Pink Eye or Red Eye
The thin and clear membrane over the white region of the eye is called the conjunctiva. It also lines the inside of the eye lids. ...
12 September 2008
Pink Eye or Red Eye
The thin and clear membrane over the white region of the eye is called the conjunctiva. It also lines the inside of the eye lids. ...
05 September 2008
The standard eye exam
When you visit the ophthalmologist he/she performs a series of tests to check your vision and overall health of your eyes. So, wha...
29 August 2008
Dry eyes
Our tears consist of water, oils, mucus, antibodies and special proteins. They are secreted by glands around the eye. These compon...
22 August 2008
Three O’s of eye care
You canât blame anyone for getting confused between the Three Oâs of eye care, especially because they all begin with an...
15 August 2008
What is Presbyopia?
Presbyopia is an eye problem that is primarily caused due to aging. It is characterized by a lowered ability to focus on objects b...
08 August 2008
Long sightedness
Hypermetropia, Hyperopia, Farsightedness or long sightedness all refer to the same eye problem which causes the affected patient t...
31 July 2008
Inflammation of the eyelids
Inflammation of the eyelids is known as blepharitis. The margins of the eye lids are inflamed, causing redness and itching of the ...
25 July 2008
Eye examinations
It is advisable for all patients to have a thorough medical eye evaluation at regular intervals to check for refractive errors amo...
18 July 2008
Amblyopia
Amblyopia also known as lazy eye, is an eye disorder which is said to affect 1 to 5 per cent of the population. It leads to poor ...
09 February 2007
What is amblyopia(lazy eye)?
It is very difficult sometimes for some patients and their family (parents) to understand this term which is why today it shall be explained in the si...
