Eye exercise important for healthy eyes

 Just like our body needs regular work out to stay healthy and fit. So does our eyes. Out of the entire day, only five minutes are needed for doing eye exercises. Doing so regularly can keep your eyes healthy.
So, take that little time off from your busy schedule and exercise to have healthy eyes in long run.
 

Nutrition for healthy eyes

We all know that a healthy diet is crucial for a healthy body. A good diet goes a long way in keeping our vision and eyes healthy as well. Have food rich in Vitamin A such as carrots, green leafy vegetables, fish etc. Such a diet helps even in preventing sight problems associated with aging.

Clean eye discharge post surgery carefully

Lot of patients have questions regarding how to remove the discharge that accumulate around the eyes after an eye surgery. The easiest home made way is to take a bowl of lukewarm water, dip a cotton in it and touch the portion where the discharge has accumulated. Washing directly with water should be avoided unless and until advised by a doctor.

Night blindness is not complete lack of vision at night!!

When we hear the term night blindness, it is a common mistake to assume that it is a complete lack of vision at night. But that's not so. In reality, it is a problem of reduced vision in dim light condition. But, it can be a serious risk and timely diagnosis and treatment is highly essential.

Night blindness diagnosis essential for people who drive at night

Night blindness is a condition in which a person's vision during night is reduced and the person faces experiences difficulty in seeing around at night. The situation can be extremely hazardous if the sufferer drives at night. Lot of drivers suffer from night blindness but because of lack of awareness, they remain undiagnosed. It is dangerous for them and can be equally risky for other road users.

In case you have symptoms such as poor vision in dim light, dry eyes and blurred vision, get yourself examined by the doctor immediately.

A healthy lifestyle can help in maintaining vision in old age

It is normal to expect weak eyesight when one grows old. But there is always a cure available. Even at old age people can maintain healthy eyesight by following a good and healthy lifestyle.

Annual Eye Examination is a must post 50's

Aging brings with it host of eye problems. When a person reaches the age of 50, it is recommended to go for an annual eye check up especially if you are a diabetes or high blood pressure patient. Regular check ups can help in detecting eye diseases at an early stage.

Floaters may be indicative of an approaching retinal problem

A number of people see floaters in their vision, especially while outdoors in bright light. These floaters are usually seen as tiny black or gray dots or threadlike strands.

 Generally they do not harm vision as such but the moment they are accompanied by sudden flashes of light or slight loss of vision, immediate treatment is mandatory as that might be sign of an approaching retinal problem.

Eye Floaters

We often see tiny spots in our vision on sudden exposure to bright lights. These spots are called floaters. Though they are normal, but if their size or number keeps on increasing with time, it may be a signal of some severe eye problem. Therefore never delay in visiting an eye specialist in case of unusual number of floaters.

Your fluctuating Blood Pressure can be harmful for your eyes

High BP affects not just our heart but our eyes equally. In severe winters, Blood Pressure generally goes up. So, it is important that the regular medicine prescribed by the doctor should be taken without fail.

 Remember, a stitch in time saves nine!

Things to keep in mind before going for LASIK treatment

Lasik is an option for those looking to avoid specs on a permanent basis. But there are certain precautions to be kept in mind before deciding to get it done.

-The person should not be under 18 years of age
-Person's eyesight should be stable
-Other vital parameters of the person should be fine.

To prevent Glaucoma from damaging your eyes, keep getting your eyes regularly examined

Glaucoma is usually a painless loss of vision and happens in a very gradual manner,catching the victim unaware. If you realize slight loss of vision and it is becoming a regular affair then don't wait a second, get eyes examined by a specialist on an immediate basis. 

 

Always remember that adequate care and timely checkup is the golden rule for having healthy eyes!

Lasik eye surgery

In an era where there is increasing premium on looking good, youngsters wish to get the spectacles removed as early as possible.Yes this can be done easily with Lasik surgery but suitability needs to be checked before undertaking this procedure.Keep in mind that this is advisable only for those who have spectacle power in the range of -1.0 to -10.0.

New technique for cataract surgery

 The technique’s for Cataract removal keep evolving and each new technique helps in improving the outcome of the surgery.One of the latest technique for cataract removal in vogue these days is Femto-Second Laser assisted Blade-less Cataract Surgery. This surgery has higher level of precision, leading to more safety leading to lower recovery period for the patient.

Eye Care in Winters

Winter brings with it a number of health problems for people with joint pain and heart problems. But did you know that our eyes also need some extra care and attention in winter? The chilly weather brings with it a lot of eye problems like dryness, haziness or burning sensation in the eyes.

Our eyes have a film known as tear film which acts as a layer helping in retaining of moisture in the eyes and keeping them wet. When cold wind blows this layer loses its wetness, consequently leading to dryness and red eyes. The best way to overcome this condition is to drink plenty of fluids.

