Effect of Screen Time on the Eyes

Effect of Screen Time on the Eyes

Computer screens have always been the proverbial double edged swords where on the one hand they help us with all sorts of activities from business to entertainment from health consultations to online courses from stocks and finance to online shopping, while on the other hand they have a major role in creating health issues especially for the eyes.

How to reduce Eye Strain while using Mobile Phones, Laptops, or watching TV?

How to reduce Eye Strain while using Mobile Phones, Laptops, or watching TV?

In these testing times where we are all under lock-down for our personal safety from Coronavirus, screen time has significantly increased in our lifestyle. With changes in work from home rules, schools, and education norms, the entire family has increased their use of digital screens in their day to day lives.

Myths and Facts about Eye Donation

Myths and Facts about Eye Donation

Eye donation is the most noble act done by anyone. Without eyes life can become worthless. Hence we must promote eye donation so that the blind may may see after one is gone. 

Online Classes, Screen Time and Kids

Why increased screen time is harmful?

• Risk factor for myopia
• Causes behavioural issues – child becomes irritative and shows temper tantrums
• Irregular sleep pattern
• Loss of social skills – does not mix with the surroundings

Avoid Eye Infections this Monsoon!

Monsoon is equivalent to cool weather, hot pakodas, long drives and enchanting greenery. However, the season is also closely associated to a host of water, vector and foodborne diseases including Flu, Diarrhea, Malaria, Leptospirosis & Jaundice. Patients with various illnesses related to contaminated water & food, vectors (flies & mosquitoes) are also commonly seen. Steep spike is also seen in eye infections during this season! High humidity levels 

Corneal Blindness

What is Blindness?
Blindness is a loss of eyesight that is caused when the optic nerve, the part of the brain responsible for vision or any portion of the eye is damaged.

Blindness can either be permanent or temporary.

Corneal Ulcer

What is Corneal Ulcer?
A Corneal Ulcer or Keratitis is an open sore on the cornea (the clear outer layer in front of the eye that covers the iris and the pupil).

What Causes Corneal Ulcers?
Normally, an eye infection or eye disorder is responsible for the birth of corneal ulcers. Following is a list of these various infections and disorders

Busting 9 Myths about Cataracts

False Information can be Injurious to Health
We are surrounded with information all the time. And it is quite plausible that some of it can be untrue. We tend to choose believing misinformation over questioning its accuracy.

Information concerning health oftentimes gets entangled in this web of inaccuracy as well. This can be rather dangerous because it could lead to bigger health problems.

Eye Care for People with Diabetes

Multisystem disorder
Diabetes affects various organs of our body especially eyes, kidneys and nerves. Any age group can be affected.

Eye involvement in Diabetes
In comparison to people who don't have diabetes, diabetics have a greater chance of developing eye complications and blindness. Every part of the eye is affected. Following are various eye conditions caused due to diabetes.

How to Choose the Right Intraocular Lens (IOL)

What are Intraocular Lenses?

Your natural eye lens turns blurry following the removal of cataract. Intraocular Lens (aka IOL) is implanted in the eye to restore vision to the optimal.

An In-Depth Understanding of Glaucoma

Defining Glaucoma

The optic nerve is a nerve located at the back of the eye and is a connection between the eye and the brain. The primary function of the optic nerve is to pass visual information from the retina to the brain.

Getting Rid of Glasses/Contact Lenses

Why do people opt for a LASIK Eye Surgery or ICL? A lot of people who wear prescription glasses or contact lenses on a day-to-day basis would much rather live their lives without having to wear either. For these people a LASIK surgery or implantation of ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) are preferred options.

All About Squints

What is a Squint?

A squint is an eye condition in which the eyes do not align properly. The reason being, the extraocular muscles (muscles that control the movement of the eye and the eyelid) do not function together, making it tough for both the eyes to look at the same spot, at the same time.

Children and Eye Problems

Detecting the Possibility of an Eye Problem

Have you noticed your child sitting extremely close to the television while watching a program? Or if your child has been consistently making innumerable mistakes while taking down notes in school?

If the answer is yes, you must take them seriously as these could be indicators of some existing eye problem/s.

The Dangers of Rubbing Your Eyes

Rubbing Your Eyes is a Bad Idea

You may rub your eyes due to an infection or allergy. Or you may do it out of habit or reflex.

Whatever be the reason, the bottom line is - rubbing your eyes is damaging. Rubbing your eyes constantly or too aggressively can potentially damage the cornea (lens of the eyes). This further leads to an impaired vision or infection that would require medical attention.