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Cataract Treatment

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What Causes Cataracts?

A cataract is any cloudiness or opacity of the natural lens of the eye, which leads to decrease in vision. It is the most common cause of vision loss in people over age 40 and is also the principal cause of blindness in the world.

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Types of Cataract

The word cataract is derived in middle ages, from the Greek word “katarraktes” which means waterfall. Cataract is any opacity in natural crystalline lens or its capsule inside our eye.

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Pediatric Cataract

A cataract is any cloudiness or opacity of the natural lens of the eye, which is normally crystal clear.

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how to prevent cataracts
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How to Prevent Cataracts?

There is a natural lens inside the eye, sitting behind the iris (the coloured area cantered in the pupil of the eye) and cataracts involve changes in clarity of that lens.

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Diabetes
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Effects of Diabetes on the Eyes

A general question by the patients, Can diabetes affect the eyes? The answer is “YES”. Many people know that diabetes can affect the eyes, but they don’t understand how it can affect them and how to prevent it.

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Cataract surgery give 20/20 vision?
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Can Cataract surgery give 20/20 vision?

20/20 vision means having a vision where you can see things clearly from 20 feet away. This vision means that the sharpness of your eye vision or visual acuity at 20 feet away from an object is standard. 

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Glaucoma Treatment

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Glaucoma
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Trabeculectomy in Glaucoma

During trabeculectomy, a piece of tissue in the drainage angle of the eye is removed, creating an opening for the excess fluid to drain out.

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General Eye Care

Eye Twitching
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Why is My Eye Twitching and When Should I Be Worried?

We’ve all experienced it at some point – that odd, involuntary spasm of the eyelid that comes out of nowhere. Commonly known as eye twitching, this phenomenon can range from a barely noticeable tremor to a more pronounced and persistent fluttering.

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What is Dry Eye? | Causes | Symptoms | Precautions

Dry eye (also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca) is a condition that occurs when your tears cannot provide sufficient lubrication for your eyes. . Read more about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and precautions for Dry Eyes.

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Thyroid Eye Disease

The condition is characterised by a period of inflammation and engorgement of these tissues, followed by a healing response.

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Retinal Detachment
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Retinal Detachment | Symptoms and Causes

Retinal Detachment is considered an ocular medical emergency caused when the 9 inner layers separate from the outer layer, due to various factors inside the eye. Retinal Detachment separates the layer of blood vessels that provides oxygen and nourishment for the cells in the retina.

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Preventive Eye Care
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Preventive Eye Care Measures

Preventive eye care is the first line of defense against vision problems. Early detection of vision problems may offer more effective treatment options. Watch Preventive

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Itchy eyes
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Itchy Eyes – Allergic Conjunctivitis

Itching and rubbing of eyes is a common problem presenting to eye specialist. This complaint at times may be very severe affecting the routine life activities as well. This is due to condition called allergic conjunctivitis.

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Diabetic eye
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Implantable Contact Lens

The ICL is a biocompatible extra lens, similar to a contact lens. The difference is that the ICL is placed inside the eye, rather than on the surface of the eye.

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laser Treatment
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Harms of Self-Medication

Most of us have this tendency to delay or avoid a visit to the Doctor, which stems from our fear of the treatment, costs that it could probably incur

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Preventive eye care
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General Eye Care

Eyes are very sensitive and require a great deal of care. Here are some steps for proper eye care to avoid mishaps.

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Eye Problems in Summer

Summer season brings with it a plethora of eye related problems. Here are some of the common eye problems in summer season.

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Corneal Ulcer
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Corneal Ulcer

 A corneal ulcer (also known as Keratitis) is a lesion in the eye’s cornea usually caused by infection. For example, even a minor injury or wearing contact lenses for a long time can lead to ailments, and this causes ulcers.

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Corneal Transplantation

Corneal transplantation, also known as corneal grafting, is a surgical procedure where a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by healthy donated corneal tissue (the graft).

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Diabetes
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Can Diabetic Retinopathy Cause Blindness?

Diabetic retinopathy is a disease that affects the retina [the veil of the eye where the image is formed] of a person having diabetes. Diabetic Retinopathy can cause total blindness if it is not treated and preventive measures are not taken on time.

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10 Healthy Tips for Eyes
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10 Healthy Tips for Eyes: A Guide to Vision Wellness

10 Healthy Tips for Eyes” is your indispensable manual for overcoming the damaging effects of prolonged screen time and environmental pollutants on your vision in today’s fast-paced world. Sustaining eye health is essential for having good eyesight and feeling well generally.

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