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...

Diabetic Retinopathy – What You Need to Know MAY, 2019 Diabetic Retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that affects the eyes. High blood sugar levels associated with diabetes causes damage to the blood vessels in the retina (the part of your eyes that is sensitive to light). At first, this may cause no symptoms or only mild vision problems, but as the disease progresses this can lead to blindness if undiagnosed and left untreated. In this article, Gurjeet Jutley explains who is at risk of developing diabetic retinopathy, how to spot the symptoms, how you can prevent developing the disease and finally how diabetic retinopathy can be treated. What causes diabetic retinopathy? To reiterate, diabetic retinopathy is caused by too much sugar in your bloodstream. This can block the blood vessels which lead to your retina (the light-receiving part of your eye) and prevent it from receiving the blood flow it needs. This causes your body to generate new blood vessels in...

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...

  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...

  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...

Mobile devices play a central role in people’s lives today, but did you know they can have a worrying impact on our eyesight? In this blog, Dr Gurjeet Singh Jutley advises on how to protect your eyes If you are purchasing new mobile tech for Christmas. Are you suffering from dry eye? It’s reported that over 83% of Americans use digital devices for over two hours a day, and it’s likely that the figure isn’t much different on British shores. Over half of these are said to use two digital devices at the same time. If you use digital devices for more than two hours during each session, you may well start to experience discomfort, particularly where the eyes are concerned. When we stare at the screens built into our devices, we blink less than we normally would. This can result in dry eyes which don’t produce the moisture that they need to protect the surface of the eye. The eye’s surfaces can become irritated when we spend a long time using our devices. Computer vision syn...

Many people will have received pets as presents this Christmas and will be looking forward to getting to know their new furry friends over the coming weeks. However, pet allergies can have a big impact on our eyes. In this blog, Gurjeet Singh Jutley explores what you can do if you have been given a cat or dog as a gift and wish to protect your eye health whilst still enjoying the company of your new companion. Symptoms you might experience It’s not uncommon for people to enjoy long-lasting friendships with their pets even though they are in fact allergic to them. Expert ophthalmologist Gurjeet Jutley suggest Dog allergies are generally more severe and challenging than cat allergies, though cats can still cause considerable discomfort. Pets carry allergens such as dander, pollen, saliva and urine, all of which can irritate our eyes. When your eyes are irritated, they can become watery, start to burn or itch, turn red or go pink. Your eyelids may become puffy or swollen wh...

DEcEMBER, 2018 Many people remain unaware of the relationship between diet and eyesight. However, a poor-quality diet really can have a negative impact on your eyesight. Fruits, vegetables and other foods contain ingredients including vitamins and minerals that can protect the quality of your eyesight and maintain healthy eyes. For more advice from Dr Gurjeet Singh Jutley about the effect your diet can have on your eyesight, please read on… What to eat Nutrients that help us maintain healthy eyesight include Omega-3 fatty acids, which can be found in oily fish like tuna and cod. Green vegetables including spinach and kale offer a high volume of carotenoids like lutein, which can also help you protect your eyesight. If you don’t get enough complex B vitamins, you may risk developing cataracts. Garlic and onions include sulfur, which helps us produce glutathione, an antioxidant that protects the sight. You can maintain good eye health with protein sources like nuts, beans ...

FEBRUARY, 2019 Whether you’re going shopping, visiting friends and family, ferrying your children around or going to parties, you will likely to be on the road more over the holiday. With that in mind, if you are a motorist, it’s particularly important to take care of your eyes and book regular check-ups. The quality and safety of your driving depend on your ability to see clearly, especially during the colder months of the year where visibility can be reduced. And bearing in mind how busy the roads get over weekends, you need to be sure your vision is up to it. Follow your optometrist’s advice If you have been told you need to wear glasses for driving, make sure you comply with this advice. Contact lens wearers are advised to keep a pair of spectacles in the car just in case they require them. You should also keep a spare pair in your vehicle if you are a spectacle wearer. You can reduce problems with ‘dazzling’ from headlights by opting for glasses with an anti-reflect...

Gurjeet Jutley   is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon based at Oxford University Hospital. Gurjeet jutley has sub-speciality interest in complex cataract surgery and glaucoma. As the OUH’s department lead for glaucoma, he provides treatments including conventional glaucoma surgery (including trabeculectomy and tube surgeries) minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation laser treatments. From an early stage, Gurjeet has managed patients in various ophthalmic emergencies, providing solutions for conditions including penetrating eye injuries, lid lacerations and blow out fractures. Gurjeet spent five years at the Moorfields and Western Eye hospitals whilst undergoing training at the North Thames Deanery. Gurjeet has been a Novartis Glaucoma Award finalist, with this case being published in the influential peer-reviewed journal BMC. He is the author of the notable textbook ‘Ophthalmology at a Glance’ and a University College London Oph...

Are the video games that you buy your children this Christmas damaging their eyesight? FEBRUARY, 2019 Many parents will be buying video games for their children this festive season. Video games have been a big part of popular culture for generations now, but can they cause eyesight problems? Read on to find out whether video games could be compromising the quality of your child’s vision. How gameplay can affect the eyes When people play video games for a long period of time, they can experience unpleasant symptoms including blurred vision, headaches, fatigue and eye discomfort. One of the reasons for this is that people can be reluctant to take breaks once they become fully immersed in the action. The eyes can struggle to focus when gameplay isn’t interrupted by regular breaks. The focus of the eye constantly changes when people look at video screens. This results in the eyes becoming tired very quickly. Eyes can struggle to focus on other objects even after gameplay h...