Ophthalmic Surgeon ·
The London Clinic , London, United Kingdom
34 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English
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Dr Hugo Henderson is available to teleconsult on the MediGence platform.
The consultation typically lasts between 15 and 30 minutes. It may exceed the estimated time, depending on the patient’s queries and the doctor's medical suggestions.
We have Medical specialists and board-certified doctors on our panel of doctors. The consultation will be organised within 24 to 48 hours, or based on the doctor's and patient's availability.
No, the follow-up consultation fee is not included in the consultation price. The patient will be required to re-book the consultation.
The option to share your medical records is available during the steps of the form provided on the website.
Yes. If you are satisfied with the consultation, you can proceed with treatment packages tailored to your diagnosis, assisted by our case managers.
Yes. The cost estimate will be provided to you by our case manager, which will include the doctor’s opinion, the cost estimate, and crucial information about travelling to your medical destination.
Cataract surgery is performed to remove a cloudy natural lens and replace it with an artificial lens, whereas RLE is used to correct vision problems such as presbyopia or high refractive errors, even when there is no cataract present.
Most patients notice improved vision within a few days, but complete healing typically takes 4 to 6 weeks.
Yes, laser procedures such as LASIK and PRK permanently reshape the cornea to correct vision. However, natural age-related changes to the eyes may still occur later in life.
Candidates should be over 18, have stable vision for at least a year, and not have conditions such as uncontrolled diabetes, severe dry eye, or corneal disease.
Yes. In most cases, both eyes are treated on the same day, especially with laser eye surgery and cataract surgery, depending on the patient’s condition.
All surgical procedures carry some risks, but complications are rare. The most common issues include temporary dry eyes, glare, or halos, which usually improve with time.
The actual procedure typically takes less than 15 minutes per eye, with minimal downtime.
Dr. Shagufta Parveen is a Clinical researcher and medical writer with expertise in clinical pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics. She holds a B.Pharm and Doctor of Pharmacy (Post-Baccalaureate) degree from Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad.
During her clinical stint at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital and Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, she gained hands-on experience in the Clinical Pharmacology Department. Combining scientific knowledge with strong medical writing skills, Dr. Shagufta develops evidence-based healthcare content, treatment guides, and patient education resources.
Her work focuses on simplifying complex medical concepts while maintaining scientific accuracy, helping readers better understand healthcare advancements and treatment options.
In addition to her writing expertise, she is actively involved in scientific research and has contributed to peer-reviewed publications.
Her research work is accessible through the following links:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=lMVK1eIAAAAJ&hl=en
https://carcinogenesis.com/index.php/JOC/article/view/870
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Glaucoma in general involves the disorder of the eye that damages the optic nerve of the patient. Surgery is performed to lower the pressure inside the eye. There are different types of surgeries that are performed according to the requirements: