What is keratoconus ? Keratoconus or conical cornea is an eye disease or condition in which front of your eye or cornea gets thinner and thinner bulging outward forming a cone shape. This change in shape of cornea results in blurred vision and can also result in more sensitivity to bright lights and glares. Generally both the eyes are affected by Keratoconus, though the degree of damage differs in both eye. It affects one eye more than other. At an early stage of this disease, the vision problems can be managed with the help of glasses or lenses. But if the stage advances, corneal surgery or c ..read more

What is mucormycosis? Mucormycosis also commonly referred to as the ‘black fungus’ is a rare but life-threatening fungal infection caused by a group of moulds called mucormycetes. These fungi are present throughout the environment. It most commonly affects the sinuses, brain or the lungs after inhaling fungal spores from the air. How does it spread?                                         &n ..read more

There are many questions in your mind right now about why we focus on women’s eye health rather than just eye health. Are women more likely to get affected by eye diseases? Are men not at any risk? All your questions will be answered in this article. More than 65% of people affected by visual impairment and blindness are women. It doesn’t mean men are not affected by eye diseases. They are also involved, but some factors highlight or increase the risk of women getting affected by an eye disease. Factors that make women more prone to eye illnesses Age:- As we all know, women’s life expectancy ..read more

Maintaining a well-balanced, healthy diet is key to keeping your eyes healthy, and may help reduce your risk for developing eye conditions. Don’t take your eyes for granted! These are the top 5 foods for Healthy Eyes. Fish Oily fish are fish that have oil in their gut and body tissue, so eating them offers higher levels of omega-3 rich fish oil. the fish that contains the most beneficial levels of omega-3s are Salmon and Tuna. Nuts and Legumes Nuts are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, nuts like walnuts and cashews also contain a high level of vitamin E, which can protect the eye from ag ..read more

Glaucoma is a disorder in which the pressure inside the eye increases beyond the normal limit of 21mmhg causing irreversible damage to the nerve leading to a decrease in vision with eventual blindness. This disease is known to run in families and patients with family history must undergo a regular evaluation with an eye doctor who specializes in that field. We, at Rushabh Eye Hospital and Laser Center, provide a dedicated team of doctors, with years of experience in the field of glaucoma, to help in diagnosing and treating you for the same. Glaucoma can affect children, as well as adults ..read more

What happens to an eye with diabetic retinopathy: Here are the Symptoms, Signs, Treatment for the Diabetic Retinopathy by Rushabh Eye Hospital. Symptoms: Initially patient can experience black Spots or strings seen floating in the field of vision (floaters), blurring of vision which is not improving with spectacle use, difficulty in reading,  frequent change in glasses and impaired color vision. Eventually as the disease progresses there could be a sudden severe loss in vision.   Signs: Formation of micro aneurysms (balloon like dilatation of the small blood vessels), maybe the ear ..read more

Diabetic retinopathy occurs when diabetes damages the tiny blood vessels in the retina. At this point, most people do not notice any changes in their vision. As November is Diabetes Eye Disease Awareness Month, let us take this opportunity to gain knowledge about Diabetic Retinopathy. Symptoms: Initially patient can experience black Spots or strings seen floating in the field of vision (floaters), Blurring of vision which is not improving with spectacle use, difficulty in reading,  Frequent change in glasses, and Impaired color vision Eventually, as the disease progresses there could be a ..read more

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, the schools and colleges have remained shut for over five months which has adversely affected the students across the country. Although online sessions are being organized for students to continue their education, increased screen time has put eye health in danger. Along with school supply shopping and purchasing those back-to-school clothing items, it’s time to make comprehensive eye exam appointments for the kids. Conveniently, August is designated as Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month! Kids and adults alike need a thorough eye examination. Optometrists r ..read more

While dry eye affects millions of people, it is frequently underdiagnosed. Many dry eye sufferers do not recognize their symptoms are due to dry eye, but early treatment can improve quality of life and decrease progression of severity over time. Symptoms of dry eye will vary from person to person, but may including burning, itching, excessive tearing, and blurred vision What is dry eye? Dry eye is a condition that results due to a change in the quantity or quality of the tear film , Which is the moisture layer covering the surface of your eye . The tear film provides nutrition and protecti ..read more

Envision an existence without sight. Scary and troublesome right? Eyes are such a significant organ of the human body. They help us to see the beauty of this magnificent world. Still, we pay so little attention to our eyes. When we suffer regular headaches or squint while reading or have trouble seeing distant objects, we delay going to an ophthalmologist until the issue takes a serious turn. For what reason is eyecare in India so low on our priority list? For what reason do we disregard such a vital organ? Affected vision isn’t an individual issue because it not only impacts people’s personal ..read more