IntroductionNowadays there are multiple options of refractive vision corrections available. About 75% of adults use some form of visual aids such as glasses or contact lenses. Every vision correction option has its pros and cons. While deciding what the best choice is for you, there should certain things should consider such as your lifestyle, systemic
Read MoreINTRODUCTIONYour eyes need more care after reaching the age of 40s and 50s. Unfortunately, many functions of the body will start to deteriorate as you age, eyesight being one of them. With increasing age, you will notice several changes in your vision. Initially, people around the age of 40 might notice that they have difficulty
Read MoreINTRODUCTIONA cataract is a condition in which cloudy areas are formed in the natural lens. The development of a cataract in the eye obstructs the passage of light that causes difficulty in vision. It can be treated by replacing the cloudy lens with an intraocular lens through surgery. If someone is suffering from a cataract
Read MoreOverviewDry eye is also known as tear film dysfunction. It occurs when the tear film of the eyes breaks down. The tear film is the outer coating on the surface of the eyes. It provides moisture to the eyes and protects them from infection. Tears consist of three layers which play a critical role in
Read MoreIntroductionThere are many misconceptions regarding the age criterion for LASIK. The human eye can never be in the same condition throughout life. It changes continuously and eyeball growth can affect your eye powers. Patients who are under the age of 18 are not eligible for LASIK as their eyes need to have complete growth to
Read MoreINTRODUCTION Intralase is an advanced blade-free procedure for correcting refractive errors. The technique makes use of the Intralase laser to create the flap. It helps in creating a flap of pre-determined diameter and depth. WHAT IS INTRALASE? Intralase involves a completely blade-free technology. In a conventional bladed LASIK surgery, the doctor creates the flap with
Read MoreIntroduction LASIK is an acronym for ‘laser-in-situ keratomileusis’. It is a common and popular surgery for correcting refractive errors. Refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism can be treated with LASIK. The surgery works by reshaping the cornea using laser technology thereby allowing the light to travel without any obstacle onto the retina that
Read MoreMany people have faced some types of problems related to vision in their life. Some can not see distant objects, and some cannot see near objects. These types of treatments are known as refractive error can be corrected by using glasses and lenses.
Few causes of vision loss are irreversible and cannot be corrected using glasses. These visual impairments should be treated in time.
Healthy functioning of the eyes is essential to a child’s development because all activities including schooling depend on visual activity. Experts have estimated that more than half of the difficulties that child faces in learning are due to undiagnosed vision problem. So, an eye examination should be made an essential part of a routine paediatric examination.
Read MorePinguecula is a condition in which you may observe growth or bump on the white surface of the eyes. It is generally a degeneration of the tissues of the white portion of the eyes that is also known as the conjunctiva. Most of the time, it occurs on the corner side of the eyes, generally on the side of the nose. But, it can occur on either side of the eye. Also, it can occur in either of the eyes. People can be affected by pinguecula at any age, but it more commonly affects middle-aged people and older people.
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