Understanding headache pain Headaches start when nerves in the blood vessel, muscles and lining of the brain are irritated. Most headaches start at the back of the head or the neck. But often you feel the pain elsewhere in your head, such as behind your eyes. What causes headache? Many things can cause headaches. These...
What Is Conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis is an inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva (the membrane that covers the white of the eye and the inside of the eyelid). When the membrane is irritated, it swells and the blood vessels dilate. The eye then becomes red. That’s why conjunctivitis is sometimes called red eye or pink eye....
C3-R treatment to strengthen the cornea The prior section in this website explained the cause of corneal weakening in keratoconus. Until recently, there was no method to change the integrity and strength of the cornea itself for keratoconus patients. A non-invasive treatment C3-R (corneal collagen cross-linking with riboflavin) treatment has been proven to strengthen the...
What are ‘ Flashes‘? Have you ever seen flashes of light, stars, or streaks that are not really there? Everyone from time to time see a few of these flashes . Usually you see them in one eye at a time. Flashes are often caused when the vitreous (the gel filling the inside of your...
How to protect your child’s eyesight Childhood eye problems are common Eyes that ‘wander’, vision problems, eye infections, and eye injuries are all common among children. You can help protect your child’s eyesight by watching out for warning signs and taking your child to a doctor at the first sign of a problem. Dr. Niteen...
Wash the eyes with cold water in the mornings – it is soothing Use sunglasses in sunlight to block the UV rays. Always wear correct glasses & do not use someone else’s glasses. Do not read while lying down, in a moving train or bus. Ensure there is proper light – do not read in...
What is Age Related Macular Degeneration? Age-related macular degeneration is a common cause of vision loss in people over the age of sixty. It progressively destroys your sharp central vision. This impairs your ability to see objects clearly and makes it very difficult to undertake the normal tasks such as reading and driving. Age Related...
Men and women really don’t see eye to eye, according to a new study. Females are better at discriminating among colors, researchers say, while males excel at tracking fast-moving objects and discerning detail from a distance—evolutionary adaptations possibly linked to our hunter-gatherer past. A research was conducted at State University of New York for students...
Phakic IOL (ICL & Verisyse) Surgically implanted lenses, also called phakic IOLs (intra ocular lenses), are a new option for people seeking more permanent correction of common vision errors such as myopia (nearsightedness). These implants, which resemble contact lenses, are placed between the clear front covering of the eye (cornea) and the iris (colored portion...
INTACS Corneal implants for the treatment of de-centered Keratoconus or pellucid like kerato metry patterns. A ring inserted through a tiny opening made in the surface of the cornea. Dr. Niteen Dedhia’s talk on corneal implants Simple, 10-minute outpatient procedure Marked improvement in vision Removable and exchangeable Minimally invasive as compared to corneal transplantation Delays...
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) is another option for the management of glaucoma. It is a procedure that helps to drain out fluids in the eye to reduce intra-ocular pressure. If left unattended, this intra-ocular pressure will damage the optic nerve and cause loss of vision. The procedure involves the application of short pulses of low...
Oculoplasty For Ptosis, Botox, Blepharoplasty Ptosis (pronounced TOE-sis) is the medical term for drooping eyelids. A person with Ptosis is not able to lift one or both upper eyelids to uncover the eye completely. Ptosis may be acquired or congenital and the treatment is done accordingly. Treatment Surgery is the treatment for patients with congenital...
In patients with more than the minimum level of corneal astigmatism, the post operative vision of the astigmatic eye may not be clear. Moderate amounts of astigmatism can be rectified at the time of cataract surgery by making precise incisions at the corneal limbus (the corneal limbus is the part right next to the white...
Good vision and appropriate eye care in children is essential for the development of clear vision in adulthood. Recognizing this fact, Ojas has created procedures, eye care regimen and corrective treatments that will ensure that your child’s vision remains healthy. We cater to many vision conditions and offer the latest technologies and procedures for preserving...
Our body is similar to a machine. A machine needs to be maintained regularly, oiled, so that it functions efficiently, resulting in better productivity. Similarly, human body needs right nutrition to function properly. It is important to maintain the right amount of intake of nutrients for better functioning. You might also be aware that there...
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