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,…
Allergic conjunctivitis refers to a condition in which there is a genetically-inherited sensitivity to certain substances. Such substances are called allergens. In the case of the eyes, allergens are usually air-borne substances. However the eyes may be involved in the…
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…
The eyes are living tissues and require a good diet with essential minerals and vitamins to keep it functioning properly and to resist infection. Essential micronutrients include vitamins with antioxidant activity (Vitamins A, C and E). Vitamin A is usually…
1. Spectacles help you see better when you have a refractive error. FACT! Spectacle lenses help people who have an error of focus such as long-sightedness (called hyperopia), short-sightedness(called myopia), astigmatism (an irregular error) and presbyopia (strained reading starting around…
