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? A human eye has cells...
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 hard to imagine what we...
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. When diabetes affects the retina...
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 or side vision remains fine. ...
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 boredom can help kids with...
