Gurjeet Jutley - Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

MAY, 2019 Dry Eye Syndrome (also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca) is a very common eye condition across the world. It’s also one of the main reasons why people visit an eye surgeon such as Gurjeet Jutley. It happens when your tear glands can’t produce enough tears, the tears evaporate too quickly, or if the balance of oil, water and mucus in the tears isn’t quite right. This results in those tell-tale dry, sore, itchy and inflamed eyes. In this short article, Gurjeet will explain more about what dry eye syndrome is, the most common causes, and how you can go about treating it. What are the symptoms of Dry Eye Syndrome? There are a wide variety of symptoms associated with Dry Eye Syndrome. These can include: ● A burning sensation ● Gritty feeling in the eyes ● Feeling like something is in your eyes (known as foreign body sensation) ● Itchy eyes ● Sore eyes ● Red and inflamed eyes ● Sensation of dryness ● Fatigued eyes ● Sensitivity to light ● Blurred visio...

How to choose your eye surgeon There are many things you need to consider when you require the services of an eye surgeon. Your eyes are very precious to you, which means it’s essential that you enlist a leading professional with many years of experience to draw upon. The eye surgeon you choose should belong to various prestigious organisations and bodies, and they should specialise in a number of areas. You should also look for evidence of genuine positive reviews and testimonials, and ideally, they should have worked for organisations of incredibly high repute. An excellent reputation A leading ophthalmologist is likely to have been published in industry-leading publications, published their own books and received or been nominated for awards. They are likely to also work as lecturers and have links with various hospitals and universities. Today, a reputable eye surgeon will also have a strong online presence, and they may be found on a range of social media services. Footage...