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Cataract surgery is the surgical treatment of replacing the eyes natural cataractous opaque lens with a artificial but near natural lens. Cataract surgery ensures clear vision in most normal eyes. Advancement in technology allows the availability of various types of lenses. The choice of lenses for the patient depends upon the ocular condition of the patient and the expectations of the patient from cataract surgery.
Read MoreLASIK surgery is one of the most predictable and highly effective surgery. It allows the person to get rid of contact lenses and eyeglasses. People opt for LASIK surgery for a variety of reasons. These reasons are clear vision without glasses, convenience, and a gain in self confidence due to good cosmesis.
Read MoreVarious diseases occur in the body due to aging. Eye health is also age-sensitive. Various diseases start developing in the eyes as we age. Some diseases are vision threatening and require immediate treatment, while some cause reduced vision and lower the quality of life.
Read MoreThe role of vision is tough to outline in our lives as, without it, there will be no window to oursoul. Whenever there is a deficiency in vision, we find our life in darkness. Among the variouscauses of visual disorders, one is Retinal detachment. This condition arises when the thin liningof tissue (retina)situated at the back of the eye separates from its underlying blood vessels.Since the eye cannot work without the retina, a person may have a permanent loss of vision if correct treatment is not carried out at the right time.
Read MoreLasik surgery is the most common surgery to correct vision associated disorders. LASIK stands for laser in-situ keratomileusis and is referred to as optical laser surgery that is performed to correct refractive errors. When light does not precisely focus on the retina, your vision seems to be blurred. Doctors usually recommend LASIK surgery to correct this refractive error.
Read MoreEyes are essential for playing any sports. Not only it is essential, but in certain cases, the performance of the player depends upon his visual acuity. The vision can be used in sports in various manners, and training of the eyes is important to take advantage of the opponents.
Read MorePeople believe that the symptoms of the eyes like pain, vision changes, or color change, may always be due to ocular conditions. However, eye symptoms may be due to various underlying medical conditions.
Read MorePeople may have progressive reduction or may have a sudden abnormal vision. There are various causes of the worsening of eyesight. Some of these causes are genetic causes, lifestyle causes, underlying medical conditions, and ocular conditions. There are several ways to manage the worsening eyesight.
Read MoreEye care is an integral part of health care. Eyes are essential to perform our daily tasks. Any impairment in our vision may lead to our dependency on others. It significantly affects ourfamily and community. There is a need to understand the importance of routine eye care and the steps to be followed to maintain healthy eyes.
Read MoreReading glasses are required during reading in those people, who are unable to see for near. It is important to note that people with perfect vision for far may also need to wear reading glasseswithout damaging their eyesight.
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Cornea is the transparent front surface of the eye. IT is an important optical structure through which rays of light enter the eye. Any damage or Injury to this delicate structure can lead to permanent loss of corneal transparency or in other words cause clouding & opaciflication thereby preventing the entry of light rays into the eye & diminishing vision. In case of severe degree of damage this can cause total loss of vision making the person visually handicapped due to corneal blindness.
Read MoreCOVID-19 may also spread through eyes, although the incidences are very less. Further, COVID-19 may also affect the health of the eyes. The person should follow various measures toprevent the entry of Coronavirus through eyes.
Read MoreIntroduction Eyes are an important organ of the human body and are constantly exposed to the external environment. Solar sun exposure can cause significant damage to the eyes. If a person is exposed to UV radiation, it maycause short as well as long term eye problems. These include photokeratitis, abnormal ocular growth, cataract, and cancer.
Read MoreIntroduction With the advancement in technology and extensive training of the surgeons, cataract surgery and LASIK surgery are done with a high success rate. The doctors are leaving no stone unturnedto provide a clear vision to patients. Thus, the doctors are treating dry eyes condition inpatients before performing cataract or LASIK surgery. In patients with
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Introduction Bacterial keratitis is the condition caused due to the attack of bacteria on the cornea. There are various causes of bacterial infection. The treatment should be started as soon as possible to prevent vision loss. What Is Bacterial Keratitis? The cornea is a clear and transparent layer in the front part of the eye.
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Introduction Many cases of blindness in India are preventable and treatable if identified at an early stage. Children are most vulnerable to ocular disorders due to their inability to provide information about vision changes. Thus, it is important that the vision screening of children should be done routinely to diagnose the condition as early as
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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
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Introduction 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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