Generally, people are aware of the repercussions long exposure to the sun has on the skin. But how aware are they of the effect of UV radiation on the eyes? Did you know that prolonged exposure to UV rays affects your eyes, making them susceptible to eye irritation, developing cataracts, and eventually loss of sight? So, to help you stay…
Nearsightedness or myopia is on the rise globally. Currently, around 23% of the world’s population is suffering from it, as reported by the International Myopia Institute. These numbers are rising even faster, particularly among school-going children. According to eye specialists, this trend will continue in the upcoming decades. Uncorrected myopia is the main cause of poor distance vision; it’s also…
Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most prevalent causes of vision loss among adults. According to the American Diabetes Association, people in the age group of 20–74 are more vulnerable to this condition. A recent study showed around 77 million individuals in India have diabetes, which is caused mostly by unhealthy food consumption, which soon leads to diabetic retinopathy. Along…
Technological advancements have made cataract surgery relatively seamless. After years of research with edge-cutting equipment, the incision size used for this procedure has been drastically reduced with microincision cataract surgery. Currently, it’s one of the most effective and secure surgical procedures for cataract removal. The incision size in a small-incision cataract surgery is about 6 mm. The incision size in…