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Contoura Vision – Lasik with Topography guided custom ablations treatment (T-CAT)

Ultimate clarity in vision for patients with myopia, patients with combined nearsightedness and patients with astigmatism. Contura Vision™ is the technology that has created a new benchmark in precision and accuracy. The Topography guided vision correction Lasik, uses a highly advanced diagnostic technology – The Vario Topolyzer™ – which analyses and maps irregularities in the cornea as well as the refractive error of the entire eye. This information of mapping and analysis of the patient’s eye is transferred to the laser which then determines and develops a pattern of treatment, based on the patient’s own corneal curvature, optics and vision correction prescription. Thereby creating a highly customized treatment plan. This procedure has also shown reduction in post surgery symptoms like difficulty in driving at night, glare, light sensitivity, etc. which were associated with Lasik in the past. FDA studies have shown that Topography-guided Lasik gave exceptionally good results. It is a

How To Select The Best Ophthalmologist?

  Your eyes are an important part of your health. Most people rely on their eyes to see and make sense of the world around them. But with age or due to some accident, everyone needs an eye doctor once in his or her life. Seeing an ophthalmologist for early treatment or preventive eye care is the best way to reduce the risk of permanent eye damage and vision loss. Your ophthalmologist will guide you through many decisions about protecting your vision or treating an eye condition. Your eyes are the window to the soul, and eye doctors know that the eyes are also windows to your physical body. So selecting the right ophthalmologist, is as crucial as getting the best eye treatment hospital. Usually we prefer to go with the friends and family opinion, when it comes to selecting a hospital or doctor for any treatment. But when it is the matter of your eyes and you are planning to undergo any eye treatment it may not be the only right approach to find best ophthalmologist for your precious eye

Things To Consider While Searching For A New Frame For Eyeglasses - Ojaseyehospital

  Introduction Whether you want your look fun-loving, sophisticated, conservative, youthful or style-conscious, your eyewear can help shape your look. Eyewears become part of your identity as people generally recognize you by your face. Choosing a good pair of glasses reflects your personality. Eyewears are becoming a style statement and fashion accessory. Eyewears are available in a wide range of shapes, sizes and colours. They should be chosen according to the shape of the face. Round and square shape frames are the best choice for a heart-shaped face while square shape is suited on the round-shaped face. Smaller frames generally suit the oval-shaped face. Why You Need A Good-Quality Frame? In this modern era, eyewear is not only considered a fashion accessory but also plays important role in protecting your eyes from damage. It is a must to choose a frame made up of high-quality material to increase the durability of the frame. You should choose material very carefully which have so

The Covid-19 Vaccine And Vision - Ojaseyehospital

  Introduction The new coronavirus is causing havoc all over the world. This new coronavirus, known as COVID-19, causes respiratory illness. The most common signs and symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, coughing and breathing difficulties. The virus can spread through infected droplets present in the surroundings. The droplets discharge from the nose or saliva of the infected person. The infected particles can enter through the nose, mouth as well as eyes. The virus can also cause conjunctivitis which is a rare condition. Avoiding touching the face, mouth, nose & eyes can prevent the virus spread to the human body. Effect Of Covid-19 On Eyes COVID-19 can cause conjunctivitis in rare cases. Conjunctivitis is also known as pink eye. Many doctors encounter that 1-3% of people with COVID-19 will get conjunctivitis. The virus infects the front layer of the eye that covers the white portion of the eye. Patients with conjunctivitis may experience symptoms such as redness, swelling and itchine

Laser Assisted versus Traditional Cataract surgery in India

  Our eye is a complex visual organ, comprising of the conjunctiva, Iris, Lens, and Retina as major parts. Cataracts are cloudy areas that form in the lens, which is normally transparent. They are the main cause of vision loss in people aged over 50 years. A cataract is formed as a result of protein clumping within the eye lens. As a result, Light does not pass through easily, and vision becomes blurry, like looking through a fogged-up window. The cloudier the lens, the worse the vision will be. The eye lens has multiple layers, having outermost as the capsule. The layer inside the capsule is the cortex, and the innermost layer is the nucleus. Cataracts are named for their location in the lens; It can be a nuclear cataract, cortical cataract, or A posterior subcapsular cataract. In the United States in 2010, there were 20.48 million cases, rising to 24.41 million in 2015. By 2050, nearly 50 million Americans are expected to have cataracts. Fortunately, with advancements in medical tech

5 foods to improve your vision- Part 2

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Our body is similar to a machine. A machine needs to be maintained regularly, oiled, so that it functions efficiently, resulting in better productivity. Similarly, human body needs right nutrition to function properly. It is important to maintain the right amount of intake for healthy body. You might also be aware that there are unique nutritional requirements for various parts of the body so that they are in perfect condition. In the 2 nd  part of the blog we will see 5 foods which you can include in your diet daily and improve your vision to considerable extent. Eggs:  Eggs have become one of the most important part of our daily diet. They contain Lutein and  Zeaxanthnin provides vital nutrients to the eyes. They also contain zinc which reduces the risk from Macular Degeneration and helps in protecting the vision. Sweet Potatoes:  They make the perfect food for balanced nutrition to the eyes. It helps in improving vision as they comprise of beta carotene- a type of Vitamin A, which i

5 Foods to keep your eyes healthy- Part 1

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Our body is similar to a machine. A machine needs to be maintained regularly, oiled, so that it functions efficiently, resulting in better productivity. Similarly, human body needs right nutrition to function properly. It is important to maintain the right amount of intake of nutrients for better functioning. You might also be aware that there are unique nutritional requirements for various parts of the body to maintain them in perfect condition. According to experts, specific vitamins and minerals will keep the eye in perfect condition and vary of various eye ailments. Here are 5 foods that will keep your eyes healthy. 1. Carrots:  Regular intake of carrots will enhance the functioning of your eyes and also the retina. It contains Vitamin A and high levels of beta carotene which helps to maintain a good health of your eyes. 2. Almonds:  Almonds contain Vitamin E which reduces the speed of macular degeneration and also gives the required nourishment for the eyes. Intake of few almonds

All About Topography Guided Laser Vision Correction

Approved by the FDA, Contoura VisionTM, or the Topography guided laser vision correction is the the most near perfect vision correction that you can get in Mumbai. It is not limited to just the spectacles prescription, on the whole, Contoura VisionTM treats even the smallest of imperfections that are unique to each patient’s cornea. This ability of Contoura VisionTM, to rectify both, the eye glass prescription and the corneal irregularities, makes the patient’s eye, focus better and also improves their vision. Ojas eye hospital in Mumbai, are the pioneers of bringing this advanced technology in Mumbai. Our highly experienced LASIK surgeons are equipped with, this most advanced excimer laser system. This laser system, measures the patients cornea, and communicates it to the software, so that the treatment can be carried out accordingly. On the day of the treatment, or the day before it, pictures of the patients eye is taken by the corneal topographer called the Vario or Topolyzer. The s