It’s a question quite often asked by those who have cataracts of various degrees. Such questions arise because of patients’ lack of understanding of factors which determine when a cataract should be removed. Such questions also probably arise because of an assumption that there is a set of medical rules which prescribe surgery only in … Read more
A macular scar is a scar at the central part of retina at the back of the eye. Fovea is a smaller area at macula where sharpest image is formed. Macula is responsible for central vision and any disease of macula results into poor central vision. There are many diseases and pathological processes which affect … Read more
‘World AIDS Day’ is observed on 1st December every year. AIDS (caused by HIV) has claimed more than 39 million lives so far globally. According to World Health Organization (WHO), there were about 35 million people infected with HIV at the end of the year 2013. HIV/AIDS is one of the major health issues in … Read more
1. What are eye floaters? They are tiny specks floating in the visual field variously described as dark, black, brown or gray in color and may be visible as dots, threads, cobwebs or any irregular shape. A floater is not present in front of the eye or on the surface of the eye but is … Read more
There are many types of cataract. The most common type is age-related. This simply means that all of us will eventually have cataract in varying degrees in our life time. Age related cataract may appear anytime in your later years of life. In some people it may develop early while it may not be visually … Read more
I frequently get this question from people especially who are 40 years plus. Many are concerned about this problem but they don’t have enough time to visit an ophthalmologist. This post gives you a broad understanding of this visual problem. The answer to the above question is no and yes, in that order of probability. … Read more
Presbyopia is a condition of the eyes in which we lose the ability to see objects close to our eyes clearly. This condition appears around the age of 40 years and progresses as we age. It may appear well before or after 40 years of age depending on other coexisting refractive errors. Presbyopia is corrected … Read more
Do you work on computers for long hours? You may have what is known as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). Go through the following list of symptoms to find out: Eye Symptoms Heaviness of eyes, burning, stingy or foreign body sensation, redness, double vision (diplopia), inability to focus on the computer monitor and blurred vision even … Read more