Coloured contact lenses are really popular, especially among the younger age group. Your eye colour changes, and it’s the prefect fashion accessory.
Here is what you need to know before buying them.
Author: Dr Shibal Bhartiya
Dr. Shibal Bhartiya – Leading Eye Surgeon at Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurgaon Dr. Shibal Bhartiya is Director (Dept of Ophthalmology), Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurgaon, and is also the Program Director for Community Outreach and Wellness, at Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurgaon, and Faridabad.
Sunglasses: All you need to know
Sunglasses protect the eyes from harmful UV rays of the sun, and are not just a fashion accessory. In addition, they also cut of glare, making vision more comfortable in bright light.
In fact, wearing sunglasses can help ward off the following serious problems.
Eye care during travel
Summer is here, and almost all of us are looking forward to a relaxing vacation. Here is what you need to remember while you’re traveling this summer, in order to protect your eyes.
Eye Pressure Variations
Intraocular pressure (IOP) or eye pressure is the most commonly identified risk factor for glaucoma. In addition, it is the only factor which can be modified, in patients of glaucoma. Decrease in IOP retards the progression of glaucoma, regardless of baseline IOPs. Moreover, eye pressure variations are known to worsen the disease over time.
Menopause and Dry Eyes
Dry eyes are more common among the elderly, especially women. The spectrum of dry eyes can vary, with symptoms being mild to constant and severe. This article focuses on the impact of menopause on dry eyes.