What Can You Do to Reduce Dry Eyes
Do your eyes feel like sandpaper? Do you blink and wonder if your eyelids are made of Velcro? Welcome to the not-so-exclusive club of dry eye warriors. Don’t worry—you’re not alone, and better yet, help is on the way! Let’s...
Cataract Surgery and Intraocular Lenses (IOLs): A Complete Patient Guide
What You’ll Learn What a cataract is, how it develops with age, and why surgery becomes necessary to restore clear vision. The five types of cataract surgery available in India — from conventional extracapsular extraction to advanced micro-incision techniques —...
Eyes, Vision Workplace, and Mr. Swaminathan!
Dr R. Krishna Kumar, Freelance optometrist & Educationalist, Chennai — 27-01-2021 To understand the importance of eyes and vision at the workplace, read the following short story: This is the story of one Mr Swaminathan, a once happy- go- lucky...
Understanding Eyes and Vision – a Peekanto the Magic of Sight!
Have you ever stopped to think about your eyes? Not just admire them in selfies, but really wonder how they work? These two tiny orbs tucked inside your skull do something magical every waking moment—they decode the world around you...
If You Wish to Understand What to Expect in An Eye Examination, This Article in Just for You?
If you wish to understand what to expect in an eye examination, this article in just for you? Eye examination involves several tests to assess the eyeglass prescription and the eye’s health. An eye examination includes several steps and is...
Making a Low Vision Patient Smile Again
Shiney Sebastian (Optometrist and Educator. Ex Senior Faculty, Lotus College of Optometry, Mumbai) What is low vision? Low vision is a type of vision loss that cannot be corrected with regular prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses, or other medical or...
Nine Steps in A Contact Lens Examination
Contact lenses are medical devices that sit over the eye. They are a great alternative to spectacles and sometimes the only corrective option for people with certain eye conditions like keratoconus. In such cases, spectacles do not provide an optimum...
The Secret Life of Low Vision Exams – More than Just \”Can You Read That\”
If you’ve ever been to an eye clinic, you’re probably familiar with the classic line: “Can you read the bottom row of the chart?” But what if your answer is, “Nope, not even close”? And what if new glasses just...