Category: Gurjeet jutley

Protect Your Eyes from the Sun with Expert Eye Health Tips

May, 2025

The UK is currently experiencing one of its hottest and brightest starts to May on record, with temperatures soaring above 29°C and long stretches of clear skies and sunshine. While it's a welcome change for many, the increased sun exposure also means it's time to think seriously about how to protect your eyes from the sun. Gurjeet Jutley, ophthalmologist based in oxford shares advice on how we can enjoy the sunshine safely without compromising eye...

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Protecting Vision Through Early Detection and Comprehensive Eye Examinations

March, 2025

Our eyes play a crucial role in our daily lives, yet many people overlook the importance of regular eye exams. Vision changes often develop gradually, making it easy to ignore subtle symptoms. However, conditions such as glaucoma and cataracts can progress without noticeable warning signs, leading to permanent sight loss if left untreated. Comprehensive eye examinations not only assess vision clarity but also serve as essential health checks, helping...

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Smoking and Eye Health

December, 2024

Smoking is widely known to cause systemic health problems, ranging from cancer to cardiovascular disease. What is less widely appreciated, is that smoking has significant risks on the health of the eyes. As an eye surgeon in Oxford, I frequently encounter patients who are experiencing vision issues linked to smoking. This article aims to shed light on the impact of smoking on eye health, highlighting the specific conditions it can cause and the risks...

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Myopia Management: Your Guide to Clear Vision

May, 2024

As we observe Myopia Awareness Week from May 13th to 19th, it gives us an opportunity to explore this prevalent eye condition affecting millions worldwide. In this article, Gurjeet Jutley, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Eye Surgeon in Oxford, aims to raise awareness and provide in-depth insights into the diagnosis, causes, symptoms, and management of myopia. What is Myopia? Myopia, commonly referred to as near-sightedness or...

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A guide to nutrition for healthy eyes

May, 2024

Nourish Your Vision: A Guide to Nutrition for Healthy Eyes In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to overlook the importance of proper nutrition for maintaining optimal eye health. As a consultant ophthalmologist specialising in cataract and glaucoma procedures, Mr. Gurjeet Jutley understands the critical role that nutrition plays in supporting vision. In this article, Mr Jutley explores the connection between nutrition and eye health, focusing on...

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Gurjeet Jutley's role at the Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM)

October, 2023

We are thrilled to share the exciting news regarding Gurjeet Jutley's role at the Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM) as part of the new Veterinary Department at the University. The introduction of the Veterinary Department signifies a significant expansion in the educational opportunities’ the university has to offer, and it aligns perfectly with Gurjeet's passion for teaching and his expertise in statistics. Gurjeet is honoured to be one of...

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The Do’s & Don’ts of Using Eye-Drops

May, 2023

Eye drops are practical, simple-to-use medical treatment for a range of eye conditions, as well as alleviating symptoms such as itchiness, burning, and discomfort in the eye. Eye drops are prescribed by an ophthalmologist to prevent eye infections or to aid recovery from surgery. Prescribed eye drops should be used as directed. This is important because eye drops are formulated in a particular way for maximum safety and effectiveness. If they’re...

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A quick guide to lens replacement surgery

March, 2023

Lens replacement surgery, also known as lens exchange or lens replacement, is a surgical procedure in which the natural lens inside the eye is removed and replaced with an artificial lens. It can be a very valid option instead of wearing contact lenses or glasses. In this blog, Gurjeet Jutley provides a quick guide to lens replacement surgery and outlines what you can expect.   Is lens replacement surgery the same as cataract...

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How to treat astigmatism

February, 2023

Astigmatism is a common visual finding that most commonly affects the shape of the cornea and can cause distorted or blurry vision. It is essential to properly diagnose and treat astigmatism to maintain good vision and eye health.   In this article, Gurjeet Jutley discussed the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for astigmatism.   What is astigmatism and how is it caused?   The eye has two structures, the cornea and...

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The risk factors associated with glaucoma patient falls

March, 2022

What are the risk factors associated with glaucoma patient falls? Glaucoma impacts the visual fields of patients, so it’s perhaps unsurprising that it can increase a patient’s risk of falling. It has been described, that patients can have up to three to four times greater risk of falling, with ensuing risks of injuries. The most significant factor associated with glaucoma patients is their decreased visual field, particularly inferiorly....

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