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Got eye problems in your twenties? Here’s how you can treat it

  C3-R treatment to strengthen the cornea The prior section in this website explained the cause of corneal weakening in keratoconus. Until recently, there was no method to change the integrity and strength of the cornea itself for keratoconus patients. A non-invasive treatment C3-R  (corneal collagen cross-linking with riboflavin) treatment has been proven to strengthen the weak corneal structure in keratoconus. This method works by increasing collagen cross-linking, which are the natural “anchors” within the cornea. These anchors are responsible for preventing the cornea from bulging out and becoming steep and irregular (which is the cause of keratoconus). The figures above show the parallel corneal layers (white) and the collagen cross-linking (red) which are increased after C3-R treatment. The 30-minute C3-R treatment is performed in our office and is a  one-time treatment . During the treatment, custom-made  riboflavin eyedrops  are applied to the cornea, which is then activated by

Do I need to visit an Eye Doctor?

  Eyes form the mirror image of your inner self and to be precise this statement is both poetically and medically verified. Eyes reflect the beauty of your soul. You can tell everything from your eyes and they never lie. Also, they say a lot about your health than you can imagine. Your eyes are connected to your brain for visual recognition as well as they are connected to other vital organs of the body. We understand that we all lead busy lives, But it’s important to set aside a time for an eye exam. As eyes are connected to different body parts, it is essential to get regular eye check-ups irrespective of your age or health status. Your eyes reflect the early signs of various diseases including high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol levels, etc. Is it important to have a regular eye check-up? Most of us are under the impression that as long as we can see well, we do not need a routine eye check-up. Sometimes, we do visit to an optician to get a pair of glasses and we feel th

Lasik, Smile or Contoura vision: which one is good for me?

  Using eyeglasses as corrective measure has come a long way to modern treatment modalities today, ranging from   Lasik to Contoura vision . We tend to confuse, when we have multiple options. Lasik, Smile or   Contoura vision , which one is good for me? In this blog, we will try to highlight the evolutionary changes in corrective procedures. So that you can reach to a final conclusion of selecting the best option and getting rid of your eyeglasses and contact lenses. Lasik laser eye surgery Lasik stands for Laser- Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis. In this procedure, two separate lasers are utilized, first a Femtosecond laser creates a hinged flap. This Flap is elevated and cornea underneath the flap is remodelled with an excimer laser. It’s a small day care procedure. When light does not focus on your retina properly, your vision becomes blurry and leads to a condition called refractive error. The basic conditions where Lasik can treat the conditions are: Nearsightedness (myopia)   – It