Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai has announced a limited-time offer of up to 25 per cent discount on laser vision correction from September 1 until November 30.
Refractive errors are some of the most common – and correctable – causes of visual impairment. They occur when the shape of your eye keeps light from focusing correctly on your retina.
The most common refractive errors include nearsightedness (myopia), far-sightedness (hyperopia), and blurred vision (astigmatism). If you are experiencing any of these visual errors, laser vision correction may be the right option to improve your vision.
Included in the offer is 50 per cent off on initial assessments as well as complimentary post-procedure consultations for up to three months.
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The impact of screen time on eye health was among several hot topics discussed at the latest Gulf News webinar with three top eye experts from Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai (MEHD), particularly as studies show people are now spending between 12 and 17 hours a day in front of screens.
Dr Ammar Safar, Medical Director, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon at MEHD confirmed that prolonged screen time is indeed leading to an increase in childhood myopia, but said that removing screens was not the solution as some parents believe. He said that this issue was of particular interest to researchers at MEHD, as screens are here to stay as a part of everyday life, and that they are looking to find solutions that allow for their use while mitigating any negative effects. Until then, he advised that regular breaks from screens we
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