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Our eye is a complex visual organ, comprising of conjunctiva, Iris, Lens and Retina as major parts. Cataracts are cloudy areas that form in the lens, which is normally transparent. They are the main cause of vision loss in people aged over 50 years. Cataract is formed as a result of protein clumping with in the eye lens.
Read MoreMany 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.
Read MoreIn short, answer is yes. In this article we will try to elaborate about Cataract surgery and LASIK, so that you can understand how they are separate and interlinked.
Read More‘There is something in my eye’, all of us have experienced this, just like this,most of eyes issues resolve by itself, but In some instances, what may seem like a minor eye problem may lead to a severe, potentially blinding condition. Do not take your eyes for granted. Good vision helps you perform well at home, at work, or behind the wheel.
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Laser eye surgery also known as LASIK (laser in-situ keratomileusis), is a very effective and popular surgery used to correct vision problems whether it is nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), or astigmatism (cylinder power). It is transforming the way that we see the world with a spectacle free vision.
Read MoreEyes form the mirror image of your inner self and to be precise this statement is both poetically and medically verified. Eyes reflect the beauty of your soul. You can tell everything from your eyes and they never lie. Also, they say a lot about your health than you can imagine. Your eyes are connected
Read MoreUsing eyeglasses as corrective measure has come a long way to modern treatment modalities today, ranging from Lasik to Contoura vision. We tend to confuse, when we have multiple options. Lasik, Smile or Contoura vision, which one is good for me?
Read MoreComputer vision syndrome (Digital eye strain), is a group of eye and vision related problem which are as follows: Itching, Tearing, Dryness, Redness. It results from prolonged computer, tablet, e-reader and cell phone use. In today’s work environment (both IT and Non-IT world) an average person is spending close to 8-9 hours looking at a computer screen.
Read MoreTo have normal vision, the eyes apparatus, eye muscles and nerves that send signals to the brain need to function in harmony with the brain. Any problem to these components may lead to double vision, where you see two images instead of one, also known as Diplopia.
Read MoreDry eye is a condition in which tears are unable to lubricate the cornea of your eye properly. Reason for this condition can be poor quality or inadequate quantity and quality of tears. Tears are made up of water, salts and oil. It is very uncomfortable and constantly irritating to have dry eyes. Patient often complains of red and itchy eyes with increased sensitivity to light.
Read MoreAs with recent advances in technology, we read and see a lot about pixels of resolutions of screen displays. Now when we talk about eyes, our eyes cannot be compared in terms of pixel of a camera. However, if still you want to compare, our eyes see much like a 576-megapixel camera would see.
Read MoreThis is quite common apprehension for any surgical procedure, what if the treatment doesn’t go as the way it was planned. In case of Lasik, what can happen if I move, blink or sneeze during the procedure? To answer all your apprehensions, we came to a thought of writing this article.
Read MoreThe Eye is a very delicate organ. Any event of the eye or change in the vision needs immediate medical attention. Although finding yourself in an emergency condition itself is scary, and if your visibility is affected, it makes it even more worrisome .First thing in an emergency is to remain calm and one panics , you tend to injure yourself more. Our body is prepared to manage stressful conditions and by being aware and precautionary about certain situations you can handle and avoid eye emergencies more efficiently.
Read MoreHuman eye is a vital organ and is a gift to perceive the beauty of the world. When we look at the eye, it’s easy to demarcate that we have two parts as white and black/brown moving part. White part is sclera and is covered by clear tissue known as conjunctiva. It acts as a protective layer to the sclera. Eye comprises of numerous blood vessels and nerves.
Read MoreHigh chances are that you are reading this article and looking for answers about dyslexia, as someone of your known is being diagnosed with this strange condition. Dyslexia and eye problems are not related to each other but may coexist. It is observed that having eye problems complicates the situation for the sufferer.
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