Dr Anele Yako

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Services includes :

• Retinopathy of prematurity
  Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is an eye condition that affects premature babies. Problematic blood vessels grow in the retina, which leads to vision loss. When these blood vessels begin to grow, they can leak, bleed and scar the retina. As the scars shrink, they tug on the retina and cause retinal detachment. Retinal detachment ultimately leads to blindness. Mild retinopathy of prematurity resolves in time. But when it progresses to retinal detachment, Dr Yako performs surgery to prevent vision loss.
• Childhood blindness
  Childhood blindness is a collection of illnesses that arise in childhood or adolescent years which leads to blindness. Paediatric blindness occurs as a result of damage to the optic nerve and corneal scarring. Corneal scarring happens due to a vitamin A deficiency, measles and cataracts. At first, Dr Yako conducts various eye screening tests for babies, toddlers and adolescents. These diagnostic tests will help find the underlying cause of the condition. Non-surgical treatment includes prescription lenses or glasses. Surgeries to treat childhood blindness include laser surgery, cataract surgery and cryotherapy.
• Squint assessment & squint surgery
  Squint, also known as strabismus, occurs when the eyes are not properly aligned due to the out-of-sync mechanics of the extraocular muscles. The eyes may turn upward, inward, outward or downward. The different types of strabismus include hypotropia, hypertropia, esotropia, exotropia. Dr Yako conducts an eye exam with the use of eye drops to diagnose squint, particularly in babies. For squint surgery, Dr Yako tightens, loosens and realigns the extraocular muscles.
• Allergic eye diseases
  Allergic eye disease or conjunctivitis occurs due to inflammation in one or both eyes. Allergic eye disease happens due to an allergic reaction to pollen, dust or mould spores. The conjunctiva is a translucent lining that protects the inside of the eyes and is susceptible to allergens, particularly at the time of hay fever season. There exist two types of allergic conjunctivitis, acute and chronic. Acute allergic conjunctivitis doesn’t last long and triggers symptoms of red, watery eyes. Chronic allergic conjunctivitis lasts all-year-round and arises due to pet dander, pollen and dust. Dr Yako prescribes corticosteroid anti-inflammatories and antihistamines for quick relief.
• Keratoconus
  Keratoconus occurs when the cornea wears thin and protrudes outward to form a cone shape. As the cornea turns inward to form a cone, vision becomes blurrier and sensitivity to light increases. Patients between the ages of ten to twenty-five are more susceptible to keratoconus. Eye refraction and slit-lamp examination determine vision loss, especially as a result of a curved cornea. Soft and hard contact lenses prevent severe vision deterioration. For an advanced corneal curvature, Dr Yako prescribes scleral contact lenses or performs a corneal transplant for permanent relief.
• Corneal transplant
  A corneal transplant or keratoplasty is a surgical procedure that’s performed to replace the damaged part of the cornea with donor tissue. A corneal transplant provides permanent pain relief and restores vision. Keratoconus, a receding cornea, corneal scarring and eye trauma are reasons for a corneal transplant. Symptoms of corneal scarring include eye pain, blurry and cloudy vision. It's essential to seek medical care as soon as these symptoms occur. For a corneal transplant, Dr Yako may remove the centre of the cornea or only diseased tissue from the front or back corneal layers. He replaces the diseased tissue with new, healthy donor tissue.
• Cataract surgery
  A cataract is a milky fog that engulfs the eye lens and obscures vision. Cataracts arise as a result of age, injury or eye trauma. A person who develops cataracts finds it hard to see and has poor night vision. Cataract surgery is the only way to remove cataracts and restore vision. Dr Yako uses an ultrasound probe that releases sound waves to emulsify or break up the cataract into bits and pieces. He suctions fragments of the cataract and implants a clear, synthetic lens.
