Press Releases from Dr Qasim Aref Qasem (2 total)
What’s Causing This Eye Condition? - By Dr. Qasim Aref Qasem
The eyes are complex organs, with many parts that must work together to produce clear vision. Here is a basic overview of eye anatomy.
Cornea:
The cornea is a layer of clear tissue at the front of the eye that helps focus light.
Tear Ducts:
Located at the corner of each eye, tear ducts drain tears secreted by the lacrimal gland to the surface of the eye. Tears keep the cornea lubricated and clear…
10 year follow up of LASIK surgery (Laser Eye Surgery) by Dr. Qasim Aref Qasem
10 year follow up of LASIK surgery for low to high levels of myopia Qasim Qasem FRCS, Caitriona Kirwan MRCOpth, Michael O’Keefe FRCS. Institutional Affiliations: Mater Private Hospital1, Eccles Street, Dublin University College Dublin2, Ireland
1. Introduction:
LASIK, lamellar flap creation followed by laser ablation, is largely responsible for the popularising of corneal refractive surgery.
Follow up studies are very important for improvement of treatment algorithms, better definition of…
