You don’t always see an eye problem coming. No pun, intended. Especially when the symptoms are unclear or general like redness of the eyes. And that makes it necessary to learn more about it. Eye redness occurs when the blood vessels in your eye become swollen or irritated. Redness, or bloodshot eyes, can point to several health problems anywhere from…
If you’re expecting, first of all, congratulations! With pregnancy, it’s normal to have morning sickness, lower back pain, and other temporary pregnancy-related issues. However, you might be surprised when changes occur to your eyesight during pregnancy. The changes in eyesight during pregnancy are caused due to hormonal and physical changes that your body goes through during this period. It may…
There are countless articles and blogs that discuss the effects of the coronavirus on the eyes, but what is frequently overlooked is how the virus has still managed to damage the eyes of those who have never been infected. When you were forced into isolation due to the pandemic, your screen time increased which resulted in strained eye muscles and…
It’s a common notion that as we age, our eyesight will begin to weaken. However, with the advent of smartphones, it’s safe to say that people are falling prey to poor vision irrespective of what their age is. Hence, it doesn’t make sense to address your eye problems later. Somewhere down the line, you will have to visit an eye…
With so many vision correction options out there, it definitely is a difficult task to determine the best fit for your eyes. While LASIK is a popular and the most trusted vision corrective procedure, it may or may not be the best thing for your eyes. One of the options that has gained a lot of following over the years…
Modern medicine is truly a marvel, isn’t it? From medical thermometers to pacemakers that literally keep a heart beating, to the fancy brain scanners, we’ve come a long, long way. Today, we have spectacles and contact lenses to deal with myopia or hypermetropia (farsightedness). These are temporary, corrective options for an existing problem. But what if you want a permanent…
When it’s blazing hot out there, your sunglasses are ready to protect your eyes from the furiously hot sun. However, it is not just during the summertime that you need to be vigilant about taking care of your eyes. When the temperature drops down, you do everything that helps you keep your body warm. However, do you take any necessary…
You may have been wearing your glasses for many reasons all these years一 fashion or because you can’t see well without them. Regardless, you might’ve managed to do so with ease. But then, masks happened! While wearing a mask can be uncomfortable and frustrating, wearing glasses adds the challenge of keeping the fog off your spectacles as you go about…
What Is Presbyopia? Have you noticed, you’re holding a book farther away from your face and are squinting to read the text? If you are over 40 and are holding reading materials farther away in order to see them clearly, then chances are you are probably suffering from Presbyopia. The term “Presbyopia” is derived from a Greek word that means…