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It takes a lot to satisfy customers these days. Social media acts as a tool to anticipate customer needs and improve service time and efficiency. Health care sector entities today are infinitely more engaged and committed to their target audiences, and that has paid dividends in improving brand loyalty and overall patient experience. That said,…
The first rule of team building is to establish your leadership with each team member. Remember that the most effective team leaders build their relationships of trust and loyalty, rather than fear or the power of their positions. I would like to share a few elements regarding this. Make sure that you have a clear…
The current lockdown brought about due to the onset of the Covid19 is an unprecedented event in the lives of every individual today in their lifetime. It is not something that anyone of us has seen in our current lifetime and something that we all hope to not see again. During these times we all…
Retinal detachment describes an emergency condition. It is a condition wherein a thin layer of tissue (the retina) at the back of the eye pulls away from its usual position. It divides the retinal cells from the blood vessel layer that gives oxygen and nourishment. The more extended retinal detachment goes untouched, the higher your…
Cataract surgeries are going to be faster and hassle-free. The new Robotic Cataract Surgery technology, which employs laser machines to work on cataract patients, is being acquired by a handful of hospitals. The newest cataract surgery technique replaces manual actions. It is done by a very accurate and precise Femtosecond Laser which makes the surgery blade-free…
Glaucoma is a state that damages your eye’s optic nerve. Also, it gets worse over time. It’s often connected to a buildup of pressure inside your eye. Glaucoma is likely to be run in families as well. As a rule, you don’t get it until later in life. The intraocular pressure or the increased pressure…
Do you know that Diabetic retinopathy is the most common cause of vision loss for people with diabetes? It’s in fact, the leading cause of blindness for all adults in the U.S. Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that causes changes to the blood vessels in the retinal part of your eye. That’s the lining…
When we hear the word ageing, the usual worries are wrinkles, weak knees, grey hair, and so on. But, what about those organs that showed you the colourful world all these years? When you consider the effects of ageing on our body and lifestyle, taking care of our eyesight should be one of the top…
Cataracts are a major healthcare issue among the elderly population. Here, one among three persons has some form of vision loss or eye disease even before they are 65. The most common causes of vision loss for ageing people are age-related eye diseases such as cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. Cataracts and Vision…
Rains are in this monsoon. Yet we can’t ignore getting drenched in heavy rains. Getting wet in the rains might not be a good thing for your body since monsoon not only brings heavy showers but also with it an army of infections. Needless to say, viral infections are the most common ones. They max…
Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of irreversible loss of vision. It happens due to gradual deterioration of the central portion of the Retina, called the Macula. It’s called Age-Related Macular Degeneration because it develops with age. Smoking is a known risk factor causing AMD. There are also chances that this can be passed through…
So, what’s a lazy eye? In medical terminology, this is called Amblyopia. It usually occurs in childhood. When nerve pathways between the brain and eye aren’t properly stimulated, the brain tends to favour the other eye. This results in wandering eye, and reduced depth of perception in an eye. The condition of Lazy eye usually…
What are the essential rituals you do, before going out into the sun? Put on Sunscreen lotion, wrap around a cloth around your face, put on full sleeves. These are to protect your skin from the sun and pollution. What about your eyes? We often tend to forget to carry our sunglasses while stepping out,…
Padmashri Dr. Amod Gupta, a respected teacher-of-teachers, is known all over the world. A passionate teacher and researcher, Dr. Gupta retired from Advanced Eye Centre, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh after an illustrious career spanning over four decades. In this interview, he replies to our questions asked by Dr. Tandava Krishnan. eOphtha: You have…
Do you think that the usual everyday light can be dangerous to the eyes? If you think ‘No’, you need to think again. Everyday light can be as harmful as a bright flash directed into our eyes. So, imagine how damaging it can be on children’s eyes? We all know that the intensity of light…
Look Carefully into the Cataract Surgery – Well, you are here because you read about Cataract surgery , or somebody you know is affected by it. As we all know, Cataract is the clouding of the lens present inside the eye due to accumulation of protien and some other compounds. Due to this condition, the…
Protecting your vision is your mission Do you ever pose for a good picture only to find out that the moment you were taking your glasses off has been captured that too in a group picture? Or you suddenly took off your glasses just to look good but the whole world is suddenly new and…
Look out for the Digital Effects Are you spending most of your time working on a laptop or a desktop? Are you scrolling through social media and did not even blink your eyes for even once. Maybe you are stuck in the office and working on some important project or probably binge-watching your favourite shows…
National Eye Donation Fortnight 2018 will be celebrated from 25th of August to 8th of September. “THE EYES HAVE ONE LANGUAGE EVERYWHERE” – George Herbert Every five seconds one person in the world is going blind and one child goes blind every minute. It is estimated that there are 0.12 million people in the country…
“Children are our greatest treasure, they are our future.” – Nelson Mandela As parents or elders, it is our duty to take care of their health and enhance their growth with maximum effort. Recognizing subtle signs of poor vision could help us provide them with necessary aid. Teaching them about eye hygiene, reading, and…
What is Dry eye? Dry eye is a condition in which excess evaporation or reduced secretion of tears occur. Eye surface is protected by a tear film that consists of an aqueous layer and an oily layer. The tear film prevents the aqueous layer from drying up. Any disruption of an oily layer can cause…
What is LASIK Eye Surgery? Imagine waking up every morning and being able to tell time from your wall clock without being dependent on your glasses? Not every befriends a friendly cute little alien that can magically cure their eyesight. In reality, only LASIK eye surgery can make your dream come true! Laser eye surgery…
New ACC/AHA High Blood Pressure Guidelines have been recently issued. Blood pressure categories in the new guideline are as follows: Normal: Less than 120/80 mm HgElevated: Systolic between 120-129 and diastolic less than 80Stage 1: Systolic between 130-139 or diastolic between 80-89Stage 2: Systolic at least 140 or diastolic at least 90 mm HgHypertensive crisis:…
In India, most people consider it unimportant or are generally unaware about the benefits ofgetting their eyes tested regularly. Across the world, 36 million people are blind and 253 millionpeople suffer from vision-related problems. The major causes of visual impairment areuncorrected refractive errors (43%) and cataract (33%). Most of the blindness (approx 80%) isavoidable i.e.…