• Glaucoma
  Glaucoma is a collection of eye illnesses that target the optic nerve. High eye pressure is one of the main reasons for glaucoma, which can eventually lead to blindness. Open-angle and angle-closure glaucoma occur due to poor drainage. Open-angle glaucoma happens as a result of poor drainage in the trabecular meshwork, the drainage system of the eye. When fluid fails to drain as it should, it accumulates and raises eye pressure. Laser surgery and trabeculectomy help drain fluid and lower eye pressure.
• Retinal detachment
  Retinal detachment happens when the retina peels away from the lining of blood vessels at the back of the eye. Retinal detachment is a procedure that requires immediate medical care as it can progress to blindness. Flashes and floaters which are specks of light, are warning signs of retinal detachment. Other symptoms of retinal detachment include blurry vision and loss of central and peripheral vision. Dr Yako treats retinal detachment through laser photocoagulation and cryopexy.
• Diabetic eye disease
  Eye issues are just a few of the complications of diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy, macular oedema, glaucoma and cataracts are a few of the eye conditions that affect people with diabetes. High blood glucose levels lead to the formation of cataracts. Macular oedema causes fluid to accumulate in the retina, which results in blurry vision. Dr Yako diagnoses diabetic eye disease through an eye examination. He uses eye drops to dilate the eyes for a thorough assessment. Photocoagulation, vitrectomy and cataract surgery are procedures that Dr Yako performs to treat diabetic eye disease.
• Retinal vein occlusion
  Retinal vein occlusion occurs due to a blockage of tiny veins that transport blood from the retina. Although there’s no way to unblock the vein, Dr Yako injects corticosteroid drugs or anti-vascular endothelial growth factor/VEGF drugs to reduce inflammation and prevent macular oedema. Focal laser therapy is an alternative non-invasive treatment option for retinal vein occlusion. Dr Yako closes blood vessels close to the macula to prevent leakage. He also performs laser surgery to stop the growth of abnormal blood vessels.
• Ptosis surgery
  Ptosis is a droopy eyelid that occurs due to trauma, age or other underlying conditions. When the eyelid sags, it becomes difficult to see and keep the eye open. Dr Yako carries out a slit lamp exam and Tensilon test to diagnose ptosis. The only way to correct a permanent droopy eye that affects vision is through ptosis surgery. The ophthalmologist cuts into the upper eyelid to access tiny muscles that lift the eyelids. He then tightens the muscles to lift the eyelid. Dr Yako may not even need to make an incision as he can flip the eyelid and correct the issue from underneath.
• Oculoplastics and orbital surgery
  Oculoplastics and orbital surgery comprise of several procedures that are used to treat various eye diseases. Oculoplastics and orbital surgery are mainly performed to treat squint, dry eye, eyelid cancer, an eye injury and ptosis. Oculoplastics and orbital surgery restore the function of the eye and improve its appearance. Blepharoplasty is carried out to repair eyelids. Orbital surgery treats eye socket tumours. Eyelid reconstruction lifts a droopy eyelid and dacryocystorhinostomy treats a blocked tear duct.
• Laser eye surgery
  LASIK or laser eye surgery, treats farsightedness, nearsightedness and astigmatism (blurry vision). Before laser eye surgery, Dr Yako pours anaesthetic eye drops in the patient’s eyes. He uses a femtosecond laser or a microkeratome, a surgical tool to create a flap in the cornea. The femtosecond laser releases short bursts of energy to break tissue apart. Dr Yako uses an excimer laser to remove corneal tissue and reshapes residual tissue to restore vision. The flap is placed back to seal the area where the tissue was removed.
• Various ocular cancers
  Ocular cancer affects the eyelids, retina, conjunctiva, choroid tissue and eye socket. Usually, eye tumours arise from metastasised cancer which starts in the breasts, lungs, stomach or prostate. Retinoblastoma is an eye cancer that grows in the cells of the retina and affects paediatric patients. Lymphoma and melanoma are intraocular cancers that mostly occur in adults. Dr Yako carries out an eye exam, ultrasound, fluorescein angiography, biopsy and gene testing to diagnose various ocular cancers. He also performs tumour resection, brachytherapy, photodynamic therapy and cryotherapy to treat various ocular cancers.