Yeshwant Saoji Consultant Optometrist, Saoji Vision Care, Nagpur. www.saojivision.com Our eyes are windows to the brain In this article, you will learn more about your beautiful eyes. This article will explain to you how the eyes work and what is present inside them that helps us to see. Dear Little friends, as you read this article, I am sure you realize that you are mainly using your sense of sight to absorb the most from this piece of information amongst…
Understanding a spectacle prescription
Dr. Anitha Arvind Every spectacle prescription includes numbers and abbreviations. This article helps to understand the components of any spectacle prescription. The spectacle prescription consists of rows and columns to include a prescription for the right and left eye. In most cases, the right and the left prescriptions wouldn't match, so it is common to notice a difference in prescription between the right and left eye. The right eye prescription is abbreviated as RE or sometimes mentioned as OD Latin…
Eyes, vision workplace, and Mr. Swaminathan!
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 person, who was unhappy despite being in an excellent position in an IT company of great repute. He earned a fat salary that helped him support his great family, put his children in a…
Eyecareforme guide for understanding all about eyes and vision
Author: Dr Anitha Arvind This article will help understand the parts of the eye, different types of refractive errors of eyes and the vision care system. Eyes are windows to the soul as they speak the truth and cannot hide one's emotions. The eyes of a person reveal a person's emotional state and give a lot of information about their health in general. Eyes speak about the physical and emotional well being of a person. This article will provide you…
Different types of Cataract surgeries and IOLs
Different types of Cataract surgeries and IOLs This article will provide some basic information on the different types of cataract surgeries and IOLs available. More than 50% of the Indian population above 60 years of age is found to have reduced visual clarity due to cataract (clouding of the lens), making cataract surgery one of the most common surgeries performed on the eye. Over the years, cataract surgeries have advanced immensely having a focus on improved safety and efficacy. With…
Strengthen that weak cornea, avoid vision loss
Strengthen that weak cornea, avoid vision loss (Collagen cross-linking procedure, C3-R®) What is the collagen cross-linking procedure? Collagen cross-linking (C3R or CXL) procedure is performed to improve the stiffness of the cornea, which is the transparent layer in front of the eye in certain conditions. The process strengthens the tissue of the cornea by inducing "cross-links" between the internal tissues of a layer of the cornea(stroma), thus reinforcing the structure. This FDA-approved technique is most commonly used as a treatment…
How serious is retinal detachment surgery? What are the chances of recovery post-surgery?
The light that enters the eye passes through various transparent tissues and focuses on the photosensitive tissue at the back portion of the eye. This photosensitive specialized tissue is called the retina. Retina has ten different layers, each responsible for specific functions. This layer gathers the light energy that enters the eye. It converts to electrical energy that reaches the brain, helping us see things around us. Any damage to the retina can cause a severe drop in visual functions. …
Common Eye Surgeries: Pterygium surgery, DCR, and Lid reconstruction surgery
The eye is a small organ but has several small parts contributing to its smooth functioning. Any disturbance to these parts may require treatment and sometimes surgery. This article will discuss three of the common eye surgeries performed worldwide. Pterygium surgery Pterygium surgery is a common procedure performed to remove an outgrowth of the eye called pterygium. Figure 1: Close-up of a pterygium taken during an eye examination. What is a pterygium? A pterygium is a triangular-shaped pinkish outgrowth of…
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 vision correction. A contact lens examination involves several special tests and measurements in addition to a regular eye examination. This helps to check for suitability of contact lenses and help determine the best contact lens type, material and design for…
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 surgical treatments. Low vision does not include complete blindness because there is some residual vision in persons with low vision. Persons with low vision are categorised into two groups: Partially sighted (meaning they have a vision between 20/70 and 20/200…