Vision Scotland Edinburgh

Vision Scotland Edinburgh is a leading provider of eye care services in Edinburgh, Scotland. They offer a wide range of services, including:

· Cataract Surgery: A quick and usually pain free procedure where the natural lens is gently broken down and replaced with an artificial lens. This is performed when the natural lens becomes cloudy, making it difficult to see.

· Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE): Like cataract surgery, it replaces the natural lens with an artificial lens implant. RLE is performed to reduce the need for glasses or contact lenses.

· YAG Laser: After Cataract Surgery or RLE, a natural process of scarring can occur causing the posterior section of the lens to thicken, blurring vision. This is called Posterior Capsule Opacification (PCO) and is treated with YAG Laser Capsulotomy. The procedure is quick and painless, carried out as an outpatient with immediate

results.

· Implantable Lens Surgery: Implantable contact lenses are inserted either in front of the pupil or behind the iris for vision correction without removing the natural lens.

· Laser Eye Surgery: What are regarded as the two top forms of Laser Eye Surgery are offered here – LASEK & LASIK. Laser Eye Surgery is a quick procedure and removes the requirement for glasses.

· Oculoplasty: Includes lifts of the upper or lower lids (Blephoplasty), drooping of the upper eyelid (Ptosis), correction of eyelids turning outward or inward (Ectropian/Entropian), lumps & bumps (generally a stye or chalazion) which can usually be treated as an outpatient procedure and Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery to tighten the skin around the eyes and restore a more youthful appearance.

· Corneal Disorders: Conditions such as Keratoconus, Keratitis

& Corneal Dystrophy are treated. Treatments include Corneal Cross-linking and Photo-therapeutic Keratectomy (PTK). Other disorders are managed with medication and regular review.

· Macular Degeneration Treatment: A condition that affects a small area at the centre of the retina, affecting central vision and colour. Symptoms include blurred vision with straight lines appearing wavy and objects appearing to be an unusual size or shape. Treatments are used to slow the progression and protect you from severe

visual impairment. We offer Eylea & Avastin injections for this.

· Glaucoma Care: Diagnosis and management of Glaucoma, a condition more common with age. Symptoms are few to being with but left untreated can cause damage to the back of the eye, peripheral vision problems and blindness.

· Diabetic Eye Care: Diabetic Retinopathy occurs over a long period of time when high blood sugars damage the small blood vessels that supply the retina. Screening and treatment for diabetic eye disease is offered including laser treatment, eye injections or surgery known as Vitreoretinal Surgery.

Vision Scotland Edinburgh is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. Their team of experienced eye care professionals is dedicated to helping patients achieve their best possible vision and with an external contact centre available out of normal opening hours, they are available to be contacted anytime.