Eyes allow us to see, learn, communicate, and express ourselves. Eye care is therefore crucial to our well-being. Diet and lifestyle have a significant impact on the health of our eyes. As a result, it is imperative that one be aware of the possibility that their choices can have on...
10 MOST COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON EYE FLOATERS
1 What are eye floaters and what do they look like? Eye floater is described in ophthalmology by the term muscae volitantes, which is Latin for “flying flies”. Like flies, floaters can be seen flying in front of our eyes as dark specks, worms, blobs, or cobwebs. Floaters are...
UNDER-EYE DARK CIRCLES: KNOW WHY YOU HAVE THEM BEFORE HOW YOU CAN TREAT THEM
Individuals who suffer from under-eye dark circles may find them quite bothersome. It is more of a cosmetic concern than a medical problem. A variety of treatments can alleviate this issue, including eye creams and cosmetics, but laser or surgery provide a more long-lasting and effective solution. Under-eye dark circle...
CAN IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY CHANGE THE FACE OF HEALTHCARE?
RISE OF TECHNOLOGY As a literal definition, technology is knowledge put to practical use. Technology by humans dates back millions of years to the Stone Age when our ancestors used stones to cut, hunt, and make fire. As technology progressed from the stone age to the present, it gradually became...
OPHTHALMOLOGY NEEDS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: HERE’S WHY
Let’s examine why artificial intelligence in healthcare is necessary. The WHO recommendation for a minimum doctor-patient ratio is 1:1000. In India the average is 0.75:1 with density of doctors in urban areas 1.71 per 1000 population, whereas that in rural areas 0.45 per 1000 population. Healthcare in India is lacking,...
COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME AND WHY IT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED
Are you a software engineer, programmer, social media influencer, Netflix binge-watcher, or a video game player? Does your work or hobby require a lot of computer or screen time? If that is the case, then you need to look out for CVS or computer vision syndrome. What is CVS? CVS...
DRY EYE DISEASE
It is a multifactorial disease affecting the production or normal functioning of tears. Tears are important to moisten, protect and cleanse our eyes, therefore their dysfunction can make eyes susceptible to infections. There are mainly two types of dry eye disease, 1. Evaporative due to poor quality of tear film...
REFRACTIVE SURGERY: FREEDOM FROM GLASSES
What is refractive surgery? Refractive surgery is an eye surgery that reduces dependency on visual aids such as spectacles and contact lenses. It is usually considered cosmetic surgery and is opted for better aesthetics by many. Who are suitable candidates for laser refractive surgery? Refractive surgery is not medically indicated...
Refractive Error: Types, Symptoms, and Management
“We are only as blind as we want to be.” This quote by Maya Angelou holds true on so many levels. Philosophically, this blindness can arise from ignorance, ego, denial, etc. and some introspection is required to treat it, whereas practically, a person whose eyes cannot focus the outside images...
know facts about colour deficiency
We live in a beautiful world, teeming with energy and colours. Many of us admire the different hues seen in nature, and we pick a few of our favourites based on what it means to us. But have you ever wondered how we are able to perceive all these colours? ...