LASIK stands for “laser in situ keratomileusis.” The word “keratomileusis” comes from the Greek words “kerato,” meaning cornea, and “mileusis,” meaning shaping. It is a type of refractive surgery that corrects vision problems caused by an irregular shape of the cornea, the clear, round dome at the front of the eye. For many people, LASIK …
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We’ve all experienced blurry vision at some point. It’s something that’s easy to pass off as trivial and sometimes, it indeed is. But at other times, blurry vision could be a symptom of a more pressing issue. You may be left wondering if you should see an eye specialist doctor in this context or not. …
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Have you ever wondered how your brain captures images? Of course, the short and obvious answer is eyes. The thoughtful response is the retina. The retina is the innermost layer at the very back of our eyeballs that holds photo-receptor cells. As the retina plays a primary role in developing images and sending signals to …
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Nature’s paintbrush works around the year painting the four seasons in different hues. In India, the bright hues of the fall get tinted with shades of grey every year after Diwali. That’s when the season of Air Pollution takes over. This year as well the air quality in Delhi NCR has worsened post festivities and …
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The pleasant cold nights and the early morning breeze have marked the arrival of winter. As the temperature starts to dip, cold and flu are here too. As we shift towards warmer clothes and food, it is also important to look after our eyes. People tend to believe that the only time you should shield …
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