ICL VERSUS LASIK/ SMILE
In LASIK a corneal flap is created and the cornea is reshaped using laser. In SMILE the thickness of...
Should I Go For A Trifocal Iol For My Cataract Surgery?
Intraocular lenses are placed in the eye after cataract surgery. Lenses are safe and effective and are the standard...
Eye Examination Schedule in Children
Accordig to the American Optometry Association the recommendations for eye exams in children is : Age :...
Spectacle Number in Children
What are the causes for the rising incidence of spectacle requirements in children ? All over the world there...
Cataract – Risk Factors and Prevention
Cataract is the clouding of the natural lens of the eyes and this leads to clouding of the vision...
Know More About Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a disease that damages the eye’s optic nerve and can result in vision loss and blindness. What are the risk factors for glaucoma ? — Intraocular pressure This is the most important risk factor for glaucoma. Hence is the intraocular pressure is raised this needs to be lowered by appropriate medication. The normal intraocular pressure ranges from 11 to 21 mmHg. — People above 60 years of age — People of Asian descent are at higher risk of angle closure glaucoma — Family history of glaucoma increases the risk for glaucoma — Being very myopic ...
Differences Between Cataract and Glaucoma
– Glaucoma is a condition that damages the optic nerve. – Cataract is a condition that clouds the natural...
Know More About Cataracts
The development of cataract is an age-related change which affects the vision of the eyes. 1. How does it...
Best Lens Options For Cataract Surgery
It is interesting that cataract surgery has become very advanced and successful. The reason is the new technology and...