Eye Supervision

COVID-19  How to make yourself away from infection from coronavirus:- Stay home if you can and avoid gatherings of more than ten people. Practice social distancing by keeping a distance of about six feet from others if you must go out in public. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after being in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing; throw used tissues in the trash. If a tissue isn’t available, cough or sneeze into your elbow or sleeve, not your hands. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, handles, desks, computers,...

Heterochromia If you’ve ever met someone with two different eye colors, then you’ve seen what heterochromia looks like. Only three out of every five hundred people have it, though, so it’s not that common (but you might have seen an odd-eyed cat or dog). Heterochromia happens in a few different ways and has a few different causes. Genetic Versus Traumatic Heterochromia In most cases, heterochromia is the simple result of unusual genetics,  a harmless mutation changing the way the pigment develops in one or part of one iris . There are a few famous examples in movies and TV, such as Dominic Sherwood and Anthony Head, who both have blue eyes with a brown patch in one, and Josh Henderson and Alice Eve, who each have one blue eye and one green. Even  people who aren’t born with heterochromia can still develop it as the side effect of injury or disease . Surgery or trauma can cause a change in the appearance of one eye. David Bowie was a famous example of this due to hi...

Schirmer’s Test The eye maintains a stable level of moisture and eliminates foreign particles by producing tears. When your eyes are too dry or too wet, your doctor may perform the Schirmer’s test. The Schirmer’s test is also known as the: dry eye test tear test tearing test Basal secretion test The Schirmer’s test is primarily used to diagnose dry eye syndrome. This is a condition that occurs when the tear glands are unable to produce enough tears to keep the eyes moist. As a result, the eyes can’t get rid of dust and other irritants. This causes stinging, burning, and redness in the eye. Blurred vision is another common symptom of dry eye syndrome. The likelihood of developing dry eye increases with age. The condition is most common in people age 50 and older. The majority of them are women, but dry eye does occur in many men as well. Why Is the Schirmer’s Test Performed? Your doctor will order a Schirmer’s test if they suspect that your eyes ar...

Dry eye is the condition of eye in which our eye doesnot have enough quality tears to lubricate the eye. It is a common problem in adults mostly those who are working in IT sectors.  Causes of dry eye  The natural ageing process. Side effects of certain drugs. Some disease which affect the ability to make tears like collagen vascular disease, sjogren's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis. Eyelid problems which affects the blinking. Symptoms of dry eye Redness. Sensitivity to light. Blurred vision. Eye fatigue. Irritation of eyes. Stringy mucus around the eye. Difficulty in wearing contact lens. 

Sports vision is the field of vision care concerned with improving the visual abilities of athletes (and sports enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels) that are essential for excellence in their chosen sport. An optometrist with expertise in sports vision can thoroughly assess unique visual system. He or she can then recommend the proper eyeglasses or contact lenses, or design a vision therapy program to maximize visual skills for specific sport. All athletes, and especially those in certain high-risk sports, need to consider eye protection. Thousands of children and adults suffer sports-related eye injuries each year, and nearly all can be prevented with the proper protective eyewear. If you participate in an outdoor sport, appropriate sunglasses are a must. Some sport-specific designs may even help you improve your game. Ask your optometrist which type is best suited for your favorite sport. The variety of visual skills needed for sports performance are: Dynamic Vi...

Amblyopia is a vision development disorder in which an eye fails to achieve normal visual acuity, even with prescription eye glasses & contact lens. It's also called lazy eye, amblyopia begins during infancy and early childhood. In most cases, only one eye is affected. But in some cases, reduced visual acuity can occur in both eyes. Particularly if lazy eye is detected early in life and promptly treated, reduced vision can be avoided. But if left untreated, lazy eye can cause severe visual disability in the affected eye. Amblyopia sign & symptoms Because amblyopia typically is a problem of infant vision development , symptoms of the condition can be difficult to discern. However, a common cause of amblyopia is strabismus. So if you notice your baby or young child has crossed eyes or some other apparent eye misalignment, se an eye doctor immediately preferably one who specializes in children's vision. Another clue that your child may have amblyopia is i...

Digital rules, and most people these days are glued to a screen for several hours a day, slowly eroding away their precious eyesight. Whether at home, at the office, or even while travelling, it is almost hard to imagine life without mobile screens, computer screens and the television! For corporate professionals, both their professional and social life often involves staring intently at a screen. For these reasons, a lot of computer users today are developing ‘digital eye strain' or ‘computer vision syndrome' and experience symptoms such as eye strain, headaches, dry eyes and blurred vision. If you spend a lot of time looking at a screen and have started to experience any of these symptoms, the first thing to do is to reduce your screen time. Below are some useful tips to take better care of your eyes: 1. Place the computer screen at least 20 inches away from you Ideally, the computer screen should be between 20-40 inches away from you. If it is too close or ...