Best Eye Hospital In Mumbai

  Introduction Many cases of blindness in India are preventable and treatable if identified at an early stage. Children are most vulnerable to ocular disorders due to their inability to provide information about vision changes. Thus, it is important that the vision screening of children should be done routinely to diagnose the condition as early as possible. Why Vision Screening Should Be Performed? There are approximately 18 million visually impaired children in the world. In India, the number of visually blind children is 1.4 million. A large number of children in India are at risk of being blind. Fortunately, more than half of the cases are preventable or treatable. Thus, it is important to screen the vision of children routinely. Types Of Vision Screening Following are the types of vision screening Subjective Screening Subjective screening is usually done in children above the age of 5 years. This screening requires the active participation of the children. The child may be ask...

Introduction Diabetic retinopathy is a serious condition that may lead to blindness. If you are diabetic, you should have a routine eye examination. If you feel any changes in your vision, consult with an ophthalmologist. Get  retina treatment in Mumbai  from the best ophthalmologist. What Is Diabetic Retinopathy? People with diabetes are at increased risk of developing retinal diseases. The retinal disease caused because of diabetes is known as  diabetic retinopathy . Approximately 2 in every 5 diabetic patients suffer for mild to severe form of diabetic retinopathy.  Diabetic retinopathy  may be caused due to both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.  Diabetic retinopathy  may affect both children and adults. Women with gestational diabetes are at increased risk of developing this condition. It is also to be noted that diabetic retinopathy may lead to permanent vision loss. Thus, the only way to preserve the vision is to consult with the  ophthalmologist...

Meibomian glands also called tarsal glands are modified sebaceous ( oil glands) .A single row of Meibomian Glands (MG) is present in both the upper and lower lids slightly behind the eyelashes. There are around 35 -40 glands in the upper lid and 30-35 glands in the lower lid. These glands secrete oil ( sebum ) which forms the uppermost layer of the tear film, protecting it ( water of the tears) from evaporation into the environment. If this oil is deficient or abnormal in quality,  the tear film will not be stable on the ocular surface, leading to dryness or desiccation of the external eye surface. Peristent dryness can result in redness, itching, discharge, watering,  transient blurring of vision, headache,and also discontinuity in the external layers ( cornea and conjunctiva). The  common causes of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)   are increased age, improper hygiene, excessive screen hours, contact lens wear,  eye rubbing, smoking.   MGD is twice ...

Introduction Most of our life revolves around the digital screen, be it the computer or laptops, mobiles, and TV screens. This prolonged exposure causes serious damage to our eyes and causes redness and dryness in the eyes. This condition is termed as digital strain or computer eye syndrome or computer vision syndrome. Almost 60% of the people using the digital screen for a long period experience symptoms of computer eye syndrome. Computer Eye Syndrome Or Digital Strain When we expose to the digital devices such a computer, laptop, tablets, TV screens, and mobile phones for a prolonged period, there is a feeling of discomfort in our eyes. This is known as computer eye syndrome or digital strain. This is because digital devices emit blue light rays. When we work on the digital screen, our eyes have to accommodate frequently on the screen. This results in the straining of the eyes. Further, the glare and flickering of light on the screen also play a role in the straining of eyes. Althoug...

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 To...

At Ojas eye hospital in Mumbai, our eye specialists, understand, that a lot of patients, interchange the words ‘Cloudy vision’ and ‘Blurry vision’ when they cannot see things clearly. However, there is a difference between the two. Since your eye specialist relies on the information of the experiences provided by you, it is vital for you to know the difference between the two, and accordingly describe it to your eye specialist. Blurry Vision: Remember using a single lens reflex camera? When it would be out of focus and one would have to focus it manually. Blurry vision is the same experience you get, minus the camera. The objects may appear blurry when you may be looking straight at them or when they sit to one side or the other of your peripheral vision. You may experience Blurry vision: If you have Retinopathy If you have Cataract Any Infection in the eye If you are near-sighted, far-sighted or have astigmatism If you have age related macular degeneration If ther...

Ojas  Eye Hospital in Mumbai  has the best Eye Surgeon in Mumbai. Dr. Niteen Dedhia is the best eye Surgeon in Mumbai. About Ojas  Eye Hospital in Mumbai Ojas Eye Hospital began its journey in  Ophthalmic Eye Care  on 7th June 1987 and has been providing eye treatments since then. Over the past 2 decades, Ojas has emerged as a leading ophthalmic centre in Mumbai & India and has restored vision to over  80,000 patients  across India and the world. Ojas has been the enterprise of  Dr. Niteen Dedhia , who is practicing Ophthalmology for over 28 years. About Dr. Niteen Dedhia Dr. Niteen Dedhia has been a pioneer in performing  LASIK surgery ; being amongst the first to perform microkeratome  LASIK  as well as  blade-free (Intralase femtosecond) LASIK  in the country. He is also among the first to bring phakic Intra-ocular lenses to India, providing respite to patients with very high myopia. Tags =...