Preventing dry eyes is essential for maintaining eye comfort and overall ocular health. Dry eyes occur when your eyes don’t produce enough tears or when the tears evaporate too quickly. Here are some strategies to prevent dry eyes: *Blink Regularly:* Remind yourself to blink more often, especially when using digital devices or reading for extended periods. Blinking helps spread…
Wash your hands often with soap and water frequently. Wash hands especially well after touching someone with pink eye or their personal items. Avoid touching or rubbing your eyes as it can worsen the condition or spread it to your other eye. Avoid sharing personal items, such as makeup, eye drops, towels, bedding, containers, and eyeglasses. Do not use…
Introduction: Diabetic retinopathy is a chronic and progressive complication of diabetes that affects the eyes. It occurs as a result of damage to the blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. If left untreated, diabetic retinopathy can lead to severe vision loss and even blindness. In India, a country with a massive…
For most people, there are usually few or no symptoms of glaucoma. The first sign of glaucoma is often the loss of peripheral or side vision, which can go unnoticed until late in the disease. This is why glaucoma is often called the “sneak thief of vision.” Detecting glaucoma early is one reason you should have a complete exam…
Cataracts Overview Cataracts are cloudy areas in the lens of the eye that can cause changes in vision. Symptoms of cataracts include cloudy or fuzzy vision as well as sensitivity to glare. Cataracts are treated with surgery. What Are the Symptoms of Cataracts? Cataracts usually form slowly and cause few symptoms until they noticeably block light. When symptoms are…
Preventing dry eyes is…
Wash your hands often…
