Depression needs no introduction. According to a survey by GOQii in 2020, approximately 43% of Indians suffer, or at one point have suffered, from depression. Its troubles are well documented, and despite being classified as a mental disorder, it negatively affects a number of organs in your body. But does depression affect your eyes too? The answer is yes. According…
It can be discouraging to learn that you will need to wear glasses for the rest of your life. Aside from the headaches and fatigue that come with the adjustment phase, carrying and maintaining them can be equally burdensome. However, no matter how inconvenient the glasses may get, the improvement in your vision is well worth it. From constantly having…
Your eyes are the windows to your soul. A gateway to sense all that is around you with the two spheres in your skull. Eyesight is arguably the most important sense, and at the same time, susceptible to ailments and conditions that threaten to interfere with that sense. It is important to take proper care of your eyes. And having…
How to register for eye donation after death? Where do you register for an eye donation? How to get a donor card? Find answers to all the above questions in this blog! “A pair of donated eyes can give vision to two.” The power of sight is often taken for granted. The ability to perceive and appreciate the beauty of…
If we guessed it right, you are most likely here because you noticed brown spots in your eyes or in the eyes of someone you know. And if you’re here looking for more information on what they could mean, you’re in the right place. Eye freckles, commonly known as nevus (plural: nevi) are abnormal growths that cause brown spots in…
With the third wave of covid-19 catching up, people are starting to become more aware of all the health risks that come with the coronavirus infection. Blood clots, long-term lung issues, and, another infection that shook us all to the core during the last wave 一 Black fungus, also known as Mucormycosis. Black fungus was a deadly fungal problem that…
Have you ever experienced a particularly stressful week at work and noticed eye puffiness or bags under your eyes from lack of sleep? This condition is called periorbital oedema/ periorbital puffiness. Besides staying up late and finishing work, the causes of periorbital puffiness vary. In this blog, we’ll be going over the causes, symptoms and treatments for eye puffiness to…
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…