Many people have complaints of seeing blurry objects which are at some distance. These people are able to see the things when they are near. The condition is called myopia and is also known as nearsightedness or short sightedness. It is a common vision defect of the eye. It occurs when the image of a distant object is formed in front of the retina instead of on the retina. It results in a blurry appearance of the distant object.
Read MoreThe human eye is a specialized sensory organ. It captures and detects visual images. It carries visual information to the brain. The human eye includes the cornea, pupil, lens, iris, retina, optic nerves, aqueous and vitreous humour & photoreceptors.
Read MoreDisease in cornea may result in blindness. Approximately 6-8 million people throughout the world are blind due to problem in cornea. In India, approximately 6 million people have reduced vision due to corneal problem in one eye and the number of people with corneal disease in both the eyes is approximately 1 million.
Read MoreSmartphones, cell, or mobiles have become an integral part of daily life routine. These pocket-sized devices can perform numerous activities and make our lives more efficient. We are witnessing a drastic evolution in the technology of smartphones.
Read MoreBlinking of the eye is an involuntary act of the body. It means the body does it automatically and without ones voluntary control. However, you can also blink your eyes whenever you want to. Eye blinking varies with the ages. A newborn only blinks two times in a minute while teen blinks 15 times in a minute. An adult blinks 14-17 times in a minute.
Read MoreGood eye health and visual acuity are essential to provide a quality life to you and your family. Impaired vision can keep you away from the activities that make your life worthy of living. Trauma from an accident can cause lifetime of vision loss. Take good care of your eyes. Take suitable precautions while driving to protect your eyes from any trauma or injury.
Read MoreIntroduction Many hospital and medical practices have been affected during the COVID 19 pandemic due to several changes in protocols. The ophthalmology procedures are also affected in this pandemic. LASIK eye surgery is a selective procedure which means it is not a medical emergency. It has been the world’s most popular surgery that corrects farsightedness,
Read MoreOverview During pregnancy, the body undergoes multiple changes. Hormonal changes, blood circulation, metabolic changes and fluid retention can cause an effect on several tissues and organs of the body including eyesight in pregnancy. Symptoms of eye problem that appear during pregnancy are mild and will disappear after the delivery. Sometimes symptoms might be severe and
Read MoreOverview Diabetes is considered a metabolic disease. In diabetes, there is an interference in the sugar metabolism. The body may not produce sufficient insulin or cannot use insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone used to break sugar into glucose and provide energy to the body. An insufficient amount of insulin results in an increase of
Read MoreOverview Coronavirus pandemic contributes to an increasing trend of working through digital screens. People are involved in work from homes or virtual learning opportunities. The digital setup provides the comfort of home and flexibility of time. However, it also has some negative effects, especially on the health of an individual and health of the eye.
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