A glaucoma is a group of diseases causing progressive damage to the sight which finally leads to irreversible blindness. In many cases it is painless and affects the peripheral vision first, therefore people having glaucoma may not even realize that they have it until it’s too late. There is a...
Cataract: Types of Cataract Surgery, and Intraocular Lens
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which lies behind the iris and the pupil. The lens works much like the lens of a camera, focusing light onto the retina at the back of your eye. The retina converts this light into electrical impulses that are sent...
Eye Donation: Myths and Facts
Eye donation means donating the cornea or the outer transparent layer of the eye of a deceased person, to a person who has corneal blindness. Our eyes are one of the most precious sense organs in our body, which we use to perceive the world, gain memories and experiences. It’s...
DIABETIC RETINOAPTHY: STAGES, SIGNS, COMPLICATIONS AND MANAGEMENT
According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), 1 in 10 adults worldwide suffer from diabetes and NIDDK (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) has observed that about one in three diabetic patients older than 40 years have some changes in their retina related to high blood sugar. ...
Age-Related Macular Degeneration Or Amd: Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis And Latest Treatment
Age-related macular degeneration or AMD is seen most commonly among people in the older age group, over 50 years, in which there is damage to the macula or the central part of the retina where a straight-ahead image is formed. Therefore, it leads to central vision loss while the peripheral...
Screen Time: How Much Is Too Much, Harmful Effects And Precautions
It’s common for parents to feel guilty for not spending enough time with their children. To keep their children entertained and away from boredom, parents often give in to their child’s insistence to watch more television. But research suggests that boredom may be highly beneficial for children. Researchers say that...