Eye injuries are the commonest cause of uniocular loss of vision. Every year, thousands of children get eye injuries requiring medical attention. Common Causes (Agents) of Eye Injury: Sharp objects including everyday objects handled regularly by children such as pencils,…
A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens of the eye, causing reduced vision and even blindness. It may be present at birth (congenital) or develop sometime in infancy, childhood or adolescence (acquired). It may affect either one or…
1 in 4 school age children have a visual disorder. The symptoms are often missed. Here are some pointers to possible refractive error needing evaluation and likely spectacle wear. Frequent blinking Watering Eye aches and/or headaches. Reading very close to…
Eyedrops are often prescribed for use for complaints made at the eye clinic. It is important to use your eyedrops the right way. Here are some tips for proper use of eye medications. 1. It is important to keep good…
Squint Squint refers to a misalignment of the eyes. In other words, one or both eyes deviated in the straight ahead position of gaze. This may involve one or both eyes, and its occurrence may be constant or intermittent, occurring…
