Introduction: TExperiencing redness, excessive tears, or irritation in your eyes? If so, then you might be suffering from dry eyes. This generally occurs when you spend long hours on any digital device, while sitting in an airconditioned room, traveling in aircrafts, or even riding a bike. Tears help our eyes to stay healthy and comfortable. Dry eye syndrome is also known as Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS), is an eye condition that occurs due to inadequate lubrication of the eyes or poor-quality tear production
Introduction: There are many different eye conditions and diseases that can affect a child’s vision. Early detection and treatment are important to avoid lifelong visual impairments. If you or your pediatrician suspects an eye problem or if your child fails a vision screening at school, then consult a pediatric ophthalmologist for further evaluation and diagnosis. By finding and treating problems early, healthy vision can be restored. Sight of the child is most important for good education and social growth. Eye disorders and
Introduction: Vacations are a time to relax and rejuvenate, but it’s important to remember that our eyes need care and attention just like the rest of our body. Whether you’re planning a beach getaway, a mountain trek, or a city break, there are a few simple steps you can take to protect your eyes and ensure that you have a clear and comfortable view of all the sights and experiences that await you. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some tips
Introduction: Aging is a natural phenomenon. Just like all other organs in our body, aging brings about eye problems and vision related changes. These vision problems also bring about challenges in dealing with our day-to-day activities. Most elderlies face issues such as losing the ability to see far away objects, trouble in distinguishing colours and adjusting to various light frequencies. The risk of some eye diseases increases as you grow older. Some changes in vision and eye health may be a
Introduction: Vision and brain development are closely linked. The ability to focus and distinguish shapes is underdeveloped in an infant. Their visual acuity is generally about 6/120. However, as the child grows, their eyes develop gradually and eyeballs also grow. Normal visual acuity of children is attained by the age of 5 years and normal depth perception will be completely achieved by the time the child reaches teenage. The visual pathways in the brain also undergoes developmental change as the child
Ever wondered why your eyes itch? Itchy eyes, burning or irritated eyes, red eyes are all symptoms of eye allergies. An eye allergy develops when your eye comes in contact with any allergens or substance that irritates the eye. Understanding Eye allergies Ocular allergy or eye allergy also known as Allergic conjunctivitis is an inflammatory response of the conjunctiva to an allergen. It is part of a larger systemic atopic reaction and is usually seasonal with associated upper respiratory tract symptoms and