Protect your eyes: In summers, we remember to wear sunglasses to protect eyes from direct sunrays. Similarly we should wear glasses in winters, too. In areas where it snows, it is mandatory to wear sunglasses as the glare from the ice can be very dangerous for the eyes. Besides it can act as a shield and protect the eyes from strong chilly winds.

Moisten your eyes: Use artificial tears or humidifiers to fight dryness.

For contact lens users: Winter often poses a problem for lens wearers. The reason is dryness in the eyes. When we wear lenses, our eyes gets dry, resulting in a prickling sensation in the eyes. Also, wearing lens for long hours causes pain in the eyes. So, it is advisable not to wear them for a long duration in this weather. Further it is advisable to keep the lens soft by soaking it in the solution for an appropriate amount of time. This brings relief to the eyes while wearing them in extremely cold weather. Spectacles are a better option in this weather.

Room heater timings: Avoid using room heaters for longer hours as the hot air from heater combined with the cold air outside makes our eyes dry.

Diet: Special attention should be given to your food habits in winters. It is also important to eat food in accordance to the weather. This not only helps in keeping your body fit but your eyes healthy, too.

If in case, despite all these measures, some sort of redness and puffiness develops in the eyes, make sure to visit an eye specialist immediately. Persistence of a problem for a longer duration might be a symptom of an approaching eye disease. So, a timely cure is the best solution.

Be it our eyes or any other body part, with right care we can protect them from all the health problems. Proper care and a healthy diet is the right attitude towards enjoying any weather.

Regular diagnosis is a must for healthy eyes!!

It is frequently advised that regular eye checkup is essential for good eye health. Regular eye examinations (once in six months) can help in detecting diseases like cataract and glaucoma and keep them at bay. So must note that eye diagnosis is not important just for people who already have certain eye problems. In fact people who have healthy eyes must also go for checkups in order to keep their eyes healthy. 

High pollution is very harmful for eyes

In winters, the pollution level generally goes up which affects all of us badly. Since eyes are the most visible part of body, they bear a lot of brunt. The simplest way to overcome it is that never ever rub your eyes in case of any irritation and always clean the eyes thoroughly with running water at least twice a day.

While driving two wheelers, make sure to wear glasses!!

People driving a two wheeler are at a great risk of small dust particle entering their eyes and damaging them. Straight away their eyes gets watery which makes driving difficult. It not just harm the eyes but their is a very high chances of accident in such situation. 

 Best way to prevent this is to wear specially designed driving glasses.

Ways to prevent weak eyesight in kids

Seeing young kids with specs is such a common sight these days. It is a very unhealthy trend and we must find a way out to prevent it. Here is an article of mine on same subject which was carried in Statesman.

Regular check up is a must for healthy eyes!

 It is a tendency in a lot of people that once they start wearing spectacles, they believe that they don't need to get their eyes checked again. But reality is that we need to get eyes checked every 6 months. Regular examination can easily rectify any changes. Other wise if delayed and your glasses are not of correct power, your eyesight can be seriously affected.

Simple ways of keeping eyes free from infections

Eye infection is a common problem that affect a number of problem and that too is quite reoccuring. But a few easy ways of keeping eyes free from infection. First, as far as possible avoid touching them with hands. Our hands carry a number of germs that can infect eyes if get in contact with them. In case it is must, the hands should be absolutely clean. 

Second most important thing is to sprinkle running tap water on eyes at least twice a day. This regular habit can help a lot by keeping eyes fresh and fine.

Simple precautions in young age can help in preventing cataract for long!!

Cataract formation is a common problem, especially among aged people, but some simple precautions that if you take in young age can help in preventing cataract for a long time like:
- Shading eyes from extreme weather conditions
-Saying a strict no to smoking
-Eating a healthy and balanced diet
-Going for regular checkup of eyes by a specialist

Proper care before hand can prevent all sorts of problems.

Injury to cornea can cause cataract even in young age!!

 Any injury to cornea can cause cataract even in young people. This is completely treatable and should not trigger any panic. Often those who have suffered from an eye injury in adolescent age are found to be suffering from cataract in young age. This is perfectly curable and should not be a cause of alarm. Only thing is just get yourself checked by an eye specialist.

Take care of your eyes and lens in winters

Winter season is marked with dry days and cool breezes. Such weather is linked with dry skin. But its not just our skin that gets dry in winters, our eyes too are dried out. And  for contact lens wearers, the season can be a little more problematic and cause dryness. The best tip for lens wearers is to stay hydrated, reduce duration of lens use and keep lenses in solution for adequate amount of time.

Drink water for healthy eyes!!

 

We all know how important it is to stay hydrated and provide our body adequate amount of water on daily basis. But, just like other parts of our body, our eyes also need water content to remain healthy. What we do during winters is that we reduce intake of water. This leads to dryness and lack of moisture in eyes and causes eye irritation and other problems. So, even if it is very cold, we should continue drinking water as our body requires minimum ten glasses of water in a day to remain healthy.