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How vision loss can affect memory, mobility and mental health as we age
July 01, 2026 1:42 pm
Researchers from LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), Hyderabad, are examining how poor eyesight may contribute to falls, depression, cognitive decline and loss of independence among older adults.
6-year-old girl dies during cataract procedure at Pune’s Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital
May 20, 2026 5:22 pm
The Pune police are referring the case to an expert committee at Sassoon General Hospital to ascertain whether there was any medical negligence.
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.
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.
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
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