Dear Sir,
Im 23 year old male from colombo, imm suffering from dry eye for last 4,5 years but i took correct medical treatmens 4last 3 years with refrsh tears , oinments,&hot water cleaning eye lids which help me to produce more tears.

but i constantly having red blood vens (looks brown eyes) on white part of the eyes which is every time increesing redness with environment changes.i only feel ok with my eyes for a few minitus after some cold water towel treatment on top of my eye which makes white part more ok.

there for pls inform me whether ur hospital can provide any treatment or surgry to remove the redness from my eyes. i will pay any amount if it can,bcz this problem advers me lot in my day 2 day life.im so mentaly upset with this bcz all the tratments i have done all the years, seems useless after i see my eyes on mirror.i done every thing to right up to nw to remove the dryness, pls give me positive advice to remove the redness from my eyes.

thank you,
faithfully,
duminda perera

Dear Doctor,

What is a Visual Field Test in eye ailments? Why is it done? Is it 100% accurate as patient has to be quick on the trigger?
Tks for your support to the community.
vjratne

Patients seeking cataract surgery

Dear Laksuwa,

I read this article in the Island of 5 Jan which will be interesting to all Laksuwa readers.

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Presently in Sri Lanka, the patient needs to purchase the intra-ocular lens, when seeking cataract surgery

The model and price of each lens (CDDA approved) is quoted below.

Foldable lens for cataract surgery

* Alcon (USA)

Acrysof single piece SA 60 AT Rs. 11,900.00

Acrysof IQ SN 60 WF Rs. 15,300.00

Acrysof Toric SN 60 T3 Rs. 48,000.00

Acrysof Restor SN 6 AD3 Rs. 71,000.00

* AMO (USA)

Sensar (AR 40e) Rs. 11,900.00

Tecnis (ZA 900) Rs. 15,900.00

* Bausch & Lomb (USA)

Mreos (adapt) Rs. 11,900.00

Akreos (AO - Zero aberration) Rs. 15,900.00

* Aurolab (Indian) Rs. 5,000.00

* Omni (Indian) Rs. 7,000.00

* Appasamy (Indian) Rs. 6,600.00

Non foldable lenses

* Alcon (USA)

PMMA MC 50BD Rs. 4,500.00

* AMO (USA)

Dura (65T) - PMMA large optic Rs. 4,900.00

Dura (53) - PMMA small optic Rs. 4,900.00

Eyekon (USA) Rs. 4,900.00

Omni (Indian) Rs. 1,000.00

Curamed (Netherlands) Rs. 4,500.00

Raiyan Rs. 1,000.00

Katriol (Indian) Rs. 750.00

Fred Hollows (Indian) Rs. 1,000.00

Aurolab (Indian) Rs. 1,000.00

Visiflex (Indian) Rs. 750.00

Appasamy - Liberty (Indian) Rs. 3,250.00

Appa lens Rs. 1,000.00

The patient is advised to pay the amounts stated above for the lens of his/her choice.
Further the patient is advised not to purchase a non CDDA approved lens some of which are marked up at over 300% of its true value.
The prices quoted are correct at the moment but may vary and be revised with changes in the value of the US Dollar and the Indian Rupee.
Finally I would like to state that 30 intra-ocular lenses are supplied free to each Ophthalmologist in the Provincial hospitals by the Sri Lanka Eye Foundation. You may inquire from your surgeon about this lens implant.

Dr. D. R. Seimon, MBBS(Cey) DOL(Lond) FRCS(Eng), FRCophth(UK)
Chairman Sri Lanka Eye Foundation and
Consultant Ophthalmologist
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With so many lenses in the market how can a patient select which is the best, is my question for Laksuwa - answer will be very valuable to all senior citizens.

vjratne1740