November 2025

For the tiniest patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), every day is a critical battle. Among the many challenges they face, Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) stands as a leading cause of childhood blindness worldwide. This complex eye disease, where abnormal blood vessels grow in the retina, primarily affects infants born before 31 weeks […]

For parents of a child diagnosed with congenital glaucoma, the journey is often filled with anxiety and a relentless search for the best possible care. This rare but serious eye condition, present at birth or developing in early childhood, requires prompt surgical intervention to relieve the damaging pressure inside the eye. While surgery is a

For decades, the humble eye exam has been a window to our soul’s health, but a groundbreaking technological leap is now turning it into a crystal ball for our body’s overall well-being. The future of predictive medicine is here, and it’s happening through a simple, non-invasive eye scan. Recent advancements, prominently featured at the International

You’ve probably noticed a few changes in your vision as you’ve gotten older. Maybe you need more light to read, or it takes a moment longer to adjust to a dark room. Many of us dismiss these shifts as a normal, inevitable part of aging. But what if some of these subtle signs are pointing

A significant debate is unfolding across Canada, pitting two essential eye care professions against each other. At the heart of the issue is a proposal to expand the scope of practice for optometrists, allowing them to perform certain minor surgical procedures. While optometrists argue this is a necessary step to improve patient access to care,

When we think of “crossed eyes” or strabismus, we often picture a young child. However, this condition is not confined to infancy. A significant number of adults live with strabismus, a visual disorder where the eyes do not properly align with each other when looking at an object. For many, it’s a condition they’ve had

In today’s world, screens are an inescapable part of childhood. From online learning and homework to socializing and entertainment, our children’s eyes are glued to digital devices more than ever before. While this technology offers incredible opportunities, it also comes with a hidden cost to their well-being. Recent research underscores a growing concern: prolonged digital

In a significant stride towards combating preventable blindness in India, Standard Chartered Bank and Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital (SCEH) have announced the inauguration of a state-of-the-art Eye Care Academy in the holy city of Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. This landmark initiative is poised to revolutionize eye care delivery in the region, focusing not just on