Eye enable you to see and navigate day-to-day life, and protecting them is therefore critical. Also, the first signs of life-threatening complications of several diseases may be seen in the eyes. These include diabetes, high blood pressure, increased pressure in the brain, and several tumours. Understanding why it is important to take care of your eyes, is also the first step towards improving the health of your eyes.
Author: Shibal Bhartiya
Nutrients for Eye Health
The key vitamins and nutrients for eye health include lutein, zeaxanthin, vitamin C and E, zinc and omega-3 fatty acids.
Size of TV Screen and Viewing Distance
With both work and entertainment online, most of us are grappling with dry eyes and eye strain. One of the most frequently asked question during consults therefore is, how big should my television screen be, and how far away should I sit from the television. Here is a handy guide for choosing both: size of TV screen, and viewing distance.
Laser Peripheral Iridotomy
Laser peripheral iridotomy is the treatment for angle-closure disease. During the procedure, your eye doctor will use a laser to create a tiny hole in the coloured part of your eye, the iris. This little hole provides an alternate drainage pathway for the fluid inside the eye. Remember, this impaired fluid drainage can lead to an increase in eye pressure, leading to glaucoma.
Why We Cry: Emotional tears
Have you wondered as to why we cry? How can chopping onions, holding your baby for the first time, and…