult to conduct day-to-day activities including reading, driving, watching television and more. Although cataracts are heavily associated with older people, they can even affect young children and babies. Am I suffering from cataracts? You may have cataracts if colours have started to seem faded, you cannot see clearly in low light conditions, ligh...