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…

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…

For your eyes to stay healthy and feel comfortable, they need to have an adequate amount of tears. Contrary to popular belief, tears aren’t formed only when you cry. Tears are a permanent part of your eyes. They are always present in your eyes, nourishing and lubricating them.  But when your eyes aren’t able to produce enough tears, it leads…

Eye problems in children can negatively impact their performance in school and their ability to learn. Various eye problems can affect children, and so, early treatment can save your child from a lifelong struggle with eye issues. Prevention is always better than cure. Continue reading to know more about common eye problems in children and how to prevent them.  What…

If you are reading this, the chances are high that you have a job that involves spending time looking at a computer or phone screen. As the world gets increasingly digitised, more and more of us spend our work days staring at screens. And even if our job does not involve computers, we look at screens for entertainment. With the…

In late March 2020, just as the COVID-19 lockdowns were put in place, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), in collaboration with NITI Aayog and Board of Governors (BoG) Medical Council of India (MCI) issued Telemedicine Practice Guidelines with the intention of enabling registered medical practitioners to provide healthcare using telemedicine. This timely move gave hundreds of thousands…