Category: Eye Health

Also referred to as a “silent thief of sight,” glaucoma progresses slowly without apparent symptoms in its initial stages. It develops quietly, unlike other vision issues that appear with instant discomfort or blurred vision and tends to damage peripheral vision before central vision. Regular eye checkups are crucial for early diagnosis and treatment. Think of […]

In regard to children, it can be inferred that intervention measures have to be implemented timely, and the same goes for eye health. Vision is a fundamental aspect of every child. It affects their learning capabilities, their relationships with other people, and their general well-being. However, many children suffer as various forms of eye problems […]

Lazy eye, medically termed amblyopia, is a visual disorder in children that generally develops during birth up to the age of seven years. Poor vision develops when there is a breakdown between how the brain and eye work together. It usually happens only in one eye, but in some cases, it occurs in both. The […]

We often experience burning and itching in our eyes and a relentless urge to rub them for relief. And we give in by pressing our fingers into our eyelids, hoping the pressure will soothe the discomfort. Instead, our eyes grow redder and more irritated with no relief. Many people experience this common scenario daily, often […]

Many factors can impact our eyesight, leading to irreparable loss. What we eat daily can significantly define our eye health. There is no doubt that a healthy diet has a crucial role in preserving vision and preventing eye disorders. In this article, we are sharing a list of seven good foods for eye health: Carrots: […]

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that may cause vision loss and damage to the optic nerve. Glaucoma-related blindness is on the continuous rise in India due to a lack of awareness & delay in detection. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is an eye related disease caused due to high pressure that damages our optic […]

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: […]