Introduction: TExperiencing redness, excessive tears, or irritation in your eyes? If so, then you might be suffering from dry eyes. This generally occurs when you spend long hours on any digital device, while sitting in an airconditioned room, traveling in aircrafts, or even riding a bike.   Tears help our eyes to stay healthy and … The post Understanding Dry Eye: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment appeared first on MMJoshi Eye Institute ..read more

Introduction: There are many different eye conditions and diseases that can affect a child’s vision. Early detection and treatment are important to avoid lifelong visual impairments. If you or your pediatrician suspects an eye problem or if your child fails a vision screening at school, then consult a pediatric ophthalmologist for further evaluation and diagnosis. … The post 5 Common Eye Problems in Kids appeared first on MMJoshi Eye Institute ..read more

Introduction: Vacations are a time to relax and rejuvenate, but it’s important to remember that our eyes need care and attention just like the rest of our body. Whether you’re planning a beach getaway, a mountain trek, or a city break, there are a few simple steps you can take to protect your eyes and … The post Eye care during a vacation appeared first on MMJoshi Eye Institute ..read more

Introduction: Aging is a natural phenomenon. Just like all other organs in our body, aging brings about eye problems and vision related changes. These vision problems also bring about challenges in dealing with our day-to-day activities. Most elderlies face issues such as losing the ability to see far away objects, trouble in distinguishing colours and … The post What causes Vision Problems in the Elderly appeared first on MMJoshi Eye Institute ..read more

Ever wondered why your eyes itch? Itchy eyes, burning or irritated eyes, red eyes are all symptoms of eye allergies. An eye allergy develops when your eye comes in contact with any allergens or substance that irritates the eye. Understanding Eye allergies Ocular allergy or eye allergy also known as Allergic conjunctivitis is an inflammatory … The post Natural way to improve Child’s Eye health appeared first on MMJoshi Eye Institute ..read more

Ever wondered why your eyes itch? Itchy eyes, burning or irritated eyes, red eyes are all symptoms of eye allergies. An eye allergy develops when your eye comes in contact with any allergens or substance that irritates the eye. Understanding Eye allergies Ocular allergy or eye allergy also known as Allergic conjunctivitis is an inflammatory … The post Eye Allergies appeared first on MMJoshi Eye Institute ..read more

Squint Squint’ is a misalignment of eyes where both eyes point in different directions, commonly known as cross-eyes. Parents consider squint as a harmless cosmetic blemish, little do they know that uncorrected squint over a period of time reduces vision in the squinting eye, and can cause permanent visual impairment of one eye. In our … The post Squint a stumbling block for children’s psychological growth appeared first on MMJoshi Eye Institute ..read more

Does pregnancy affect the eye? Yes! ocular changes occur commonly during pregnancy. Although most of are physiologic responses to the metabolic, hormonal, and immunologic modifications to adopt the gestational product, there is some serious pathology that may develop, exacerbate, or even resolve over the course of pregnancy which requires prompt diagnosis and management. The pathological … The post Eye conditions and care during pregnancy appeared first on MMJoshi Eye Institute ..read more

Unable to see nearby objects clearly is a normal part of aging. Known as presbyopia, this typically becomes noticeable in your early forties. Eventually it happens to everyone. One of the signs of presbyopia is when you start holding newspapers, books or mobiles further away, i.e.at the arm’s length, in order to read and recognize … The post Age-Related Presbyopia appeared first on MMJoshi Eye Institute ..read more

Technology advancement has led to exponential use of digital devices. Further there was an increase in the use of digital devices during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020), which hugely impacted the eyes, leading to ocular strain, chronic backache, shoulder, and neck pain, in many. What is Computer Vision Syndrome? It’s a chronic stress injury due to … The post Understanding and Preventing Computer Vision Syndrome appeared first on MMJoshi Eye Institute ..read more