Retina is the innermost layer of the eye that is light sensitive. It then sends signals to our brain that helps us to see. It is said that retina consumes more oxygen than the brain itself owing to its high metabolic activities run by the extensive vascular network. Meaning several blood vessels nourish the retina. Hence, this continuous supply of blood is critical to maintain normal vision.
Often we don’t realize that our eyes pay a heavy price for all those many hours which we spend on electronic gadgets like computers, smartphones, tablets etc., and the price is - eye strain and dry tired eyes.
And because of the high prevalence, this eye strain experience has been named as computer vision syndrome (CVS).
The symptoms of CVS are also very common such as burning eyes, headache, light sensitivity, back pain upto neck, blurred vision.
There are several factors that causes blurred vision in an individual such as but not limited to eye diseases, eye trauma, head injuries, and even some causes which cause blurry vision along with headaches like raised eye pressure or raised intracranial pressure etc. Headache and blurry vision can be closely linked.
We all know how our skin sags, as we grow older. As the dryness, the wrinkles, lustre-lacking skin gradually starts to show up, we have already started battling it with regular dose of cosmetic creams, food, exercise, etc. We do this because these signs are visible enough, but what if certain signs of loss or weakness in our body are sneaky.
Almost every child has heard their parent restricting them to not consume excessive chocolate for it is no good for health. However, this information is partial true.
According to a research which compared people who ate dark chocolate to milk chocolate eaters, it was found that the people who ate dark chocolates performed well on tiny-letter vision tests.
School examinations have just finished! Things-to-do-in-vacation list must be already making everyone excited. Summers have made us feel their presence already! This is the time when everyone wants to immerse themselves into water be it swimming pools or water parks. But the bright sunlight and on top of that reflection of sunlight from water causes a lot of glare.
We all just get one set of eyes and we shouldn't take it for granted. There are various things we can do to take care of our eyes and keep them healthy.
On the eve of Diwali, a 9-year-old girl Avantika was brought by her parents at Advanced Eye Hospital and Institute in an emergency department with injuries to her face and hands due to firecracker injury. She was standing too close to the firecracker she lit, waiting to check if it had lit properly.
Diwali is the festival of lights, celebrated all over the country with great enthusiasm. This festival is enjoyed with pooja of goddess Laxmi, lighting, rangolis, firecrackers, house decoration. While enjoying do not forget to get care of your eyes. Eyes are the second most affected area after hand and finger injuries. Enjoy Safe Diwali
Mrs Pranali Sawant has been wearing glasses since 14 yrs though she used contact lenses frequently and never had any issues with her eyes until recently.
Her grandfather had passed away and she went for the cremation ceremony to Mangalore where her grandparents live. The day was too long and she was exhausted by the time she went home. The whole family had reached home with a heavy heart and had retired to their respective rooms for the night.