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- Centre For Sight
- March 30, 2026
Key Takeaways Retinopathy refers to damage to the retina, the light-sensitive layer responsible for clear vision Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of vision problems related to diabetes Long-term uncontrolled blood sugar is the primary cause of diabetic retinopathy Early
- Centre For Sight
- March 27, 2026
Key Takeaways Start with clean hands: Always wash and dry your hands before touching your lenses to avoid infections. Handle lenses carefully: Check they aren’t inside out (bowl shape test) and rinse only with lens solution, never water. Follow a
- Centre For Sight
- March 27, 2026
Key Takeaways Heterochromia means different eye colours between the two eyes or within the same eye. It’s about iris pigment, not vision by itself. Types: Complete (each eye a different colour), Sectoral/Partial (a wedge of a different colour in one
- Centre For Sight
- March 26, 2026
Key Takeaways Both SMILE and PRK are safe, effective LASIK alternatives that correct vision for people not suitable for standard LASIK. SMILE surgery uses a small laser incision to remove a lenticule from within the cornea, offering faster recovery and
- Centre For Sight
- March 26, 2026
Key Takeaways: Myopia (nearsightedness) = Focus falls in front of the retina → far objects look blurry. Astigmatism = Eye surface is uneven (rugby-ball shape) → focus doesn’t meet at one point, so blur/ghosting at all distances. How vision feels:Myopia
- Centre For Sight
- March 25, 2026
Iritis is a painful inflammation inside the eye that can make a simple “red eye” feel suddenly serious. The problem is that many people treat it like an allergy or infection and delay the right care, even though untreated inflammation
- Centre For Sight
- March 25, 2026
Summary: Cataract surgery has advanced significantly with robotic and laser-assisted techniques offering higher precision and safety. Understanding what is cataract surgery, how cataract surgery is performed, and how robotic methods differ from traditional approaches helps patients make the right decision
- Centre For Sight
- March 24, 2026
Key Takeaways: Digital eye strain is common with all screens (phones, laptops, tablets, e-readers) and causes tired eyes, dryness, headaches, and neck/shoulder pain after long near work. Printed books don’t emit light; most strain comes from poor room lighting, small
- Centre For Sight
- March 24, 2026
Key Takeaways: Glaucoma means optic nerve damage. High eye pressure (IOP) is a big risk, but damage can happen even at “normal” pressure. Silent at first. Early glaucoma often has no symptoms; side vision fades slowly. Acute angle-closure is an
- Centre For Sight
- March 23, 2026
Key Takeaways: Ciprofloxacin eye drops (cipro eye drops) are antibiotic drops used only for bacterial eye infections. What they treat: Mainly bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye) and, in more serious cases, corneal ulcer/bacterial keratitis. What they don’t treat: They won’t help