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Dry eye |
How do I know if I have Dry eye... ?
"Dry Eye" is a common eye syndrome which manifests with one or more of the following symptoms: Irritation , poking sensation, dry feeling, burning, grating sensation etc,. Some times dull heavy sensations can also be a result of dry eye. Dry eye is a syndrome complex of many causes. The commonest among the causes are pollution and climate related evaporation of tears from the exposed eye surface. If you have one or more of these or similar sensations in your eyes, it may be dry eyes.
How often should I use medications for Dry eye ... ?
The frequency of dry eye medications or tear substitutes is usually dependant on the severity of your condition. For mild cases, one or 2 drops a day may suffice, for severe cases even hourly instillation may be needed. Your doctor will generally decide the timing of your tear substitute ; e.g., you may need them just after a journey in the dust or after watching TV or Computer for a long time etc.,
What if I don't treat dry eye. Can I loose sight ... ?
If untreated, Dry eye can progress to a more irritable, troublesome condition called chronic conjunctivitis. It can cause considerable trouble, but is unlikely to lead to loss of sight in most cases. As always, "A stitch in time saves nine". |
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GLAUCOMA |
Glaucoma is second only to cataract as the leading cause of blindness in people over forty. But though awareness about cataract exists to some degree, most people know little or nothing about glaucoma. And that's real tragedy. Because knowledge about glaucoma can help you prevent it from darkening your life. Read about glaucoma and understand how the power to protect your vision lies in the hand of one person -YOU.
How do I know I have glaucoma ... ?
Glaucoma is a "silent" disease. It comes painlessly and gives no clue to the patient of its presence. The patient slowly and gradually begins to loose side or peripheral vision. The loss is so gradual that one would not notice it. The only sure way of diagnosing glaucoma is to have your eye examined for glaucoma by an eye doctor.
What is "pressure of the eye" and what are its normal values ... ?
The "Normal" eye pressure is generally accepted to be less than the 20 to 24 mm Hg range ( based on the method of measurement). Most people would have their eye pressure in the "teens". A glaucoma patient would need to maintain a lower pressure to safeguard his |
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CONJUNCTIVITIS |
A common ( and sometimes epidemic ) inflammation of the front membrane of the eye, it can be made out by the redness "pink eye " of the eye and lid swelling. There are two main types of conjunctivitis -
1. Infective (caused by bacteria or viral)
INFECTIVE CONJUNCTIVITIS tends to spread rapidly, creating epidemics. The virus or bacteria spread by "fomite" and "droplet" route. Physical contact, proximity are the channels of infection transfer. The eye turns red, feels irritable, gritty, watery and discharges yellow or white material. Antibiotic eye drops along with soothing anti-inflammatory eye drops help curtail the infection and shorten its course.
2.Allergic
ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS otherwise called "spring catanh", is seasonal in its occurrence March-April being the peak. it is caused by some pollens and other similar proteins, which irritate the eyes. The children are most commonly affected. This disease is not contagious; the child finds itching and redness as the commonest symptom. Non steroid anti inflammatory eye drops " membrane stabilizer" eye drops and "safer" steroids are used to treat allergic conjunctivitis. Most children "grow out" of the eye allergy as they enter their teens.
Can I use "general" or "common" eye drops for Red eyes ... ?
The causes of "Red Eye" are many, from Infection to Allergy to Pollution induced dryness. The treatment of each differs significantly from the other. So, its preferable to consult your eye doctor before using any eye medication.
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