Gurjeet Jutley - Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

  Fingers crossed, we should be packing our bags for green and amber countries soon! Of course, a break from life can ensure slackening of rituals, which should be avoided with respect to ocular medications. We can attempt to ensure compliance to medications utilizing the following practical suggestions: Keep Glaucoma Medication In Your Hand Luggage Fortunately, medications are allowed to be carried on whilst flying, which is invaluable to ensure long flights are not a hindrance to instilling drops. In the current situation passengers are still required to wear face masks (unless exempt), which of course exacerbates dry eyes. Lubricant medications should be used to ensure the eyes are comfortable.Whilst  glaucoma surgery  is not an absolute contra-indication for flying, it would mean follow-up will be compromised. Hence it is sensible to avoid flying until a degree of stability is reached. Ensure That You Travel With Plenty Of Glaucoma Medication Negotiation with physicia...

  April 4, 2019     Gurjeet Jutley     Eye Health Care ,  Gurjeet Jutley Your diet can have a bigger impact on your eyesight and eye health than you might think. By maintaining a healthy diet, you could reduce your chances of experiencing poor-quality eye health later in life. Eating the right foods now can help you avoid or slow down conditions including cataracts, glaucoma and loss of vision in the future. In this blog, Gurjeet Jutley takes a look at some of the most effective foods for eye health that you could and should be including in your diet. Cooked kale and carrots Cooked kale includes lutein and zeaxanthin, which both have an excellent reputation when it comes to promoting good quality eye health. Carrots are famously beneficial when it comes to eye health and include beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A once it is inside our bodies. They are also excellent sources of lutein and zeaxanthin. It’s thought that Vitamin A c...

How to choose your eye surgeon APRIL, 2019 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 m...

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...