There are many superstitions surrounding eyelid twitching. What are the facts and when should you see an eye doctor? Let’s dig deeper into the subject. SUPERSTITION SURROUNDING EYELID TWITCHING: Eyelid twitching is viewed differently in different countries. Some countries believe that right eyelid twitching brings good luck, while others believe...
2 minute read on monkeypox and its ocular implications
1. what is A monkeypox VIRUS? Monkeypox virus was first discovered in 1958 in a research facility in Denmark when macaques (crab-eating monkeys) fell ill and showed some lesions on their skin. A double-stranded DNA virus, this virus comes from the same family as smallpox, which was eradicated in 1980....
TOP 12 FAQ ON LAZY EYE AKA AMBLYOPIA
Johnny Depp has been in news a lot lately but what is pertinent to this topic is that the lazy eye has not even spared our favorite Jack Sparrow. However, it didn’t stop him from fulfilling his dreams. He is today one of the most celebrated actors in cinema. Q1....
MIGRAINE AND VISUAL AURA
WHAT IS A MIGRAINE? Migraine is a chronic neurologic disease characterized by 4 different stages: Stage 1: Prodromal stage Stage 2: Aura Stage 3: Headache Stage 4: Postdrome Migraine is more than just a headache. Various other associated symptoms make this disorder a complex problem. EPIDEMIOLOGY About 12% of the...
PTERYGIUM OR SURFER’S EYE: SYMPTOMS, MANAGMENT AND MORE
WHAT IS PTERYGIUM? Pterygium is a raised, pinkish, wing-shaped fleshy growth on the conjunctiva of the eye extending towards the cornea. Ninety percent of the cases occur on the nasal side. Essentially, it consists of three identifiable parts: an apex (head), a neck, and a body. With the head extending...
WHAT IS SLEEP APNEA AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT THE EYES
WHAT IS OSA OR OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA? Obstructive sleep apnea is defined as airflow obstruction (>90% collapse of the airway in the throat) for >10 seconds in the presence of breathing effort. In other words, a person who is sleeping stops breathing for a moment. Sleep apnea patients may stop...
ATROPINE EYE DROPS TO PREVENT MYOPIA PROGRESSION
Studies have demonstrated that atropine eye drops can be used safely and effectively to control myopia. Let’s first examine what myopia progression is and why controlling it is important. WHAT CAUSES REFRACTIVE ERROR The main factor influencing refractive error is genetics. Research has shown that environmental factors like increased...
EYE TEST AND VISUAL STANDARDS FOR JOINING INDIAN ARMED FORCES
Indian armed forces inspect applicants’ medical records before recruiting them. One of the most important tests to pass is the eye examination. An eye test usually involves visual acuity, color vision, and a slit lamp examination. Special circumstances may require applicants to undergo other tests, such as a night vision...
5 BEST EYE PRODUCTS FOR UNDER EYE DARK CIRCLES
People with dark circles may have different reasons for having them, and therefore the treatment varies. This article primarily focuses on under-eye products (serums/creams) for dark-circles caused by pigmentation and vasodilation. There are other causes that you can learn about here. UNDER EYE PRODUCTS FOR DARK CIRCLES Here are five...
How to choose sunglasses: face shape, polarized lenses, and eye protection
Wearing sunglasses is not only fashionable, but it protects your eyes from harmful UV rays as well. Polarized sunglasses also help in reducing the unwanted glare and reflections from wet roads, water, snow etc. on a bright sunny day. The ultraviolet rays are a subset of sunrays that are invisible...