Summer in the UAE is synonymous with dust, harsh sunlight, excessive outdoor heat, which present challenges and cause a rise in eye infections and diseases, eye specialists at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai warn.Summer weather can pose several potential hazards to your vision including eye sunburn and dry eyes, which are very painful and often lead to uncomfortable symptoms like extreme sensitivity to light, excessive tearing and a gritty sensation in the eyes. Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai shared helpful tips and insights on how we can keep ourselves and the kids safe and healthy under the sun. “As we are enjoying the hot summer and outdoor activities, we should not forget to take the proper protective measures to keep our eyes safe and healthy.” Dr Namir Kafil-Hussain, Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologist at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai. He said it is the season where people should realise the importance of eye care and consider implementing effective solutions to protect their eyes. Dr Hussain endorses taking the following precautions to get the most out of the season while decreasing any risk:
Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai provides world-class outpatient diagnostic and treatment for the full range of both surgical and non-surgical related eye conditions, for both adults and children, from basic screenings and eye health checks, to retinal surgery, laser refractive surgery, cataracts, corneal grafts, diabetic retinopathy treatment, squint correction surgery, oculoplastic surgery, genetic eye disease consultations and counseling, and ocular oncology services through permanent and visiting consultants |