Lasik Facts

95% of the people who undergo Lasik have no

need for wearing spectacles. The rest 5% will have mild variation from their zero targeted correction because of varying healing patterns. But even such patients do experience significant reduction in their dependency on spectacles. These patients can go for laser enhancement to further correct their vision 3 to 6 months after undergoing Lasik.

Before undergoing Lasik surgery,what precautions should be taken

People are increasingly becoming conscious of their appearance and in that they find spectacles as an irritant.Spectacles were removed by lenses but lenses have their own issues as they require a good care and several precautions.Replacing this lasik or laser surgery.It is indeed effective and safe but not every one in any age can undertake it.The surgeon has to evaluate whether the lasik will be useful or advisable for a particular patients or not.There are certain dont's like patient should have a stable eye sight for a period of one year before surgery.Secondly patient should be in the age group of 18-50 .In young patients eye sight is not stable and so is in the patients above 50.
So one should not blindly go for Lasik surgery.

Uveitis:Know more about this serious eye problem

Our eyes can have multiple complications, some minor one's and some which require regular treatment and monitoring.People generally know about eye diseases,but there is a disease by the name of Uveitis,which is a serious one(can cause even vision loss) but very few in the general public have heard of it.As a matter of fact ,our promoter Dr Rajeev Jain is a Uveitis specialist.
It is a condition in which there is an inflammation in the middle layer of the eye that consists of the blue layer of the eye(Iris), part of the eye which releases transparent liquid(cilary) and vascular layer of the eye( choroid).Its symptoms includes eye pain,redness in the eye,light sensitivity,sudden fall in vision.It generally happens between the age group of 20-50.It's causes include viral, bacterial/fungal infection ,injury to the eye or immunological factors.
Preliminary treatment involves eye drops,steroids(which can have side affects),second stage involves tablets and injections and finally the implants.
The best way to prevent this is to see an eye specialist on the first sign of infection in the eyes.
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Watch out for inflammation in the eyes

Eye lids may appear as insignificant part of the whole eye structure but play a very valuable role in protecting eyes as these act as first line of defense against dust or any other particle which may cause injury.While this is true,they are also sometimes a cause of inflammation in the eyes.These eye lids are made up of hair which are joined by small hair follicles towards the edge of the lids.These follicles have oil in their glands which at times (because of some known and unknown reasons) become inflamed which is turn leads to inflammation in the eyes.Symptoms of this inflammation include feeling of itchiness in the eyelids,swollen eyelids,feeling of burning sensation in the eyes, red or watery eyes,sensitivity to light.
All this may mark a beginning of serious eye infection.and one should see an eye specialist immediately.
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Wear lens,never do this

Never Never continue to wear lenses if your eyes are uncomfortable or unusually red.
Never rinse your lenses with tap water.
Never place a lens in your mouth for cleaning or wetting.
Never sleep with the lenses on, unless advised by your contact lens doctor.
Do not interchange your lenses. The best way to avoid this is to ALWAYS deal with the RIGHT lens first (Weather for inserting or removing) and ensure that it is on your eye, or in the case, before touching the left lens.
Avoid rubbing your eyes vigorously while wearing and after removing the lenses.
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While using lenses always follow these precautions-

Wash your hands with mild soap and wipe with lint free tissues before handling the lenses or touching your eyes.
Avoid using creams, deodorants or perfumes before inserting your lenses.When handling lenses, work over a clean flat surface.
If you drop the lens, touch and pick it with a wet forefinger using a solution. Clean and rinse with the contact lens solution before inserting.
Clean, rinse and store the lens with the recommended contact lens solution after every use.
Always keep a pair of spectacles handy.
Remove lenses while swimming.
Consult eye specialist if you have an unexplained , persistent pain, discomfort, change in vision, excessive tearing, light sensitivity or unusual eye secretions.

Tips on how to put eye drops

Clean your hands before putting eye drops
Lie down and look towards the ceiling
If you are putting drops on your own,then gently push down the lower part of eye down and then press the dropper to let drop get into the eye.Be sure tip of the dropper does not touch the eye.
If two different eye drops are prescribed, keep a gap of 5 minutes between the two.
In case both an ointment and eye drops are to be used ,it is better if the drops are used before, as the ointment may affect the absorption of eye drops
After putting the drops,keep the eyes closed for better absorption of the drops
Once done ,wash your hands to remove the medicine that may have fallen on your hands

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Eye allergies:How to prevent and treat

Suffering from red itchy,watery eyes,these may well be common eye allergies.Even if these are eye allergies,don't take them lightly as these may turn into conjunctivitis or some serious eye complication.The cause of eye allergies can be pollen , dust in the air.In some cases pet dandruff has also been found to be a cause.Sometimes reactions to eye drops or eye make up also causes these eye allergies.Easiest way to prevent this is to understand your body type and limit your exposure to something which affects you.If you are driving in dusty,pollution filled zone,drive with windows closed.If you wear contact lenses,remove them as these attract allergens.For relief, wash your eyes repeatedly with cold water.If it persists,see an eye doctor.
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Simple and easy to follow tips for good eye care

