Cataract surgery with an intraocular lens or IOL as it is commonly called has the potential to improve a patient’s vision and refine the patient’s visual result to a given target. Usualmonofocal (i.e single distance) IOL’s are limited in their range of vision, typically achieving distance, intermediate, OR near, but rarely encompassing all distances. Accommodation,
Read MoreIntroduction Because of the COVID-19 infection, masks are advised and are made compulsory in various parts of the world. Masking is found to be an effective method to prevent the spread of coronavirus. However, various problems occur because of masking in people who use glasses. Various options are available to prevent fogging of glasses while
Read MoreIntroduction Short-sightedness and long-sightedness are common refractive errors. In the former, image id formed in front while in the latter, the image is formed beyond the retina. Different correcting options are available for both short-sightedness and log-sightedness. Healthy Vision A healthy vision is important to see clearly. Clear vision improves the quality of life and
Read MoreEndothelial dysfunction could be due to an inherited condition- Fuchs Endothelial Dystrophy or due to surgical trauma or even external injury to the cornea. This endothelium is the innermost corneal layer which acts as the major pump to maintain the corneal hydration, thickness and ensure clarity.
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Meibomian glands also called tarsal glands are modified sebaceous ( oil glands). A single row of Meibomian Glands (MG) is present in both the upper and lower lids slightly behind the eyelashes. There are around 35 -40 glands in the upper lid and 30-35 glands in the lower lid.
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Ocular migraine affects the vision. The visual disturbances are temporary and in almost all cases there is no permanent harm to vision. Symptoms include seeing a blind spot and temporary vision blackouts in one eye. Ocular migraines may be caused due to spasm in blood vessels supplying blood to the retina.
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Eyes have complex anatomy and amazing physiological functioning. Although much is known about the function of eyes, yet various myths are prevalent among the people. For better care of the eyes, these myths should be debunked.
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Because of the advancements in medical science, we can know much about the structure and function of human eyes. This knowledge helps us in understanding the pathophysiology of various ocular diseases and diagnosing them correctly. The information also helps in coming up with new treatment options for ocular diseases.
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Most of our life revolves around the digital screen, be it the computer or laptops, mobiles, and TV screens. This prolonged exposure causes serious damage to our eyes and causes redness and dryness in the eyes. This condition is termed as digital strain or computer eye syndrome or computer vision syndrome.
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Introduction Eyes are one of the entrance points for highly contagious Coronavirus. Caring for eyes is more important than ever before. Taking good care of the glasses and contact lenses by way of cleaning them properly with the necessary liquid reduces the risk of infection. Further, limit the screen time of your children as this
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