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Patient-friendly explanations from a cornea sub-specialist.
Dr. Ahmed Shaarawy publishes plain-English explanations of corneal transplantation, LASIK / SMILE, ICL, keratoconus management, and dry eye therapy. Every article is reviewed for medical accuracy.
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What Is Keratoconus and How Is It Treated?
Keratoconus is a condition of the cornea, the clear window at the front of the eye. Instead of holding its normal dome shape, the cornea gradually thins and bul...
Corneal Ulcer: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
A corneal ulcer is one of the more serious conditions an eye can face. Once it's diagnosed, treatment starts fast, and in severe cases it can end in surgery, su...
How Does a Keratoconus Patient See? Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
People with keratoconus have a distinctive eye shape. The cornea takes on a cone-like appearance because of the irregular astigmatism the condition causes. But...
VIDEOThe Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Ophthalmology
💙 A note from Dr. Ahmed Shaarawy's team In the spirit of sharing positive energy with patients considering corneal transplantation, here is a real...
Who Is Dr. Ahmed Shaarawy? Cornea & Refractive Surgeon, Cairo
💙 A note from Dr. Ahmed Shaarawy's team In the spirit of sharing positive energy with patients considering corneal transplantation, here is a real...
Partial vs Full Corneal Transplant: DALK, PKP & DMEK Compared
💙 A note from Dr. Ahmed Shaarawy's team In the spirit of sharing positive energy with patients considering corneal transplantation, here is a real...
Cost of Corneal Transplant in Egypt: What You Need to Know in 2026
Why Does the Cost of a Corneal Transplant Vary So Much? Because "corneal transplant" is not one operation. It's a family of techniques, each with its own comple...
Partial Corneal Transplants: Types, Benefits, and Potential Risks
Why the Shift Toward Partial Transplants? Why replace the whole cornea when only one layer is sick? Two decades of research settled it: transplanting only the a...
Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking (CXL): The Complete Guide to Stopping Keratoconus
What Is Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking? Just been told your keratoconus is progressing? CXL is the procedure your doctor will usually recommend first. It streng...
Corneal Rings (Intacs/ICRS): Complete Patient Guide, When and What to Expect
What Are Corneal Rings? Intracorneal ring segments (ICRS), sold under names like Intacs and Ferrara Rings, are tiny, transparent plastic arcs implanted within t...
Fuchs Dystrophy: What It Is and How It's Treated
What Is Fuchs Dystrophy? Fuchs endothelial dystrophy is a progressive, hereditary condition of the cornea's endothelial layer, a very thin row of cells whose jo...
Scleral Lenses: The Optimal Visual Solution for Advanced Keratoconus
What Makes Scleral Lenses Different? Scleral lenses are large-diameter rigid contact lenses (15-24 mm). Unlike ordinary lenses, they rest on the white of the ey...