Eye Health

With computers becoming increasingly common in the workplace, you have no option but to keep staring at your screen all day. But prolonged and concentrated use of a computer is …

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 …