Gurjeet Jutley - Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

A Webinar series aimed to provide ophthalmology students, enthusiasts and professionals a global Platfrom to learn and exchange ideas on pressin ophthalmology topics Some of the webinars are: Managing Glaucoma in Patients with Anterior Segment Dysgenesis Speakers: Ken K Nischal, Elena Bitrian, Gorka Sesma, and Gurjeet Jutley Discussants: David Walton and Alana L. Grajweski Moderators: Nicola Freeman and Alex Levin When a tube shunt is not enough Presented by : Elena Bitrian, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Florida, USA Panelist:  Gurjeet Jutley, Oxford University Hospital, Oxford, UK Paul Healey, Western Sydney Eye Hospital, Australia Organisers: Gurjeet Jutley, Oxford University Hospital, Oxford, UK Maria C.Guirao-Navarro, Oxford University Hospital, Oxford, UK Intraocular glaucoma stents: Isn’t it just the cataract surgery? Presented by: Paul Healey, Western Sydney Eye Hospital, Australia Panelist: Elena Bitrian Organisers: Gurjeet Jutley, Oxford University Hospital, Oxford, UK...

Gurjeet Jutley - We are often asked by our patients if any lifestyle modifications can help manage glaucoma. This is an interesting topic and is worth exploring, as some evidence does exist that lifestyle factors may exert an influence on eye pressure. In this article, Gurjeet Jutley explores how lifestyle choices can impact your condition. Food and drink Caffeine Large amounts of caffeine can have the effect of raising the pressure in your eyes, as well as having systemic detriment to the body as a whole. Where possible, aim to reduce caffeine intake, particularly if more than five strong cups are consumed daily. Alcohol Excessive alcohol drinking can damage the optic nerve, so called toxic neuropathy. We also see instantaneous optic nerve damage with methanol ingestion. Clearly, moderated alcohol consumption promotes better health all round. Smoking The health risks of smoking are well-documented, and while there are no specific links between smoking and glaucoma, older smokers may ...

  Cataracts   occur when the natural lens in the eye becomes cloudy. This can cause gradual visual disturbance, affecting colour perception, night driving and quality of life. Although it most commonly occurs after the age of 40, it can also be caused by a variety of factors. This includes infections, nutrition, eye trauma, smoking and diseases such as diabetes. Commonly asked is how  cataract surgery  is carried out and will it last a lifetime? In this article,  Gurjeet Jutley , Cataract Surgeon Oxford, explores the subject in more detail. What is cataract surgery? The nursing team assess each patient carefully, ensuring the full pupil dilation with drops. Within the operating room, the surgical team numb the eye before proceeding to make 2.4mm incisions that self-seal upon conclusion of the surgery. The cataract is ‘hoovered’ out before an acrylic lens is inserted to replace the previous one. Recovery usually takes 2-6 weeks and a protective eye shield is like...