Hyperopia is also called farsightedness (far-sightedness), long-sightedness (longsightedness) or hypermetropia. It is a common vision defect in which the individual has difficulty focusing on near objects. The vision imperfection is usually caused by an eyeball that is too short, or a lens that is not round enough, probably because the cornea is too flat. Many […]
Computer Eye Strain: How to Relieve It With the correct eye care program that includes eye exercises, and proper diet and supplementation, you can significantly effect and even improve your vision. COMPUTERS AND VISION More than 50 percent of computer users experience eyestrain, headaches, blurred vision and other visual symptoms related to sustained use of […]
The disposable contact lens has become a personal care item with a very short life. But do not assume that disposable contact lenses are worry-free just because they’re so convenient. Any lens can become contaminated and cause eye damage. To be safe, avoid sleeping with lenses in. Even if the contact lenses are labeled “extended […]
The contact lens has joined other products as a personal care item which has become more comfortable and convenient than before. They offer the freedom from glasses for most people, most age groups and for almost any situatio. When cared for properly, contact lenses can provide a healthy and comfortable vision. There are a variety […]
Tempting as it may sound, there is no permanent laser or any other procedure to change the colour of the iris, and if at all, it is done by destroying the natural colour or pigment of your eyes, with no idea of what its long term complications or side effects could be! On the internet […]
The common reasons why people undergo LASIK/ laser eye surgery include contact lens allergies and lifestyle activities that are inhibited due to glasses.
LASIK an acronym for LAser in SItu Keratomileusisis is a method of re-shaping the external surface of the eye [the cornea] to correct low, moderate and high degrees of nearsightedness, astigmatism and far-sightedness. LASIK is an outpatient procedure that usually takes 5-10 minutes per eye. Anaesthetic eye drops make it a pain-free procedure. The actual […]
The barrage laser is an Argon Laser treatment done to strengthen the part of the retina which may show weak areas. After this laser treatment, in about a week’s time, it is usually safe to undergo LASIK. The need for barrage laser is found out during the LASIK evaluation. One of the tests done […]
New Advances made in Laser Eye Surgery Introduction Refractive errors are some of the most common ophthalmic abnormalities world-wide. There have been several conditions like thin corneas, dry eye and prescriptions in higher ranges that have made laser eye treatments off-limits for many people. But thanks to new technology, it has opened the door to […]
INTRODUCTION Mary Jones, a bank executive from Washington D.C., was in Mumbai on deputation from an American bank. Sitting on the computer was drying out her contact lenses and she had developed an allergy to her contact lenses. After surfing on the Internet she read up about how a new technology called ‘wavefront’ was […]
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