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Standard Chartered and Dr. Shroff’s Hospital Launch Vrindavan Eye Care Academy 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 […]

Seeing Stars in Your Vision? Causes and When to Worry You’re bending over to tie your shoe, or maybe you’ve just stood up a bit too quickly, and suddenly, your vision explodes with a shower of shimmering lights. You’re “seeing stars,” a common and often bewildering experience. But what exactly is happening inside your eyes

Simple Eye Test Can Diagnose Leukemia, Reveals LVPEI Study For generations, a visit to the eye doctor has been about checking for glasses, cataracts, or glaucoma. But a groundbreaking new study from the L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) in Hyderabad suggests that a routine, non-invasive eye exam could hold the key to diagnosing a

Your Eyes Can Now Detect Diabetes and Heart Disease Early For centuries, the eyes have been called the windows to the soul. Today, medical science is proving they are also a clear window into our overall health, offering a non-invasive glimpse at systemic conditions like diabetes and heart disease long before other symptoms appear. Groundbreaking

Cat Scratch Disease Can Cause Serious Eye Inflammation in Malaysia For many, a playful scratch from a beloved feline is a minor, fleeting annoyance. But what if that small mark could lead to a serious eye condition threatening your vision? Recent research is shining a light on this very scenario, revealing that Cat Scratch Disease

A Modern Approach to Personalized Dry Eye Disease Treatment For decades, the approach to dry eye disease (DED) was often a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Patients received the same initial recommendations: artificial tears and warm compresses. While these provide transient relief for some, for millions of others, this generic approach falls devastatingly short. Dry eye is not

Kolkata Sees Conjunctivitis Surge Amid Temperature Fluctuations The City of Joy is currently grappling with an unwelcome guest—a sharp and widespread surge in conjunctivitis cases. As Kolkata experiences a period of erratic weather, swinging between intense humidity and sudden downpours, its residents are facing the itchy, watery, and painful consequences. Clinics and hospitals are reporting

Protect Your Vision: Essential Eye Care for Diabetes Patients Living with diabetes requires constant attention—monitoring blood sugar, mindful eating, and staying active. But there’s one critical aspect of health that can sometimes be overlooked: your eyes. For the millions of Americans with diabetes, routine eye care is not just a recommendation; it’s a vital component

Uncovering Hidden Risks for Undiagnosed Eye Disease in Seniors As we age, our vision naturally becomes a greater focus of our health and well-being. For seniors, maintaining clear eyesight is crucial for independence, safety, and quality of life. However, a silent epidemic of undiagnosed eye disease is lurking within the senior population, with recent studies

Defocus Contact Lenses Improve Vision in Small-Angle Exotropia For individuals living with small-angle exotropia, the world can often appear visually disjointed. This condition, characterized by a slight outward turning of one eye, may not always be visibly obvious to others, but its impact on depth perception and visual comfort is very real. Traditional management has