Month: July 2022

What is Dry Eye? Dry Eye refers to a condition that results due to inadequate or ineffective wetting and lubrication of the eye. It primarily occurs due to reduction in quality or quantity of the tears and tear film. With

Corneal Blindness Corneal blindness is the fourth leading cause of blindness in India. A majority of such patients are Farm workers. Treating corneal blindness is possible through cornea transplant. In this treatment, a healthy cornea is transplanted in place of

What is amblyopia(Lazy Eye)? Amblyopia (lazy eye) is poor vision in an eye that did not develop normally during childhood. It commonly affects one eye but may also involve both eyes. It is generally caused by lack of use of

Age-related Macular Degeneration The macula is the part of the retina, which provides us with central vision and allows us to see fine detail, such as recognizing a face, reading, or watching television. Macular Degeneration is a condition in which

What is Glaucoma Glaucoma is one of the major causes of blindness. Glaucoma is a group of conditions, in which high pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure) damages the optic nerve of the eye. Glaucoma usually affects both the eyes.

What is cataract? Cataract (‘सफेद मोतियाबिन्द’) is a clouding or opacity of the normally transparent lens inside the eye. To understand why this leads to loss of vision, it is important to understand the functioning of a normal eye. Inside