Refractive surgery by Dr Sharmina Khan, is a surgical procedure that is used to rectify vision problems such as farsightedness and nearsightedness. The goal of refractive surgery is to provide patients who are near-sighted or farsighted independence by adjusting the focal length of their eyes. This can be accomplished by using a laser to manipulate the corneal surface, implantable contact lenses, or removing the natural lens of the eye and replacing it with a suitable artificial lens. Refractive defects that can be rectified by refractive surgery include hyperopia (farsightedness), myopia (nearsightedness), and presbyopia or astigmatism.

Hypermetropia, or farsightedness, is another visual impairment that is followed by a loss of capacity to perceive objects located nearby, and treatment for this condition is made feasible by the invention of eye microsurgery these days. This vision defect is both congenital and develops with age due to a decrease in the flexibility of the lens and muscle weakness.

Dr Sharmina Khan is a consultant ophthalmic surgeon from the Moorfields Hospital in London, with over two decades of ophthalmic surgical experience. She specialises in refractive lens exchange surgery amongst many other surgical services and her private clinic focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of many different eye diseases and treatments, particularly vitreoretinal problems.

Dr Khan provides surgical treatment for a variety of eye conditions such as complicated diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, various other retinal and macular pathologies, glaucoma, and cataracts. She also harnesses the ability of modern advanced technology to provide patients with leading surgical options for the best results.

“Many things like infection and diseases can cause damage to the cornea and interfere with light refraction, impairing one's vision. The cornea is vital for filtering damaging UV light and light refracts as it bounces off the curved edges of the cornea, determining the strength of the focus; however, if the cornea is damaged, it will no longer be able to appropriately reflect light. Refractive lens exchange surgery, however, is intended to correct any visual flaws induced by this,” explained Helen Hughson – the practice secretary at Dr Khan’s private clinic.

“In some patients, Dr Khan would perform laser-assisted surgery, which is a refractive method used to reattach an unevenly shaped cornea. Spectacle dependence can also be achieved with refractive lens exchange surgery. The procedure method may vary or differ, but the ultimate goal remains the same: the laser accurately changes the structure of the cornea to ensure sharp vision, since light can focus sharply without the aid of glasses or contact lenses,” she added.

If you would like to learn more about Dr Khan's qualifications as well as her extensive ophthalmology services, please consult her comprehensive website, and if you require any additional assistance, you can also contact her clinic by phone or email.

About Us:

Sharmina Khan is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at London's world-famous Moorfields Private Eye Hospital. She joined the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in 2002 to specialise in Ophthalmology after graduating from University College London in 1998. She went on to finish advanced training in external eye disease, cataract surgery and corneal surgery and has worked as a consultant in both the commercial and NHS sectors for nearly 10 years. Ms Khan offers a wide range of eye procedures and treatments and has carried out over 5000 cataract/lens operations in the last five years. She runs her premium eye clinic at Moorfields Private Eye Hospital and 46 Wimpole Street, as well as leading clinical audits in cataract surgery results for the NHS. Her ultimate mission is to help improve her patient's quality of life by providing them with a clear vision and sharpened focus. Visit her website at https://www.sharminakhan.co.uk/ for more information.