Eye Health

In this day and age with the onset of technology, our eyes are used to facing excessive workload.  From working on the screens to surfing on the smartphones, our eyes are …

Dry Eye syndrome is a condition in which the eyes are unable to maintain the normal layer of tears. According to ophthalmologists, this is due to the lack of production …

What is Eye Flu? The medical term for eye flu or pink eye is conjunctivitis. It refers to an inflammation of the thin layer of clear tissue known as conjunctiva, …

All of us are guilty of working in a stress-related environment, no matter our job profile. Add continuous hours of staring at the computer screen to that. It is no …

Most of the population is somewhere affected with a Eye sight problem, and numbers have really gone up, thanks to majority of the population now working on their laptops and …

Watching the sunset, seeing a cute puppy walk for the first time, buying a hot pair of jeans: you can’t enjoy any of these experiences without your eyes. We clear …

What is LASIK? LASIK (Laser-Assisted in situ Keratomileusis) is a laser eye surgery to reshape the cornea to correct vision problems (myopia – person has blurred far vision, hyperopia – person has blurred …

Contact lenses are the most convenient way to hide the fact that you wear spectacles and still be able to see everything around you without any problems occurring. Some of …

What is the air puff test? The air puff test is part of every detailed eye exam that puffs a small amount of air into the eye. Known as the …

Explaining Retinoblastoma Retinoblastoma is a cancer which grows in the retina in children. The retina is that part of the eye which is able to sense light, thus sending images …

Patient Experience: Sanjeev Kumar tells us about his dad’s experience with Cataract Surgery. Cataract FAQ: What are Cataract? A cataract is the cloudy area of the normally clear lens of …

Cataract is derived from the Latin word Cataracta, which means waterfall. This name may have been given in lieu of the fact that the proteins in the eye lens break …

While a lot of eye related issues such as near sightedness, retinal degeneration, etc are inherited; there are a lot of eye disorders that are acquired. These can range from …

Eyes are one of the most precious organs of the human body. Regular check ups by an optometrist or ophthalmologist are a must. Apart from revealing important information about your …

A very important sensory organ of the body is the eye. It is essential to keep this organ healthy to lead a meaningful life. ‘Uveitis’ is an eye problem that …

What is a Refractive Error? A Refractive error is a common eye disorder in which the affected person’s eyes are unable to focus clearly on images that are projected upon …

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what food a day keeps the optometrist away? Most people would tend to suggest with carrots. Indeed, carrots are good for …

One of the most delicate parts of our body, the eyes are susceptible to myriad afflictions. One such affliction is the Blepharitis which is eyelid inflammation. Blepharitis causes red, irritated, …

Exactly, what is Diplopia? Diplopia in layman terms means “Double Vision”. When the eyes instead of one, perceive two identical images, it may be a case of Diplopia. What can …

What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes irreversable damage to the optic nerve. If not treated it may lead to several problems including loss of vision. 
Usually, …