As you become older, the typically clear lens that focuses light behind your iris and pupil gets yellow and hazy with dead cells and protein. As you age, your body replaces old and dead cells more slowly, which results in cataracts. What are cataracts? Cataracts are hazy patches that develop on your eye’s lens….
Good vision is essential for optimal mental, social and physical development of children A healthy and well-balanced childhood leads to aware, educated and productive adults who can positively contribute to the society Childhood is the formative stage of human life where the foundation of the rest of the personality is laid. A healthy and well-balanced…
Triphala, saffron, and gingko biloba are Ayurvedic plants that have drawn attention for their possible advantages for the eye Triphala, saffron, and gingko biloba are Ayurvedic plants that have drawn attention for their possible advantages The macula, a little but essential portion of the retina, is a fascinating organ in the human eye that allows…
Spectacles that are marketed to filter out blue light probably make no difference to eye strain caused by computer use or to sleep quality, according to researchers, including one of Indian-origin. Blue-light filtering lenses, also known as blue-light blocking spectacles, have been increasingly prescribed or recommended, often by optometrists, since the early 2000s. Researchers…
Young children who spend more time using computer and other such devices are likely to have poor reasoning skills, that is crucial for learning, academic performance, and everyday problem-solving, according to a study. The study from University of Eastern Finland found improved overall diet quality and reduced consumption of red meat, as well as…
Several parts of the country including New Delhi, Chandigarh and Gujarat, are witnessing an increase in conjunctivitis cases, commonly referred to as ‘eye flu’. Health experts caution that heavy rainfall and waterlogging during the monsoon create stagnant water, providing a favourable environment for bacteria and viruses that can cause eye infections. Contact with contaminated water…
It is crucial to safeguard our eyes. The lack of vitamins and essential nutrients in our daily diet can lead to a wide range of eye-related problems. The eyes are complex organs that require extra attention to function correctly. A range of nutrients is a must to keep your eyesight well throughout life. The lack…