As of 2022, a total of 132 cities in India have reported air pollution levels deemed below national standards. With coal-powered power plants, and harmful emissions from factories, vehicles, and other sources, we are constantly surrounded by several pollutants that cause irritation in the eyes, skin and lungs. Polluted air is hard to evade when compared to other forms of…
Glaucoma is a blanket term for a group of eye ailments that affect the optic nerve, often leading to vision loss. This happens because of a fluid build-up in the front part of the eye, exerting pressure on the eye and causing the nerve to deteriorate over time. While it is more prevalent among people over 50, it can still…
A lot of people these days are switching to contact lenses to avoid wearing glasses. They have started to become highly inconvenient and now with the mask mandate, the hassle of foggy glasses has increased. If you’re new to contact lenses and are having difficulties putting them on, or you’re someone who’s still wondering if it is good to wear…
The severity of most injuries can be greatly reduced by the quick administration of first-aid. But most times, paramedics and other professionals aren’t able to get to the scene fast enough. Hence, it is important that each one of us know some basic first-aid protocols to follow in times of medical emergencies. The eye is a delicate organ and can…
It’s common for people to worry before getting a major surgery. Thoughts like “is the surgery worth it?” “Are there no alternatives?”, “ Can I get it treated through home remedies?” often cause us to worry and strThere are a variety of reasons why eye drops are used. They could be either for dry eyes, red eyes, glaucoma, or healing…
It’s common for people to worry before getting a major surgery. Thoughts like “is the surgery worth it?” “Are there no alternatives?”, “ Can I get it treated through home remedies?” often cause us to worry and stress out. When it comes to cataract surgery, the same can be true. Choosing whether or not to have surgery can be a…
Cataract is a progressive disorder that obstructs your vision slowly over time. It starts by changing the way you see colour 一 you’ll notice yellowing or darkening of colours around you. Your vision will also start to get hazy, blurry and you’ll start to have spots of lost vision. The symptoms can get worse as it progresses and this can…
Eyes are very important, delicate, precious organs that help us get through the day. When you notice something concerning happening with your eyes, it’s obvious to look for the best ophthalmologist near you. But then you find yourself asking ‘where do I start looking for one?’, ‘How do I check if the eye doctor is qualified or not?’, ‘who is…
You’ve probably heard the terms squint eye, cross-eye, and lazy eye but aren’t sure what they mean or when to use them. This is because they are often used interchangeably, but incorrectly. So the confusion between the terms is understandable. We’ll go over the causes, symptoms, and treatments of these two conditions in this blog to help you make a…