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4 who caught infection post-surgery unlikely to regain sight in affected eye

October 10, 2024 5:12 am

Doctors at the M&J Institute of Ophthalmology, Ahmedabad, where the patients were referred to, said at least four of them are unlikely to get back their sight in the eye affected by the Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI).

Check out these tips to take care of your cataracts

July 14, 2024 1:25 pm

Aging is the most common cause associated with the development of cataracts.

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As cataract surgeries lead to eye infections, Health Dept probes

July 13, 2024 1:28 am

Health Secretary Narayan Swarup Nigam, recently, held a meeting with the doctors of the eye department of all government hospitals in the state.

Don't believe the hype; it is not okay to apply castor oil on your eyes

June 24, 2024 1:30 pm

Dr Navya C, senior consultant opthalmologist at Athreya Hospital advises people to not use castor oil to treat serious eye problems

What causes post-cataract infection? Are solutions used in surgery to blame?

December 17, 2022 2:02 pm

‘Cataract surgery uses at least six to seven different kinds of liquids, such as intraocular saline, intraocular solution and viscoelastic gel. Any causative agent in these can cause an infection. Bulk surgeries, without changing instruments or following proper hygiene protocols, are triggers too,’ says Dr Manish Joshi, ophthalmologist and eye surgeon at Apollo Hospital, Ahmedabad

Eyesight of 10 feared hit after cataract surgery

December 14, 2022 3:10 am

Dr Swati Devanhalli, head of MJ Institute of Ophthalmology, said that five patients, aged between 50 and 60 years, were referred and admitted on various dates for treatment, and were discharged as of Tuesday.

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Is there a link between obesity and eye problems?

November 10, 2022 10:24 am

According to Dr Neeraj Sanduja, ophthalmologist and eye surgeon, when it comes to the eyes, obesity can cause serious "sight-threatening retinal diseases"

Tips to choose the right artificial lens after cataract surgery

November 08, 2022 5:18 pm

"The lens may be replaced with an artificial lens called an intraocular lens implant (IOL), placed at a position as close to the normal physiological position of the natural lens. Or one may wear eyeglasses or contact lenses to compensate for the missing lens," said Dr Sanjeev Taneja, ophthalmologist

Negligence complaint against hospital as patient ‘loses eyesight’ after cataract surgery

June 14, 2022 9:58 am

Last week, the patient underwent a cataract surgery in her left eye due to low vision. However, as per the allegations, she lost vision in her operated eye due to medical negligence on the part of the doctors.

Some dos and don'ts to follow after your cataract surgery

May 26, 2022 4:32 pm

Minimal incision cataract surgery (MICS) is a newer stitch-free surgery that aids in a faster and gentler recovery. Nonetheless, cataract surgery necessitates some post-operative precautions.