Author: Dr. Keti Pachkoria Living in a warm climate like Costa del Sol, Spain, with up to 2,905 sunshine hours a year, places us at a higher risk of sun-related skin damage around the eyes. Both upper and lower eyelids are extremely vulnerable to injury from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. Eyelid lesions can be […]
Dr Keti Pachkoria is recognised for her outstanding work and long standing passion for continuous education. She is a deserving recipient of this years International Education Award from American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) accounts for up to 90% of skin cancers and is the most common periocular malignancy. It is usually painless and more likely to appear in people with fair skin, blues eyes and red or blonde hair. The best way to reduce risk of BCC is to protect yourself from the sun. […]
This is my gorgeous patient 1 week after the midface thread lifting, she was happy with the results and thrilled to learn this procedure increases natural collagen production. A thread lift is a nonsurgical procedure, it can help lifting different part of the face such as eyebrows, cheeks, jowls, etc using specialised threads. It may […]
My long term results on pterygium procedures show that conjunctival autograft not only reduces recurrence but also enhances cosmetic excellence and improves quality of vision.
Did you know that vision loss after 40 may be so gradual and silent that people affected by the blinding conditions are often unaware of visual deterioration until their sight has already been compromised? Several conditions might cause reduced vision after the age of 40, one of them is presbyopia, which comes from the Greek meaning […]
An ophthalmologist is a medically trained doctor who commonly acts as both physician and surgeon. (S)he examines, diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries in and around the eye. Ophthalmologists undergo extensive training, a typical training route is: Entry into a medical school with at least 3 excellent A levels 5 years at a medical school […]