Have proper sleep of eight hours a day
Eat green vegetables,fruits and nuts
Abstain from alcohol and smoking
Keep oneself hydrated at all times and wash eyes with cold water atleast two times in a day
In case you use eye make up,use only eye friendly cosmetics
Do physical exercises
While stepping out in sun,wear eye protection glasses.
In case you use eye lenses,don't share them with any one and keep them clean
If you follow these simple tips in totality,it is sure that you will be blessed not just with good vision but also good health.
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Affects of Diabetes on eyes

Given our stress filled lifestyle,Diabetes is already becoming a norm.Where it has affect on liver and heart,it affects eyes too.Rather eyes are much more affected. Retionpathy is the commonest eye problem associated with Diabetes.This affects small veins in retina and the blood supply to the eyes get affected.There symptoms include black spots blocking your vision,blurred vision,sometimes able to see properly and sometimes not,drastic changes in the reading ability.The best way to prevent retinopathy is to keep diabetes in check.Remember vision once lost can not be restored back.Its treatment includes laser treatment but this too works only when some vision is left.Best is you feel any changes in the sight and you are a diabetic,meet the Doctor immediately.
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Benefits of regular eye examination

Preventive health check up is a concept which is gaining ground.But even in this ,there is seldom any focus on regular eye examination.There is a long standing belief that one should go to an eye Doctor only when one has some pain or has problems of vision.Nothing can be as wrong as this.Regular eye examination is a must for healthy vision.In fact regular eye examination can help in detecting the smallest change in vision which might be because of some underlying health problem.That timely detection can help in restoring healthy vision and good health in a long way.
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Obeserve precautions while using contact lenses

Contact lenses are like any other personal belonging and not to be shared at any cost.If you do,please stop,it is hazardous as well as unhygienic. Also contact lenses should fit properly,otherwise there is a risk of Corneal damage.
Sharing certain do's and dont's on usage of contact lenses
Don't use contact lenses with unwashed hands.Wash hands with soap and water,dry your hands completely and only then wear them.
Don't sleep with contact lenses on
Take contact lenses off during shower and swimming
Store contact lenses in dry and clean container and wrap them in soft cotton cloth
Change contact lenses every three months
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Use of Intraocular injections in treatment of eye diseases

For retinal infections first line of treatment is antibiotic eye drops,pills but there are many retinal diseases for which injection into the eyes become a must.This is most true for diseases like wet macular degeneration or serious infection which happens post cataract surgery.It should only be given by a retina specialist.Before the procedure is performed,medication drops are put to numb the eyes and to make the procedure least dis comfortable.To minimise the risk of infection ,eyes are cleaned with special iodine solution.Then a tiny needle is inserted into the white part of the eye (sclera) and the medicine is released.Few precautions are required before undergoing this procedure.First no make up to be worn on the day of procedure,second person undergoing the procedure should not himself drive back home after the procedure.All in all it is a very safe procedure with minimum risk of infection.
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Eye infections and their treament

It is a known fact that eye infections are caused by harmful virus,fungi and bacteria.Classic symptoms of these include redness,pain & itching,swelling,water in the eyes,discharge of liquid and blurred vision.If you have any one of these symptoms,go and see an eye specialist.Don't attempt to self medicate as this can be dangerous.Let the doctor find out which infection is the person suffering from and prescribe the right treatment.One thing which you can do is ,if you wear contact lenses,remove them during infection and wear spectacles till the period infection lasts.
Treatment generally includes antibiotic eye drops and ointments.A word of caution here-lot of people use drops lying with them which the doctor prescribed the last time they visited the Doc.Now this can be potentially dangerous as that prescription might be for some other underlying cause.So strictly once again,don't self medicate.
Also bacterial and viral infection can be to a large extent prevented if basic hygiene standards are observed.Washing hands regularly,not rubbing eyes,avoiding use of personal belonging like handkerchief, towel and other things of personal nature.
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Watch out for corneal injuries

Everybody must be aware that Cornea is central to our vision.How well we see depends on its health.The cornea can be damaged due to injury , infection or age related degeneration.Under all conditions, this can directly affect our vision.
Symptoms of Corneal damage includes redness and pain in the eyes,blurring vision,eyes getting too sensitive to light.Beauty is that we feel these when eyes are getting healed.However when we see these symptoms,we should not ignore them even a bit and meet a specialist on an immediate basis.Corneal injuries can be serious and can the harm the vision.
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Be careful while applying make up

Eye make up is inherent part of any girl/women's dressing.While no one denies that it enhances the look,there are certain precautions which need to be taken while applying cosmetics as there is a risk of injury to cornea.Besides ,some times there is bacteria lurking around in the cosmetic containers,which passes on to the eyes.This leads to itchiness and water flow from the eyes and in a situation like this contact an eye specialist immediately.

Always before applying eye make up,follow the undermentioned precautions
Never use cosmetics which are more than six month old.
Check the edges of the container are clean and loosely fixed.
Store where ever stated the make up product in the refrigerator.
Don't share make up products since they are personal in nature
Be careful not to apply make up in the inner lashes of the eye brows.

If basic hygiene is followed one can prevent eye infections while applying make up.So look good but remember to follow some precautions.