Color Blindness – What You Need to Know
One may assume that being color blind means living in a black-and-white world but that is not how it...
Have a safe Diwali..
Diwali is the festival of lights. While it is a spectacular festival signifying prosperity and joy many times the...
Trifocal Intraocular Lenses for Cataract Surgery
When cataracts are removed an artificial intraocular lens is placed in the eye. This artificial lens can help the...
Cataract Surgery Increases One’s Life Span
A lot of evidence exists that points towards increased life span with the performance of cataract surgery. While there...
Do Cataracts Need to Be Ripe Before Surgery Is Performed?
Our site depends on a clear natural lens that is transparent. A cataract occurs when there is a clouding...
CORONA VIRUS AND THE EYES
The coronavirus is a highly contagious virus that can cause acute respiratory distress syndrome called COVID-19. Some reports suggest...
Insurance And Cataract Surgery
The only treatment for cataracts is surgery. Surgery entails the removal of the affected cataractous lens and replacement with...
Fitness And Exercise Reduces Glaucoma Risk
Physical activity even to a very small extent can reduce the risk of glaucoma (often called the ‘sneak thief...
DIABETIC RETINOPATHY
– What is diabetic retinopathy?Diabetic retinopathy is a condition in which high blood sugar causes swelling of the retinal...
Is Age Related Macular Degeneration Treatable?
Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss in the elderly. The incidence is...