Discomfort or pain in the eyes, also referred to as ophthalmalgia, can be a result of a variety of reasons; ranging from dryness, a foreign object entering the eye(s), to a medical condition. Eye pain can start as a mild
Night blindness, also known as nyctalopia, refers to the inability of the eyes to adapt to low-light conditions. According to WHO statistics, night blindness affects nearly 1% of the global population. Though its name includes the word ‘blindness’, it doesn’t
LASIK (Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis) eye surgery is a procedure that helps you get rid of your glasses permanently. The surgery permanently reshapes the cornea, which helps restore 6/6 vision. The results of LASIK surgery are stable and last for
Eyes are one of the most important organs of your body, and the retina is an important part of the eye. It is the delicate light sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. The retina has special photoreceptor cells
People often get confused by eye alignment issues. Wondering how squint and strabismus, the most common eye alignment issues differ? An individual is said to have ‘squint’ when their eyes lack alignment and tend to look in different directions. The
In the contemporary times when screen use dominates our lives, most of us tend to experience blurred vision once-in-a-while. It is quite a common eye condition for which people reach out to eye doctors. Individuals with myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness),
