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.
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Mucormycosis, Black Fungus and COVID-19
Mucormycosis or Black Fungus is usually seen in elderly diabetics with poor sugar control. It may occur in younger COVID-19 patients, especially following prolonged steroid use.
Badminton and Eye Injuries
Badminton has traditionally been considered a safe sport, because it doesn’t involve physical contact. We forget the high speed projectiles in close proximity to the players: the shuttlecocks are potentially lethal missiles for the eye. They are small enough to not be stopped by the bones of the eye socket. Therefore, they can cause significant blunt trauma to the eye. The impact of the racquet on the eye, on the other hand, in a hand that relies on strength and speed for propulsion, can only be imagined.
How to clean your glasses
Proper cleaning of spectacles your not only keeps your vision clear, but also prevents lens scratches and other damage. Here…
Removing Eye Makeup
Removing your eye makeup is never as fun, and most of us prefer to just wash our face instead. However, it is one of the most important steps for maintaining eye health and eyelid hygiene.