some common tips while caring for eye infection causing eye dandruff!

As you know, the infection that causes eye dandruff can be irritating and painful, it is important to see a doctor immediately. Apart from the medication prescribed by the doctor, some common care tips are:

-Applying warm compresses to the eyelids
-Cleansing eyes
-Massaging the lids

But remember, it is of utmost importance to consult your eye doctor first!

Symptoms of Blespharitis

A common eye infection related to eye dandruff is Blespharitis. Some usual symptoms are:

-Eye irritation and redness
-Burning of eyes
-Tears in eyes
-Debris in the corners of eyes or lids

 
In case of any such symptoms, visit yourdoctor immediately.

What causes eye dandruff?

Dandruff on the eye lashes is a problem that can sound strange but it may happen.You may wonder what causes dandruff on eye lashes. There can be many reasons for this but the most common causes are the scalp dandruff and bacteria. 

 So, the only prevention is hygiene.

Dandruff on your eye lashes!

Did you know you can get dandruff on your eye lashes? Well, it may sound strange but that's true! Just like your hair, your eye lashes can have dandruff too which can be harmful for your eyes. Such condition for prolonged period can lead to falling off your eye lashes. The condition commonly arise either due to scalp dandruff or bacterial infection.

But you can prevent it just like your scalp dandruff by maintaining cleanliness and taking sufficient care. The best way to avoid this problem is to keep your eyes clean and maintain good general hygiene.

Take care of your eyes and get it examined twice a year

It is advisable to get your eyes examined twice a year. Eye health is an indicative of overall health and many a times it has been noticed that a problem in eye is a symptom, of which, underlying cause is some other serious ailment.

Home made remedies to reduce swelling in the eyes

Pollen allergies often causes swollen eyelids. Some simple home remedies to cure swollen eyelids are:
1. Keeping ice bags over your eyelids can provide relief to your eyes
2. Cotton balls soaked in rose water can also be kept on the eyes
3. Keeping cucumber slices can relax your eyelids
4. If you are having pollen allergy avoid use of excessive salt in your food
If these home remedies doesn't prove useful and swelling still persists, then consult an eye specialist immediately.

Pollen Allergies are not harmful to your eyes

Pollen present in the atmosphere often causes allergy in the eyes. These generally causes irritation in the eyes and are not harmful. But if the irritation is prolonged, consult a specialist.

Healthy Diet for a Healthy Sight

A healthy diet with a healthy lifestyle is the only way to keep your eyesight healthy.

Opt for Small frames instead of Over-sized frames

Big or over-sized frames are in Vogue, but mind that Smaller frames always suits you better. With larger frames, the distortion level increases, which results in unclear vision.

Diabetic Retinopathy: diagnosis and treatment

Diabetic Retinopathy can damage our vision completely. It is difficult to predict it, but if major vision changes are observed, then you must visit your eye specialist.
Here is an article by me that appeared in today's Hindu MetroPlus on How to identify Diabetic Retinopathy and what measures should be taken to stop its progression.

Never use an unprescribed eye drops if you wear lens

If you wear lens, never use any eye drops without consulting your doctor. So many eye drops cannot be used while one is wearing contact lenses. If by wearing lenses, you feel any sort of itchy or dry feeling, consult your doctor. Your doctor is your best guide in such a situation.

The Natural care of Rose Water is any day better than Medicated Allergen Eye Drops

A better alternative to allergen eye drops is Rose Water. With its natural properties and rejuvenating nature it is completely safe for your eyes and also, cures the problem of itchiness or redness in the eyes.
So, for a quick relief, put few drops of rose water directly in your eyes or apply cotton balls soaked in rose water on closed eyes for a few minutes. If you can do it on a regular basis, nothing can be better!

Continuous use of allergen drops must be avoided

Excessive use of allergen drops can be harmful. On some occasions when our eyes turns red or itchy, we resort to the use of these droplets. Once in a while using this is fine but regular usage is not advised, as it cuts the oxygen to cornea to give you relief from redness or itchiness. Prolonged use can be counter productive.

Eye care during winters

Winters have come faster than we anticipated.Some people have called up to ask if any special eye care needs to be made during winters? Answer is nothing special.Only weather turns dry in winters and as a result eyes turn sensitive.It is advisable to use humidifiers indoors and while going out wear sun glasses and hat with a brim to avoid harsh wind's direct contact with the eyes.

Feel eye sight turning weak;get it tested

Eye sight turning weak is part of normal ageing process.And weak eye sights gives lot of clues but people ignore these . They don't realise such delaying harms the sight more in the long run.Eye tests at the beginning can help in checking the weakening of the sight.

Feel eye sight turning weak:Get it tested

Free Eye Check Up Camp at Save Sight Centre

The free eye check up camp organised by us received an overwhelming response from all.Post event it has been covered in HT North Delhi Live.

Spending long hours infront of Computers? Watch out for Computer Vision Syndrome

Regularly working on computers affects our vision (Computer Vision Syndrome). Symptoms of this are blurred vision, teary eyes and headache. Here is a piece written by me that appeared in The Man Magazine, on what causes this and its cure.

Keep your Diabetes in control for a healthy vision

Uncontrolled Diabetes can cause irreparable loss to our vision. As the old saying goes, " Prevention is better than Cure". In my article carried in today's Punjab Kesari, I've tried to emphasise this fact.

Stay sway from gymming for minimum 3 weeks post eye operation

Heavy work out is strictly No-No, post eye operation. After heavy work out, your eyes get strained and sweat and if you have been operated just recently, it can cause infection in the eyes. So, it is best to avoid heavy exercises for atleast 3 weeks, post eye operation.

Don't Strain your Eyes Post Eye Operation, to Avoid Headache

Headache seems to be a problem with most patients, post eye operation. The reason behind this headache is inflammation following the surgery. Also, when our eyes try focusing on something, they get strained which causes headache. Simple pain killers can be taken to counter headache, but only after consulting with your doctor.

Know why Bruising occurs Post Eye Operation

Carrying on with the series on post operative care, today we will talk about why bruising over the eye happen post eye surgery. Bruising is very common post eye surgery. It occurs due to incisions used during operation. Patients shouldn’t worry about it as it will fade automatically in a period of 1-2 weeks.

Observe Precautions Post Eye Surgery

Post eye surgery, few precautions need to be taken care of. There is a chance of patient feeling dizziness or other discomfort, if the patient starts moving around immediately. To avoid this situation, the patient should start moving around in a slow and gradual manner.