Key Takeaways: Nuclear cataract affects the central part of the lens (nucleus), causing gradual blur, dull colours, and night glare. It develops slowly with age due to protein changes in the lens, and risk increases with UV exposure, smoking, and
आंखों की रोशनी में सुधार लाने और चश्मे की निर्भरता कम करने के लिए आजकल कई प्रकार के इन्ट्राओकुलर लेंस उपलब्ध हैं। मोनोफोकल और मल्टीफोकल लेंस, दोनों ही cataract surgery या refractive lens exchange के दौरान लगाए जा सकते हैं,
Key Takeaways: They’re not the same: Cataract clouds the eye’s lens (usually fixable with surgery). Glaucoma damages the optic nerve (vision loss is permanent if not controlled). How vision is affected: Cataract → blurry/foggy vision, glare/halos at night, faded colours,
Key Takeaways: In India, most cataract surgeries cost ₹15,000–₹1,40,000 per eye. The price changes with your city, hospital, surgeon, surgery method, and lens choice. Average price bands: Phaco ₹15k–₹60k, MICS ₹45k–₹1.5L, Laser-assisted (FLACS) ₹70k–₹2L, ECCE ₹12k–₹30k, ICCE ₹12k–₹30k. Lenses: Monofocal
Key Takeaways: Cataract means the eye’s clear lens becomes cloudy and vision gets blurry. Other risks you can manage: too much sun/UV, smoking, diabetes or high blood sugar, long-term steroid use, eye injuries, heavy alcohol use, poor diet, and indoor
Summary: The retina plays a vital role in vision by converting light into signals that the brain interprets as images. Maintaining retinal health is essential for clear and sharp vision. Conditions like macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachment can
Summary: Cholesterol deposits around the eyes indicate a possible lipid imbalance. Early detection, balanced diet, and timely cholesterol treatment help prevent recurrence while promoting overall cardiovascular and eye health. Key Takeaways: Cholesterol deposits near eyes can signal underlying lipid metabolism
Summary: Early detection and timely congenital glaucoma treatment, especially through surgery, can prevent lifelong vision loss in children by addressing genetic and developmental drainage issues causing optic nerve damage. Key Takeaways: Early detection of congenital glaucoma greatly improves long-term visual
Summary: Fungal keratitis, a rare but serious eye infection, can escalate quickly. Understanding risk factors, early warning signs, and the necessity of expert antifungal treatment is key to preserving eyesight. Key Takeaways: Spotting early symptoms like redness or pain can
Key Takeaways: What is Posterior Subcapsular Cataract (PSC): A cloudy spot at the back of the lens that sits right in the path of light, so even a small patch can blur vision. How it feels: Strong glare in bright
