Introduction Diabetic retinopathy is a severe eye complication that can afflict people with diabetes. Elevated blood sugar levels damage the blood vessels in the retina, which is the light-sensitive tissue situated at the back of the eye. Failure to treat this condition may result in visual impairment or even total blindness. One of the eye…
A recent ICMR study revealed that about 101 million people in India are diabetic. Diabetes is a metabolic condition wherein glucose levels are higher than the healthy range. Though glucose is the primary energy source, its high levels can damage blood vessels and nerves throughout the body, including the eyes. Thus, high blood glucose levels…
Myopia, commonly known as near-sightedness, is a condition where eyes have difficulty focusing on distant objects. Its incidence has increased rapidly over the past few decades, especially in urban areas with high levels of reading and using digital screens. Research shows that about half of the world’s population will have myopia by 2050. Further, nearly…
Parents try their best to ensure their little one is healthy, happy, and thrive to their best potential. They consult paediatricians regularly, upgrade their nutrition timely and so on. However, many parents may fail to focus on eye health as they do not show apparent signs and symptoms of eye problems. But, regular eye checkups play an…
“Of all the senses, sight must be the most delightful,” said Helen Keller. Helen Keller was named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Important People of the 20th Century. She was an American author, disability rights advocate, political activist, and lecturer. She lost her eyesight at 19 months due to a brief illness; who better…
Introduction As per a large-scale study in India involving about 14.5 lakh participants had found about 1.46%, i.e. 21,000 were diagnosed with the dry eye disease. The condition (dry eye) may impact the quality of life if it goes undiagnosed and addressed early. This blog covers dry eye definition, symptoms, causes, treatments, and possible prevention….
Conjunctivitis, also referred to as “pink eye,” is an eye condition that can be upsetting and uncomfortable. The thin tissue that covers the white area of the eye, the conjunctiva, becomes inflamed, which is how it is identified. We’ll look at the signs, kinds, causes, and practical treatments for conjunctivitis in this blog. Symptoms of…
Many of us anticipate taking advantage of the outdoors and the beauty that each season delivers as the seasons change. But these changes can cause pain for people who are prone to seasonal allergies, including itchy, watery, and irritated eyes. When the eyes react to environmental allergens, seasonal eye allergies, sometimes referred to as allergic…
Dry eye syndrome is a widespread illness that affects millions of people throughout the world. It happens when the eyes do not produce enough tears or when the tears evaporate too quickly, causing pain, redness, and vision issues. Significant advances in the diagnosis and treatment of dry eye have been made in recent years, allowing…
Zamindar Microsurgical Eye Centre (ZMEC), Bengaluru, is one of the very few eye hospitals in India to have a dedicated Vision Therapy Clinic in Bangalore for the diagnosis and management of various binocular vision disorders. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure, ZMEC provides holistic and evidence-based vision therapy to treat various refractive and binocular vision…
