Category: Eye Health

The puffiness or swelling below eyes is referred to under eyes bags. As we age the tissues around our eyes weaken, including some of the muscles supporting our eyelids. Fat that helps support the eyes moves into the lower eyelids, causing them to appear puffy. Fluid may also accumulate below our eyes. It does not […]

World Sight Day is observed every second Thursday of October. This year, it is observed on October 12 to raise awareness about eye health, vision impairment, and blindness.  Vision impairment and eyesight-related health problems affects more than one billion people worldwide as per the World Health Organization (WHO)*. Any eye related problem may have long-lasting […]

Our eyes are one of the most crucial sense organs that we have and therefore maintaining a good eye health is important. In earlier times, humans used their eyes in an optimal way which kept their eyes and eyesight healthy for years. Their eyes darted in all directions to watch out for danger or scour […]

Monsoons are often more pleasant than summers in terms of temperature and heat. However, we should be aware of the several infections that may affect our health adversely during this season due to the sudden increase in moisture levels. One of the most common infections monsoons bring is Conjunctivitis or red eye. Symptoms of Infection: […]

Diabetes affects our metabolism adversely; it is a chronic health condition that affects the life of many people across the globe. The aftermath of Diabetes are many, but one of its most significant impacts is on our eyesight. Diabetes can deteriorate your eye health and impact your eyesight. Therefore, diabetics must undertake regular eye check-ups.  […]

With the soaring temperature, there is a rise in health-related issues, especially eye-related issues. It becomes crucial to take care of our eyes. The summer heat may have an adverse impact on our eyes and cause dry eyes.  Our eyes are exposed to sunlight, dry air, air conditions, and blue rays emitted by devices. To […]

With the rising temperature, the summer heat is getting unbearable. The blazing heat can cause damage to your eyes, affecting your vision. It is pivotal to keep your eyes protected from the summer heat. Primarily during the day, when your eyes are exposed to the fiery sunlight, you must ensure your eyes are covered appropriately. […]

Myopia is on the rise among children. There has been a rise in eye-related diseases in children during the last two years. As per WHO, at least 2.2 billion people have near or distant vision impairment. Out of this, at least in 1 billion cases, vision impairment can be treated. The eye is the most […]

Increased use of electronic devices increases the risk of development of Myopia and eye dryness. Around 50% of people are thought to have dry eyes, a condition that is frequently underdiagnosed. A mobile device, laptop, or desktop screen can cause dryness and eye fatigue, known as computer vision syndrome. Mumbai: Nearly one billion people worldwide […]

The government will implement the cataract programme by allocating more than 350 operating rooms in state-run district hospitals, medical schools, civil hospitals, and other health department facilities that can offer eye-related medical care. Pune: The state government will begin a “Preventable Blindness Free Maharashtra Mission” in November this year. The goal is to identify and treat […]