The reassuring answer is that screens themselves do not cause glaucoma and are not known to directly worsen the disease….
Author: Dr Shibal Bhartiya
Dr Shibal Bhartiya is a fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist and Mayo Clinic Research Collaborator, and Clinical Director at Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurugram. She has 25+ years of experience in glaucoma diagnosis, treatment, and surgery, with a focus on early detection, personalised care, and long-term vision protection. Her other focus areas include neuro-ophthalmology and ocular surfaced diseases. Trained from the prestigious University of Geneva, AIIMS (New Delhi) and MAMC (New Delhi) she is known for her compassionate, and ethical practice in Gurgaon.
She has authored more than 200 peer-reviewed articles, including 94 PubMed-indexed publications and edited 28 textbooks in ophthalmology. She serves as Executive Editor of the Journal of Current Glaucoma Practice and Editor-in-Chief of Clinical and Experimental Vision and Eye Research.
Her research spans the biology of glaucoma, surgical outcomes, health equity, quality of life, and emerging diagnostics. She collaborates with leading institutions including Mayo Clinic, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Centre, and Singapore National Eye Centre.
In addition to comprehensive eye care for adults and children, she especially offers independent glaucoma second opinions for patients across India and abroad, and works in partnership with referring eye doctors to support complex and long-term glaucoma care as well as management of neuro-ophthalmological conditions.
Can Stress Increase Eye Pressure?
Yes, stress may temporarily increase eye pressure, but it is not a direct cause of glaucoma. However, chronic stress may…
What Eye Pressure Is Dangerous?
Eye pressure above 21 mmHg is generally considered higher than normal and may increase the risk of glaucoma. However, damage…
Can Glaucoma Be Cured?
No, glaucoma cannot be cured, and any vision loss is permanent. That said, glaucoma treatment can control eye pressure and…
Eye Pressure Test in Glaucoma
Eye Pressure Test in Glaucoma is critical for diagnosing and monitoring the disease. The pressure inside the eye is an…