It’s important to take genetic factors into account when diagnosing eye diseases. There are over 350 genetic eye diseases, and knowing if yours was passed down can help doctors give you the right prognosis. As the research on genetic eye disorders continues to grow, we felt it’d be helpful to get you up to speed on some of the most…
Are you tired of straining your eyes to read restaurant menus? A good portion of our population experiences this problem, so you’re not alone. It’s inconvenient and frustrating to have blurry vision. If you’re farsighted, there’s good news: it’s treatable. You can try simple eye exercises or natural remedies to alleviate it. In this article, we’ll look at how to…
Problems with your eyesight are usually one of three conditions — nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), or astigmatism. While farsightedness and nearsightedness are more common of these three, astigmatism is known to occur alongside them. If you feel like you suffer from one of these, this article will help you gain a strong understanding of these ailments to better prepare you…
If you are somebody with spectacles, we know just how difficult it is to keep the eyeglasses clean and take care of them in order to prevent scratches. In this blog, we will help you understand everything you need to know about how to take care of your eyeglasses and prevent common issues such as scratches, breakage, etc. Let’s start…
Are you confused about whether to undergo a prosthetic eye surgery for you or a loved one? We know how confusing these things get; hence we are here to help you with all your doubts regarding the functioning of a prosthetic eye, the types of prosthetic eyes, and the cost of a prosthetic eye in India. The most basic question…
We know you heard about smartwatches and fitness bands. But have you heard about smart contact lenses? Yes, you heard this right. Smart contact lenses are being developed around the world that can do more than just enhance your vision; they will also function as medical devices that can monitor your health and deliver treatment for certain eye conditions. There…
There is an old proverb that goes “the eyes are the windows to the soul”. While there is nothing to prove how accurate this proverb is, the eyes certainly are windows into the workings of your body’s blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissues. But can an eye exam detect heart problems? There is more to the eyes and heart attacks…
At some point in your life, you would have had to fill out a health form that included a section for your vision power. Some may have had 20/40 vision, while others may have had 20/80 vision or even 20/20. In this blog, we will talk about what is perfect vision, what these readings mean and how to get 20/20…
As you approach your forties or fifties you are most likely to have some common vision problems. If not treated or detected at the right time, these vision problems can lead to partial and even complete vision loss. According to a recent study, 65% of people with visual impairment and 82% of those who are blind are mostly over the…