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Presbyopia: Intro
When we get to our 40’s, our natural lenses lose their flexibility resulting in difficulty reading small print at a short distance. This loss of flexibility is called Presbyopia, and is characterized by the inability to read any small print at your normal reading distance. We effectively become farsighted as we get older. The vision […]
Contact Lenses as an Alternative to Specs
More and more people are opting for contact lenses instead of spectacles to avoid lens fogging while wearing a mask. New research has shown that contact lenses are perfectly safe even now, with the covid-19 pandemic, as long as strict hygiene is followed. Contact lenses can be worn for Myopia (nearsightedness), Astigmatism, Hyperopia (farsightedness) or […]
Computer Vision Syndrome
CVS is a group of symptoms associated with prolonged computer use. Most of us spend time in front of a computer, regardless of what profession we’re in. Prolonged computer use can harm your eyes and even lead to poor vision. The most common result of prolonged computer use is Myopia (nearsightedness). Computer usage can make […]
Lazy Eye Treatment
The treatment needs to happen as soon as possible, if the difference in the vision between the two eyes is caused by a squint, a cataract, high Myopia, Astigmatism or hyperopia these need to be corrected as soon as possible. Patching the eye that has clear vision for a few hours per day will force […]
Lazy Eye/Amblyopia
What causes a lazy eye? A child’s visual system develops from birth until about eight years of age. During this time the eyes learn to communicate with the brain. The optic nerves that connect the eyes to the brain gradually mature. This development is a vital part of achieving good vision. Eye problems during the […]
Headaches and Presbyopia
Presbyopia Usually just after age of 40, people begin to find it difficult to focus on nearby objects. Near point activities, such as reading, threading a needle, are often blurry. This is an unavoidable condition known as presbyopia and affects everyone at some point. It is worth noting that myopes experience presbyopia later due to […]
Headaches
If you get headaches regularly, one of the first things to do is to get your eyes checked. There’s a variety of eye problems that can cause headaches, including astigmatism, hyperopia (farsightedness), muscle misalignments, myopia (nearsightedness) and other more serious conditions such a glaucoma. In some cases, the headache is caused by the person squinting […]
Myopia
Myopia (Nearsightedness) Myopia is a condition where the distance vision of an individual is blurry, while the near remains clear. Myopic people tend to squint to see things better. They struggle to read subtitles on the TV, they have difficulty reading billboards on the highway, seeing the board in class when sitting at the back, […]
Struggling to Read Small Print?
Presbyopia- Difficulty Seeing Close due to Age. Presbyopia is a condition whereby the eyes become farsighted due to age. The far sightedness is caused by the lens’ inability to focus objects at near. It is a natural process that usually starts in your early 40’s and progresses as you get older. It is characterized by […]
Computer Related Eye strain (Computer Vision Syndrome)
Most of us spend time in front of a computer, regardless of what profession we’re in. Prolonged computer use can harm your eyes and even lead to poor vision. The most common result of prolonged computer use is Myopia (nearsightedness). Computer usage can make certain condition such as dry eye syndrome, muscle misalignment, even worse. […]