Gurjeet Jutley - Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

  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...

  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...