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…
Color blindness is often confused by many as a condition wherein a patient is unable to see colors at all. Now that’s not the truth. Don’t go by the name. Color blindness is not literally what it sounds like. Almost all people who are ‘color-blind’ can see colors but have a hard time differentiating between certain colors. Also, not all…
It’s that time of the year again. The time for sweets, and celebrations, and for loved ones to come together to celebrate this wonderful life. We call it the festival of lights. And rightly so, with all the beautifully lit lamps and firecrackers bursting about. It’s a festival of light and joy but did you know that nearly half of…
Do you see black or gray specks, or strings floating interrupting your line of vision? It could be floaters in the eyes. Eye floaters are spots, weblike lines, or rings that drift through your field of vision as you move your eyes. Though it may look like an issue with the object in front of your eyes, the issue is…