Category Archives: Eye Care

Welcome to the official blog of Nishant Taneja Clinic, where we are committed to providing our patients with the highest standard of eye care. Today, we delve into a crucial aspect of our practice: glaucoma surgery. Understanding the importance of timely intervention and the available surgical options can make a significant difference in preserving your vision. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, essential for good vision. This damage is often caused…

In the bustling city of Tirana, where options for eye care abound, there shines a beacon of excellence that surpasses all others: Nishant Taneja Clinic. Renowned for its unwavering dedication to superior eye care and patient satisfaction, this esteemed establishment has earned its place as the absolute best eye clinic in the capital. Expertise Beyond Compare At Nishant Taneja Clinic, expertise is not just a claim but a tangible reality. Led by the visionary ophthalmologist Dr. Nishant Taneja, the clinic boasts…

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a deterioration of the retina and choroid that leads to a substantial loss in visual acuity (sharpness of vision). AMD is the leading cause of significant visual acuity loss in people over age 50 in developed countries. Causes: The exact cause of AMD is unknown, but the condition develops as the eye ages. There are 2 types of AMD: non-neovascular or dry AMD; and neovascular or wet AMD. In early stages of dry AMD, the hallmark is drusen—pale yellow lesions formed beneath the retina…

Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) refers to a group of diseases that cause severe vision loss in infancy. The vision loss is due to abnormal function and later degen-eration of the retina, the layer in the back of the eye that captures images, similar to the film in a camera. With LCA, the light-sensing (photoreceptor) cells of the retina do not function properly, causing an inability to capture images. LCA Figure 1: Widefield fundus image of 9-year-old child with…