The unilateral corneal blindness cases in India were estimated to be around 10.6 million in the year 2020. And the cases are only going to go up in the future. A corneal transplant is quite effective in restoring vision in the majority of cases. However, to achieve maximum treatments being done at the correct time, […]
The world is moving towards newer innovations in the field of medicine. Many complicated procedures have been made simple, accurate, and safe through advanced technology. The eyes are the most delicate organ in the human body. Many people fear undergoing eye surgeries due to the myth that they can go blind. However, with the advent […]
We all have a lens in our eyes for vision and when the lens of the eyes is clouded, it is called cataract. If a child has cataract, then it is called paediatric cataract. This is what we refer to as cataracts in children. Cataract does not allow rays of light to pass through the […]
A recent study links air pollution to sight loss that cannot be treated due to age-related macular degeneration. It is becoming the leading cause of blindness in cities where air pollution is high. There is an 8% more chance of losing sight for people staying in high pollution areas than low pollution areas. The macular […]
Everyone is fighting the pandemic in their own way. The only feasible way to reduce the virus spread is to safeguard yourself. Everyone has to follow hygienic measures to curb the virus spread. Regularly sanitizing your hands and wearing masks are the two basic things you need to do. There are a bunch of things […]
The cornea is your eye’s transparent layer. Its basic function is to focus light on the eye and enable you to see. However, there are certain conditions where the cornea gets damaged. These include: ● Corneal ulcers caused by infection ● Hereditary eye diseases ● Injury on the eye that leads to cornea scarring ● […]
The present pandemic situation has opened the concept of work from home to the world. As a result, we are more equipped with our laptops and computer systems in front of our eyes. The working hours have become longer as compared to regular office hours. We spend more time in front of the computer when […]
There are different modern treatment options available these days to treat refractive errors of the eye. One such method is the LASIK treatment. It is a laser eye surgery that can successfully correct vision problems. But some may argue that getting contacts or glasses are better options than surgery. So let’s discuss the details of […]
LASIK is the most common and popular refractive surgery for a wide range of typical vision issues. However, there’s still a significant deal of misinformation spreading around that may prevent people from hunting a suitable treatment. The reality is that LASIK is an effective and safe process with a high success rate. The outpatient process […]
You’re having trouble watching things. It might be a sudden discrepancy in your ability to see or a long-standing problem of deteriorating vision. So what is your first step? Of course, you’ll visit the doctor. But when looking for an eye specialist, one common issue people experience is that they have to decide between getting […]
