Crossed Eyes is also known as Strabismus. As the name suggests, in this condition, both eyes of a person look in different directions causing double vision. So, it can also be said that your eyes find it difficult to align together when looking. Poor eye muscle control is the reason for this condition. Hence, your…
Read MoreMacular Degeneration is often associated with ageing. Hence, it is also known as age-related macular degeneration. So, it affects your macula, the central part of your retina. In this condition, you’ll lose your central vision while maintaining good peripheral vision. For example, if you look at a clock, you will see its numbers but not…
Read MoreRetinopathy of Prematurity is an eye condition that affects babies who are born too early or too small. It occurs due to the detachment of the retina from the rest of the eye. The retina is a vital component of the eye helps us see by sending light signals to the brain. Hence, it may…
Read MoreHigh eye pressure happens due to various reasons. It is one of the important parameters that your eye doctor checks for during your eye checkup. This indicates any issues such as optic nerve damage or anything else that interferes with the healthy functioning of your eyes. Your eye pressure keeps changing throughout the day and…
Read MoreGlaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness around the world. It occurs as a result of the damage to your optic nerve. To say, in short, the optic nerve carries the images that fall on your eyes back to the brain as signals. Timely detection and intervention are crucial to prevent irreversible eye…
Read MoreNystagmus Treatment is a condition of the eye where it moves uncontrollably. This could be up to down, side to side or in a circular motion. It may look odd at times though it is no fault of the affected person. Nystagmus impacts your eye’s depth perception, vision, balance and coordination. The up-down movement is…
Read MoreLaser treatment is available for many types of eye conditions today. This has given hope to many patients and enhanced the living quality of many patients who have already undergone laser treatment. In the field of eye medicine, laser treatment has a wide range of applications. Some of the common eye conditions which come under…
Read MoreAlcohol does affect your vision by slowly impairing your brain functioning. It decreases your ability to drive as well. This is due to its effect on the absorption of Vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is essential for good eyesight. It impairs your vision when it can’t be absorbed well in the eye. So,…
Read MoreContact lenses correct vision problems, including myopia (near-sightedness), hyperopia (far-sightedness) and astigmatism (a combination of near-sightedness & far-sightedness). They give you the advantage of going around without the need to wear spectacles. You can’t wear them all day due to the risk of an eye infection. You should consult an optometrist before deciding on the…
Read MoreAs parents, we are always concerned about our children’s health and well-being. However, one area that often gets overlooked is eye care. Good eye health is crucial to your child’s overall development and success in school. In this blog, we will discuss four doctor-recommended ways to care for your child’s eyes. Schedule regular eye exams.…
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