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Prevention is better than Cure- True for Eye Care too

Preventive Eye Care is not in vogue, but as it is said "Prevention is better than Cure", so regular check ups can undermine the occurrence of major eye diseases in the initial stages itself.

Never Ignore the minutest of Symptom

Weakness in the cornea can cause a lot of disorders, one such of them is Keratoconus. Disorders like these develops very slowly, so even if the symptoms are not visible clearly, it is important to get yourself checked by an eye specialist at the earliest.Delay can be dangerous.

Suffering from Long sightedness post Cataract: Lasik is the solution

Often have observed that post Cataract operation, patients start suffering from long sightedness. The best way to overcome such a condition is Lasik.Where it protects retina from damage,it also improves the chances of removal of spectacles.

Eye Drops are required post Glaucoma surgery

A repeated question asked by many of my patients is "Do we still have to put in eye drops post Glaucoma surgery?" In Glaucoma, surgery is done to prevent vision loss. Post surgery too, you have to use eye drops, but in a lesser quantity.

Information about Cataract Operations

Bit of information on what happens during Cataract Operations. A man made lens called Intraocular Lens (IOL), is placed into the eye. This lens is of three types:Monofocal Lenses, Multifocal Lenses and Toric Lenses.Depending upon the suitability,the required lens is placed.

Unfolding the truth about Cataract

Cataract Surgery is a Walk In Walk Out surgery, which is a completely Painless procedure.It requires no Stitches, Bandages or Injections,and that too without getting Hospitalized.

Cataract operation is a quick and equally safe procedure

Operating Cataract is a quick, easy and safe procedure which requires only 15-20 min, Without any Injection in the Eye.

Easy Symptoms to identify Cataract

It is easy to identify symptoms of Cataract and take hold of it, in its initial stages. Some easily identifiable symptoms are: Cloudy vision, Decreased night vision, Sensitivity to light, Intolerance to glare and Deterioration of far and near vision.

Aging isn't the only factor behind Cataract

We have all heard of Cataract but are hardly aware of what exactly is Cataract. It is clouding of the natural lens of the eye, generally caused by aging. But it is not aging alone, there can be other reasons like Damage to the eyes from mechanical, chemical or electromagnetic radiations, Incorrect development of the lens and sometimes even unexplained Inherited disorders can also be a cause.

Reading in Dim Light- a big no for your Eyes

Dim lights may make for good aesthetics but reading in these lights is strictly a no no. On long term basis it creates unhealthy pressure on the eyes harming the vision.

Take it seriously, when your child says that he/she is getting difficulty in seeing black board in the classroom. Complaints like Watery eyes, constant Headache, Red eyes, or Blurry vision; are the first indicators of Weak eyesight.

Wear correct powered lenses

Wearing correct numbered spectacles is something very basic but yet people ignore this fact. It is important to wear correct powered glasses as it leads to a lot of pressure which further damages your eyes.

Blurred Vision is the first indicator of weak eyesight among kids

Take it seriously, when your child says that he/she is getting difficulty in seeing black board in the classroom. Complaints like Watery eyes, constant Headache, Red eyes, or Blurry vision; are the first indicators of Weak eyesight.

Simple ways to keep Eyes healthy

Remember for good eye vision and healthy eyes, eight hours sleep is a must.Many a times dark circles develop under the eyes. Further the Eye swell also. This is caused by lack of proper sleep. Not only the eyes get red but the looks of the face also gets spoilt. To avoid this thorough sleep of eight hours is a must. 

Beware even Thyroid can cause eye diseases

Many people are not aware but even Thyroid can cause eye disease. Thyroid hormone attacks the soft tissues surrounding the eyes, causing their inflammation. Symptoms of Thyroid Eye Disease are watering eye, light sensitivity, swollen eyelid for a prolonged period of time; and most importantly retraction of eye lid. You must visit an Ophthalmologist if such symptoms are observed.

Moiturise your Eyes to keep them Healthy

Moisture plays a very important role in keeping our Eyes healthy. Using a medically approved Eye Drops every night before sleep not only provides moisture to our eyes but also comforts and relaxes the eye muscles. In Home-made remedies, placing cucumber pieces on eyes can give us the same impact.

Donate Eyes to give Sight

Organ Donations have gained a lot of popularity. The easiest organ to donate is your eyes. Your eyes can give a new dimension to someone's life.
Register Yourself with an eye bank today today..!!

Eyes tell your heart's health condition

Eyes are the true indicator of the health of your heart. Eyes act as a window to tell about how our arteries are functioning. Retinal Vein Occlusion is a disease in which there is a blockage in the blood flow to or from eyes. In this, the connection between the optic nerve and brain gets blocked due to high cholesterol and a blood clot is created which leads loss of vision.Extra redness which persists without any underlying reason is also a cause of concern.

Lasik is not a barrier for operating Cataract

Its a myth among patients that a person who underwent for Lasik will face problems while operating for cataract. The techniques available today are so safe and advanced that there is no reason to worry about further treatment.

Constantly increasing specs number is a cause of concern

If in a kid, the specs number keeps on increasing constantly and does not gets stable when the said person reaches 20's, then it that case it is a cause of concern. It is imperative that the person gets checked for Diabetes,high Blood Pressure and corneal problem. Such a situation should never be taken lightly.

Pregnant ladies watchout for your Diet: It plays an important role in your unborn kids eye sight

Lack of good diet taken by pregnant lady impacts not just the general health of the baby but also impacts the eye sight of the unborn baby. Such children are generally found to have weak eyesight.

Never share your Contact Lenses

Sharing Contact Lenses can be very harmful for your eyes. Everyone of us have certain bacterias in our eyes, which are not harmful for us; but in others it can cause serious eye infection. It can even cause Corneal Ulcer.

Cataract operation can be done at anytime of the year.

It is a misconception that cataract operation needs to be done only in winters. With the latest technology available, cataract surgery can be performed successfully at anytime of the year without causing any inconvenience to the patient.

Controlling blood sugar offers no solution to Diabetic Retinopathy

It is a long standing myth that controlling blood sugar can treat Diabetic Retinopathy. Diabetes often causes haemorrhage which ultimately affects vision. Various medical examinations like Angiography, OCT and Ultrasound are suggested to detect it. Laser surgery performed under a good Eye Surgeon can cure it.

Hope for Glaucoma patients

It is not correct to believe that Glaucoma is non curable.These days with the best of medicines available along with laser surgery by a good eye surgeon, a healthy vision can be maintained for a longer period.