Eye Care

Astigmatism, hyperopia and myopia are the most common (20%) eye problems seen in children. Astigmatism is a condition where the curve of the cornea (the clear round part in the front of the eye) is abnormal. Hyperopia is when objects up close are seen out of focus. Myopia is when distant objects are seen out of focus.

Presbyopia is the gradual loss of your eyes’ ability to focus on nearby objects. It’s a natural, often annoying part of aging. Presbyopia usually becomes noticeable in your early to mid-40s and continues to worsen until around age 65.

Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is an irritation or inflammation of the conjunctiva, which covers the white part of the eyeball. It can be caused by allergies or a bacterial or viral infection. Conjunctivitis can be extremely contagious and is spread by contact with eye secretions from someone who is infected.

Symptoms include redness, itching and tearing of the eyes. It can also lead to discharge or crusting around the eyes.

It’s important to stop wearing contact lenses whilst affected by conjunctivitis. It often resolves on its own, but treatment can speed the recovery process. Allergic conjunctivitis can be treated with antihistamines. Bacterial conjunctivitis can be treated with antibiotic eye drops.

Scleritis is the inflammation in the episcleral and scleral tissues with injection in both superficial and deep episcleral vessels. It may involve the cornea, adjacent episclera and the uvea and thus can be vision-threatening. Scleritis is often associated with an underlying systemic disease in up to 50% of patients

Eye inflammation caused by allergies.

Allergic conjunctivitis is inflammation of the lining of the eye (conjunctiva) due to allergy. Although allergens differ, pollen is a common seasonal cause.

Symptoms consist of eye redness, itching and increased tears.

Treatment includes avoiding the allergen and taking antihistamine medication either by mouth or directly into the eye.

Dry eye that occurs when tears aren’t able to provide adequate moisture.

Risk of acquiring this condition increases with age. It’s also seen more commonly among post-menopausal women.

The eye may become dry, red and inflamed. The main symptoms are discomfort and sensitivity to light.

Prescription and lubricating eye drops can reduce dryness.

Electronic gadgets like mobiles, computers, tablets etc have become part and parcel of life. With various advances in technology, various innovative applications have made our life smooth and easy going but excessive use of electronic gadgets has certain inadvertent effect on eyes

These days, many of us have jobs that require us to stare at computer screens for hours at a time. That can put a real strain on your eyes.

Eye problems caused by computer use fall under the heading computer vision syndrome (CVS). It isn’t one specific problem. Instead, it includes a whole range of eye strain and discomfort. Research shows that between 50% and 90% of people who work at a computer screen have at least some symptoms.

Working adults aren’t the only ones affected. Kids who stare at tablets or use computers during the day at school can have issues, too, especially if the lighting and their posture are less than ideal.

A broad term used to describe a physical or chemical wound to the eye or eye socket.

Most commonly, this occurs when something scratches the eye. Exposure of the eye to toxic chemicals or major trauma can cause more severe eye injury.

Symptoms vary depending on the type of injury, but may include eye pain, eye redness or discomfort when moving the eye.

Treatment varies based on the severity and type of injury. Most cases should be evaluated by a doctor. Chemical injuries require immediate attention.

Vitamin A deficiency is most common in Africa and Southeast Asia. It can also occur when the gut can’t absorb the nutrient.

Vitamin A deficiency can cause blindness. It can also increase the risk of serious, sometimes fatal, infections. Symptoms include night blindness, dry skin and frequent infections.

Treatments may include supplements and diet changes.

The eyelids are most frequently involved in drug toxicity that commonly manifests as inflammation, hypersensitivity reaction or dermatitis. Drug-induced keratoconjunctival disorders present mainly as conjunctival hyperaemia (red eye), with or without superficial corneal involvement.