In tune with the theme this year which is Breaking Barriers and bridging gaps , Let’s focus on some myths that exist in people’s minds about diabetic eye disease and be better informed to take care of our precious vision Myth 1 – my optician said I have 100 percent vision so I assume my […]
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If you notice the following about your child’s eyes, do not ignore these signs .. 1. Red eyes Could mean an eye allergy or an infection . *The treatment for both is different .Consult your doctor , Do not self medicate * 2. Excessive blinking or rubbing of eyes This might be simply because the
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The recent shift in lifestyle is that we are locked indoors. This has posed new challenges. One of them is the forcible overuse of computers, laptops, mobiles and other light emitting sources. These are however compulsory tools to continue our businesses , social interaction , education or recreation. Sadly we are overusing our eyes which
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Ocular itching is a common symptom seen in all age groups . Three most common causes for eye itching are: 1. Eye allergy – The eye is a delicate organ covered by thin mucous membrane exposed to environmental dust and pollution which can trigger allergy . Eye makeup or any other facial creams or hair
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Short sight also called as Myopia , is an eye condition , where one can see well at short distance, eg : books or mobile. Myopics are unable to see objects that are far, like a projector or person at a distance. Should a parent panic if child is myopic ? Myopia is not a
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The digital world is helping us cope with COVID . However at the expense of overuse of our eyes . Dry eyes have been one of the commonly encountered ocular surface disorders and the numbers have only increased nowadays . Causes of dry eyes : 1.Disturbed tear film – our tears have three components –
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A healthy mind is the precursor for a healthy body Did you know that mind and body are intricately connected at various levels? These include, physical, biological, emotional, psychological, physiological, social and spiritual levels. This may sound mind boggling, but yes, it is true! Our body is the gross aspect that we can see and
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Our hands are the most used part of our body and many a times also the most abused. The current scenario of the pandemic is making it even more difficult . The increased frequency of hand washing, repeated use of sanitizers and prolonged duration of working with soap and water for most of us has
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Modern cataract surgery – Bursting Myths In my last 18 years of practice as a general ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon . I have seen massive advances in surgical technique , technology , intra ocular lens options and technology . However some notions rather myths about cataract have remained stuck among general public . This write
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Short sight is a condition where a person can see things which are at short distance butcannot see things which are at a far distance . It is the most common refractive error in the eye. In medical terms we call this as “Myopia”. What is actually happening in myopia ? The rays of light
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