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.