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Squints are more common in children–   approximately 1 in 20 children suffer from this. It usually develops before a child becomes 5 years of age, but can appear in adulthood as well. Note:   It is not necessary that all squint patients experience misalignment throughout the day—many a times patients suffer from squint conditions for certain parts of the day and have normal eyesight for the remaining part of the day. What causes squint? Acquired squint  is caused when the eye tries to overcome certain vision problems like refractive errors, mainly Myopia (short-sightedness) Hyperopia (far-sightedness) Astigmatism (blurred vision) Congenital squint is caused due to Weakened eye muscles or abnormal eye nerve impulses to the eye, or Hereditary causes In rare cases, other causes that may also result in squinted eyes are Childhood illnesses, for instance, viral infections such as measles Certain genetic conditions such as Noonan’s or Down’s syndrome Hydrocephalus, which is cau...

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 ...

  Introduction Many people have complaints of seeing blurry objects which are at some distance. These people are able to see the things when they are near. The condition is called myopia and is also known as nearsightedness or short sightedness. It is a common vision defect of the eye. It occurs when the image of a distant object is formed in front of the retina instead of on the retina. It results in a blurry appearance of the distant object. Myopia gets worse as age advances and when it develops from early childhood. It can increase gradually or rapidly. It tends to pass from generation to generation. The risk of developing nearsightedness is increased if one of your parents is nearsighted. The risk of nearsightedness is still higher when both the parents are nearsighted. What Is Myopia? Myopia is a condition in which distant objects are not focused properly on the retina causing hazy vision and is correctable with concave lenses. The symptoms of nearsightedness are common and ea...

  Introduction The human eye is a specialized sensory organ. It captures and detects visual images. It carries visual information to the brain. The human eye includes the cornea, pupil, lens, iris, retina, optic nerves, aqueous and vitreous humour & photoreceptors. The eyes have several muscles that allow a person to look in different directions without any head movement. These muscles operate through various cranial nerves such as the abducent, the trochlear, and the oculomotor nerves. Ageing is a slow and natural process that initiates in early adulthood. Many functions of the body gradually decline due to ageing. Aging can lead to several changes in eyes and vision. Eye problems are common during ageing. However, several measures help in maintaining the optimum health of the eyes. Why are Seniors more sensitive to eye problems? Changes that happen in old age are: It becomes harder to focus on any object for a longtime It is difficult to see in dim light. The lens becomes yel...

  Introduction Disease in cornea may result in blindness. Approximately 6-8 million people throughout the world are blind due to problem in cornea. In India, approximately 6 million people have reduced vision due to corneal problem in one eye and the number of people with corneal disease in both the eyes is approximately 1 million. More than 1,20,000 people are suffering from corneal blindness in India and there is an addition of around 25,000 to 30,000 patients every year. To cater such a large number of people, approximately 2,50,000 corneas are needed annually. Unfortunately, the corneal donation in India is 25,000 annually. Facts About Eye Donation Who can pledge their eyes? Anyone can pledge their eyes irrespective of their age, gender, religion or even medical history. People who are suffering from diabetes, glaucoma and cataract can donate eyes. Even the people who wear spectacles can also pledge their eyes. Only a part of the eye is used in transplant The cornea is the oute...

  Overview Smartphones, cell, or mobiles have become an integral part of daily life routine. These pocket-sized devices can perform numerous activities and make our lives more efficient. We are witnessing a drastic evolution in the technology of smartphones. The students can study by using different applications.  People connect with friends and relatives via social media like Facebook Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. You can shop and pay online without compromising your comfort. Smartphone or electronic devices have made stunning changes in our lives. Nevertheless, there is no surprise in accepting the fact that these devices also have a high potential to affect our body functions, such as sleep. Most people have developed a habit of using the mobile phone before going to sleep. Several studies are conducted to examine the effects of the phone on the different body functions including sleep and brain activity. The negative effect of using mobile at night A study from HARVARD ...

  Introduction Blinking of the eye is an involuntary act of the body. It means the body does it automatically and without ones voluntary control. However, you can also blink your eyes whenever you want to. Eye blinking varies with the ages. A newborn only blinks two times in a minute while teen blinks 15 times in a minute. An adult blinks 14-17 times in a minute. The rate of eye blinking can be either high or low. Increase in the rate of eye blinking may be caused by dust, smoke, bright light or a foreign particle in the eye. It results in eye irritation. Other conditions that cause increased blinking frequency are stress, fatigue or anxiety. Allergies, dry eyes and infections may also be the reasons for increased eye blinking. What Is Eye Blinking? Eye blinking is a process to refresh your eyes. It is a normal and physiologically important phenomenon of the body. Blinking provides lubrication to the eyes, protection from foreign particles and provides nutrition to the eyes. Howeve...