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How to Reduce and Control High Eye Pressure Before Glaucoma
Sometimes, eye care does not receive the importance it deserves in your busy lives, especially with the rise of digital devices in India. This is why eye health issues are becoming increasingly common. Among them, high eye pressure is…
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What is Paediatric Ophthalmology Squint (Strabismus)?
Strabismus, or pediatric ophthalmology squint, is a disorder in which the eyes do not align in the same direction. It is known as "cross eyes" in common parlance. This misalignment of the eye can be further categorized into Inward turning (…
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Children's eye care: What is required for excellent eye health?
Paying attention to the child's eye health early will help catch problems and ensure that they are addressed while the eyes are still developing, preventing further complications. Getting the child's eyes checked at an early age is critical if…
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What is Oculoplasty and its recovery period?
Introduction? Oculoplastic surgical procedures are performed around the eyes to correct a medical problem and sometimes also for cosmetic reasons. It is one of the most commonly performed procedures around the eyes and has been proven to help…
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Neuro Ophthalmology: What procedures does it include?
Introduction The term neuro-ophthalmology is quite self-explanatory as it combines neurology and ophthalmology. So, in simple terms, you can say that neuro-ophthalmology deals with neurological disorders that affect the visual system.…
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What Is Eye Cancer? Signs, Risk Factors & Treatment
Key TakeawaysEarly eye examinations can reveal silent tumours before vision loss begins.Protective sunglasses reduce ultraviolet exposure, potentially lowering long-term eye cancer risks.Multidisciplinary care improves treatment precision and…
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What does the term Diabetic Retinopathy mean?
Introduction? Diabetes is a chronic disease caused by the increased levels of sugar in the blood due to the inability of the pancreas to produce enough insulin. This disease comes with a lot of complications. Diabetic retinopathy is one such…
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What falls under Corneal Services?
Introduction? The cornea is the clear front window of the eye that transmits light and plays an important role in vision. When the cornea is injured or becomes a subject to any type of corneal disease, it may lead to distortion of vision that…
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What Is Astigmatism? Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options
Key Takeaways Astigmatism is a common refractive error caused by an irregular curvature of the cornea or lens, resulting in blurred or distorted vision at different distances.Early detection through regular eye examinations is important,…
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Nearsightedness: What is it and how can you get it treated?
Did you know that a recent study revealed that by 2030, 31.89% of children aged 5-15 would suffer from nearsightedness? The same study also revealed that this number will be as high as 48.14% by 2050. With this in mind, it's important to understand…
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