In any industry, change is inevitable. In fact, it is the only constant. This goes for vision science and eye care as well. Ophthalmologists will see shifts in the way they practice, provide care to patients, and do business. And they will have to adapt to the medical, scientific and economic changes that arrive. The need for ophthalmologists and optometrists…
The way your eyes bend (refract) light affects the way you see the world. If you’re someone who wears spectacles or contact lenses because far off or closeby objects appear blurry, your eyes have experienced a refractive error. When your eye can’t focus well and a sharp image is not received from its retina, it leads to a refractive error…
You might recall your elders telling you to eat certain foods that are good for your eyes. Eating well is fundamental to good health and well-being. The benefits of good nutrition for your body go way beyond weight. Good nutrition can also help to minimize potential vision issues. A healthy lifestyle and a balanced diet can greatly benefit your eye…
Most people are aware of nearsightedness or myopia — when you can see nearby objects clearly, but far away objects are blurry. Many are also aware of farsightedness or hyperopia — which is the opposite of myopia. But did you know that there is a third condition that results in general blurry vision? This condition of the eye is called…
When someone does not do his job well, he is often called a ‘lazy person’. Similarly, when the vision in one eye reduces for some children or even adults, it means the eye can’t perform its function well. And this eye is known as the ‘lazy eye’. What Is a Lazy Eye? A ‘lazy eye’ is when the vision in…
Over a quarter of the world’s population — which amounts to around 2.2 billion people — suffers from vision impairment. So it should come as no surprise that researchers and scientists have been developing innovative ways to restore eyesight. Ocular prosthesis or prosthetic eyes are one such innovation. What Is Ocular Prosthesis? Ocular prosthesis is the process of giving someone…
The retina is a thin layer of tissue lining the back of the eye. Its function is to receive light that the lens of the eye has focused on, convert it into neural signals, and send them to the brain for visual recognition. The several layers of the retina have interconnected neurons for the same. When the retina pulls away…
Farsightedness is a vision condition that affects both children and adults and is commonly known as hyperopia. If you’re wondering — what is hyperopia — it is when distant and near objects appear blurry to you. The degree of your farsightedness affects your focusing ability — so your eyes may focus on faraway objects better than those nearby. Symptoms of…
If you’ve ever heard about and wondered what myopia means or what is myopia — it is nearsightedness, otherwise known as or short-sightedness. It is a common problem with the eyes, when you can see nearby objects clearly, but far away objects appear blurry. This is when you are nearsighted or myopic. Symptoms of Myopia If you have nearsightedness, you…