Take care of your eyes while you enjoy the new year!!

So the new year is here and everyone is in party mood. Do enjoy but don't forget that too much late night partying can strain the eyes. Have fun but take care of your body too. Wish you all a healthy and happy new year!!

Protect your Child from the harmful rays of TV, Smartphones and Computer

Children these days are spending a lot of time in front of electronic gadgets like smartphones, computer and TV. All these may be required but ultimately rays from these devices affect eyes a lot. It is the duty of the parents to check the kids from spending unreasonable time on these gadgets as they not just affect their eyesight but in long run, are not good for their overall health too.

Never ignore a slightest of problem in your Vision

Blurred vision is the first indication of weaker eyesight. The moment you experience it, go get your eyes checked. Delaying will only cause more harm.

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Remember to wear correct powered lenses

Wearing incorrect power of spectacles or contact lenses can affect your eye sight adversely. So, it is important to wear correct powered lenses and get your eyes examined on a regular basis.

Adopt a Healthy Lifestyle for a Healthy Vision

A good lifestyle is the key to a healthy vision. Indulge in a nutritious diet which should include Vitamin A, C, E, Minerals, Zinc and Omega 3. Also, drink good amount of water daily. Remember to exercise daily and lead a stress-free life.

Twitching eyes may be a symptom of some eye infection.

Twitching of eyes is often considered as an ominous sign by many people. Well, it can indeed be a sign but towards fatigue, stress, lack of sleep or excessive intake of caffeine. Repeated twitching of eyes is also be a symptom of an eye infection.

Dirt and dust can harm your eyes

When we go outside, our eyes often come in contact with dirt and dust. But did you know, even tiny dirt and dust particles can harm your eyes! When outside, try wearing glasses to protect your eyes.

  In case of any irritation, clean your eyes thoroughly with water. If the problem persists, consult your eye specialist.

Rising cases of weak vision among kids

As you know, weak vision is a major problem in children these days and especially because of television. Read my story on the problem and measures to prevent it that appeared in Rajasthan Patrika on Sunday.

Weak eyesight among kids!

 

 Weak eyesight has become quiet common among kids these days. It is important to look for the following symptoms in children:

- Rubbing eyes repeatedly
- Problem in focusing
- Difficulty in seeing from little distant
- Headache

In case of any such symptoms, a vision test must be done immediately.
 

Vitamin A is essential for healthy vision

It needs no reiteration but for the sake of larger good, I would like to still say that have lots of green vegetables and carrots that are rich sources of vitamin A which is so essential for healthy vision.

Puffy eyes are indication of stress!

Puffy eyes indicates stress and lack of sleep. The swelling is the natural way of our eyes to indicate the stress body has taken. Continuous swelling of eyes can also lead to other problems. It is essential to avoid unnecessary stress and have adequate sleep daily.

If one continues without adequate rest, one would surely suffer from lifestyle problems and weaker vision.

Diabetic retinopathy

Diabetes is a silent killer that we all know but it also damage our eyes. Read my story on diabetic retinopathy appeared in The Man Magazine's December issue.

Stem cell treatment- a new ray of hope

Corneal damage is a serious eye problem faced by a number of people these days. The extend of the damage is such that it may even cause it may even lead to blindness. While these problems are cured by corneal transplant, stem cell treatment offers to bring a new ray of hope for those suffering from irreparable corneal damage.

 

 

 

Too much exposure to screens even if it is a mobile can harm your eyes.

Sitting in front of computer, television or even mobile screen for long can lead to a number of eye problems like irritation, dry eyes, blurred vision, redness etc. Continuous occurrence of such problems can even lead to serious eye damage. 

 

 

 

So, even if it is really necessary to for to use these equipments, keep giving your eyes short breaks in between.

Reading in dim light can be stressful and harm your vision

Our eyes are designed in such a way that for reading, we require adequate amount of light. Though you may be able to read in dim light, but it stresses the eyes and ultimately affect the vision.

 So while reading, ensure that the place is sufficiently lit. This principle holds lot of importance for students who are involved in active studies.

Diabetes can cause serious eye issues!

Eye problems are very common among people of every age group. One of the major cause of eye problems is Diabetes. Most Diabetic patients face Retinal Problems at some point in their lives.

 For such patients extra care needs to be taken, like controlling their diabetic levels and having a healthy diet.

Not just lungs, smoking harms the eyes as well!!

We all know that smoking is injurious to health and can damage our lungs. But that’s not all. Smoking can be equally harmful for eyes and can damage the delicate retina. 

Retina is the delicate part of our where the images are formed and we are able to see. Any harm can really be very damaging for eyes. Therefore it is essential that it is properly cared for. Smoking is one thing that must necessarily be prohibited for healthy eyes.

Eat healthy for healthy eyes!

It is often presumed that eye problems and retinal disorders are generally the consequences of ageing process. But it must be remembered that not just age, your diet also plays a crucial role in maintainin healthy eyes.

 

 

No matter what your age is, healthy eating is important. Don't presume that ageing is the only factor that can cause retinal problems. It is the proper nutrition which is more essential for healthy eyes.

Cleanliness prevent eye infections

Our eyes are very sensitive and need extra attention. Here are few tips to care of your eyes:

-Do not touch eyes with dirty hands
-Keep washing your hands and ask others to do the same.
-Keep your towel, handkerchief etc clean and personal
-Do not share your eye cosmetics

Ensuring cleanliness can help in preventing eye infections.

Healthy diet for healthy eyes

Our eye is a very delicate part of our body. One essential part of eye is Retina. It is an inner layer in the eye where the images are formed and thus we are able to see. But, just like other body parts, even our eyes need proper care and nutrition.

For having healthy eyes, overall body health plays an important role. And we know, for healthy body, a good balanced diet is essential. Similarly, our diet plays a vital role in eye care as well.

 For retinal protection, have a diet rich in vitamins and minerals. Food items like fish, green leafy vegetables, and citrus fruits are beneficial in keeping retina healthy and protected.

Protect your eyes from dry weather

Winters have come and the weather has turned dry. Just like your skin, your eyes too lose moisture in winters. But, to keep your eyes healthy, it is crucial to keep eyes lubricated. 

 

 

 

 In order to keep your eyes moisturized, it is advisable to use eye drops, but use one recommended by doctor.

Dust at home can cause eye allergy

Dust at your home can play havoc with your eyes. For better eye care, keep your house free from dust. 

 These days due to increasing pollution and dust in atmosphere, the risk of infections has risen. To prevent allergies caused by dust, it is important to keep the doors and windows closed. You can also use air conditioners to reduce these allergy causing elements. Keep the mattresses, beds, pillows etc clean and dust free. It is also advisable to remove carpets from the rooms as the dust particles can accumulate in them and increase the chances of allergies.  

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.