A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun. The moon thereby obscures the image of the Sun, either completely or partially. Looking at a solar eclipse is dangerous for the eyes. It is, therefore, important to safeguard against eye damage during a solar eclipse.
Author: Dr Shibal Bhartiya
Dr Shibal Bhartiya is an eye surgeon with special interest in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma and ocular surface diseases, currently working as Senior Consultant at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon.
Sleep and Covid 19
The Corona virus has had a huge impact on our lives. Sleep deprivation has become the new normal too as people lose the discipline that came from daily routines and structure. This is all you need to know about sleep in the times of Covid 19.
Your Glaucoma Consult in the Covid 19 Era
The world as we know it, has changed over the last few weeks. It is only natural that so will your interaction with your glaucoma doctor. Some of these changes will be uncomfortable, some expensive, and some painful. All of these changes, without doubt, will make sure you are safer than ever before. So here is what you need to know about your glaucoma consult in the Covid 19 era.
New Bimatoprost Implant
The USFDA has just approved the new bimatoprost implant (Durysta, by Allergan), for patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension . This new biodegradable implant provides sustained drug release, and is placed in the anterior chamber of the eye.
Why Do I Need a Visual Field Test?
The visual field test is done to determine your peripheral vision, or side vision and is required to diagnose, and monitor glaucoma over time.