VERNAL CONJUNCTIVITIES

This is a recurrent form of ocular allergy which is characterized by severe and chronic inflammation of the front surfaces of the eye. This occurs mainly in children and young adults, with onset often occuring in the first decade of life. It is more common in males than in females. This could also be called […]

THE EYE AND AIR POLLUTION

The eye is a delicate organ with a large and moist area exposed to the environment that makes it more susceptible to air pollution than other parts of the body. However, the response of the eyes to airborne pollutants ranges from no symptoms at all to severe irritation and chronic pain. Even when contact lenses […]

CHEMICAL EYE BURNS/ADHESIVES IN THE EYE

CHEMICAL EYE BURNS/ADHESIVES IN THE EYE An eye burn (ocular burn) can be caused by heat or, more commonly, by getting a chemical in the eye. A chemical burn in the eye occurs when a chemical in liquid, powder or vapor form injures the eye or eyelid. It is important to get immediate treatment for […]

Frequently Asked Question

FREQUENTLY ASK QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT CATARACT

1). AT WHAT AGE WILL ONE GET CATARACTS? As we begin to age, our eyesight starts to change. Unfortunately, an inevitable part of aging is the natural deterioration of proteins within the eye’s lens. When this process begins to happen, it causes cataracts and leads to foggy vision. While the breakdown of proteins starts between […]

WHY DO DRY EYES AFFECT WOMEN MORE THAN MEN?

Dry eye syndrome occurs when either the tear quality, quantity or both are compromised. This may happen because your eyes fail to produce enough tears, or it may happen because the tears your eyes do produce are of low-quality and evaporating too quickly. Healthy tears compose a delicate balance of water, mucous, and oil, and […]

WHAT IS AMAUROSIS FUGAX(AF)

WHAT IS AMAUROSIS FUGAX(AF)?

HAVE YOU EVER EXPERIENCED AN EPISODE OF SOME SECONDS TO A FEW MINUTES OF VISION LOSS IN ONE EYE?  THIS CONDITION IS CALLED AMAUROSIS FUGAX. WHAT IS AMAUROSIS FUGAX(AF)? The word Amaurosis is a Greek word meaning Dark and the word Fugax a Latin word meaning Fleeting. Amaurosis Fugax is the temporary loss of vision […]

BRAILLE, A READING AND WRITING DEVICE FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Braille is a tactile writing system used by people who are visually impaired, including people who are blind, deafblind, or who have low vision. It can be read either on embossed paper or by using refreshable braille displays that connect to computers and smartphone devices. Braille is a system of raised dots that can be […]

WHY YOU SHOULDN’T RUB YOUR EYES

Why Do We Rub Our Eyes? When your eyes are itchy, it is tempting to rub them. Though it may seem harmless but rubbing releases histamines, which make the itching worse, which in turn leads to more aggressive eye rubbing. Rubbing your eyes isn’t all bad. It releases more tears, which in turn causes the […]

Vision and driving

VISION AND DRIVING

Commuting is a very essential part of daily living. Amongst all known means of transportation, transportation by land (road ravel) remains the most commonly used.  The term “road users” simply refers to all those who move on the roads. They include: motorists, pedestrians, cyclists. In a broader sense, it includes all those who are found […]

Photopia

WHAT IS PHOTOPHOBIA?

Photophobia, or light sensitivity, is an intolerance of the eyes to light. Sources such as sunlight, fluorescent light and incandescent light all can cause discomfort, along with a need to squint or close the eyes. Headaches also may accompany light sensitivity. Light-sensitive people sometimes are bothered only by bright light. In extreme cases, however, any […]