Conjunctivitis: Doctors See 40% Rise In Viral Pink Eye Cases Among Kids, Adults
Hot and humid weather, as well the floods caused by incessant rain, has raised viral conjunctivitis cases among children and adults by 40 per cent in the national capital, doctors said here on Tuesday.
Jul 25, 2023, 21:00 PM IST
Eye Drops May Be More Effective To Treat Retina Disease Than Injections: Study
The study found that an experimental eye drop treatment was twice as effective as the standard injection therapy at reducing swelling and improving blood flow within the retina of mice with RVO.
Jul 13, 2023, 19:00 PM IST
Diwali 2021: China sending special firecrackers, lights to India to cause asthma, eye diseases? Here's the truth
The message is majorly being shared on WhatsApp and asks Indians to be aware and not use these Chinese products.
Oct 19, 2021, 08:59 AM IST
Higher sun exposure may up risk of eye freckles
The findings showed that eye freckles could indicate the presence or risk of sunlight-triggered eye diseases like cataract or macular degeneration.
Jul 22, 2017, 00:25 AM IST
Zika virus infections may cause eye diseases to unborn babies, says study
A new study has found zika virus infections may cause lasting eye diseases which could pose more danger to unborn babies than previously thought.
May 26, 2017, 18:28 PM IST
This 'special' surgery might prevent blindness - Read
Gene editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 can be delivered directly into the eye to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD), an advance that may pave way for a new therapy for non-hereditary degenerative diseases.
Feb 17, 2017, 17:35 PM IST
This new retinal imaging technique could detect onset of vision loss
A new non-invasive retinal imaging technique has been developed by researchers that could prevent vision loss in diseases like glaucoma.
Jan 04, 2017, 00:23 AM IST
Cataract likely to elevate depression in oldies
The problem in vision can cause oldies to become isolated, alone and delve deeper into depression which might make them less likely to seek treatment for cataracts, the study said.
Dec 03, 2016, 14:11 PM IST
Visual impairment – 10 signs your eyes are going bad!
Here are some signs that signal you may have some vision problems and that it's time to see your Ophthalmologist.
Oct 14, 2016, 14:46 PM IST
This is why you should eat tomatoes!
We all love to eat tomatoes as they are an implausibly versatile food and a powerhouse of nutritional benefits.
Sep 15, 2016, 23:20 PM IST
Viral conjunctivitis: Taking care of your eyes in monsoon!
Viral conjunctivitis is a common type of pink eye that is highly contagious and is caused because of contact.
Jul 08, 2016, 09:01 AM IST
Cataracts and your eyes: Five things to know!
Cataracts are cloudy areas in the lens inside the eye and are the most common cause of vision loss in older people.
Mar 28, 2016, 10:25 AM IST
New device simulates tears to treat 'dry eyes'
Scientists have developed a tiny device to electronically stimulate tear production, which could help sufferers of dry eye syndrome, one of the most common eye diseases in the world.
Dec 11, 2015, 16:55 PM IST
'Proper eye care, food habits can prevent vision loss'
Many eye diseases have no early warning signs or symptoms, but a dilated exam can detect eye diseases in their early stages before vision loss occurs.
Oct 07, 2015, 20:48 PM IST
