You may have heard the word hypertension a lot. It is also referred to as high blood pressure, which occurs when your blood pressure increases to unhealthy levels. Over the long term, the condition could lead to certain health issues, including heart diseases. When the force of blood against the artery walls of the heart is too high, the arteries…
If you recall being outdoors in the middle of the day and the sky fading to dark in a matter of a few minutes, you may have experienced an eclipse. A solar eclipse, to be precise. Eclipses are when the Earth, Moon and Sun are aligned in a straight line — and in 2021, this will happen 4 times —…
Have you observed some older people having ‘droopy eyelids’ or loose and redundant skin on their eyelids? If yes, know that they could be suffering from dermatochalasis. Dermatochalasis is a term used to describe the presence of loose and redundant eyelid skin — commonly seen in middle-aged and elderly people. It is a sign of periocular ageing, and is sometimes…
There was a time when ‘fungus’ was mostly associated with rotten fruits or bread. But it’s not the same anymore. With time, fungi have evolved. As India continues to face an escalating health crisis with the COVID-19 pandemic, several people recovering from the disease have been affected by the black fungus disease — also called black fungal infection in India.…
Your eye is a remarkable organ. Yet, the eyeball is a delicate structure protected by the eyelid in the front and the bony cup (socket) in the back. Behind the eyeball are the nerves, arteries, and muscles that move the eyeball, provide nutrition to the eye and help you see the world. Oculoplasty deals with all these structures that surround…
Have you ever felt like someone was lighting a small but fierce fire in your eyes? Then you have experienced burning eyes! If you noticed an unusual feeling, you need to have your eyes checked straight away. And that includes a burning sensation in the eyes or eye irritation. Burning eyes can be both uncomfortable and concerning. In some cases,…
When we think of eye problems, we often picture adults or children having them. But we need to consider that even babies can have vision and eye problems. Eye-related issues can develop in early childhood. If you are a parent, are going to have a baby, or have a baby in your family — it helps to be aware of…
Makeup consists of beauty products that are meant to accentuate or alter people’s appearances, and make them feel more confident. Eye makeup can enhance your eyes and make them sparkle, but sometimes, it can be harmful to your eye health — especially if used incorrectly. This makes one wonder — is it bad to wear eye makeup every day? Let’s…
Have you ever heard of the term blepharochalasis? Blepharochalasis or blepharochalasis syndrome is a condition of episodic inflammation of the eyelids. The word originates from the Greek blepharon (eyelid) and chalasis (a relaxing). It consists of recurring bouts of upper eyelid oedema and may result in thinning or fine wrinkling of the involved skin. ‘Oedema’ or ‘edema’ is the medical…