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How to avoid eye infections -- and what to do if you get one

December 01, 2024 3:28 pm

Hand hygiene is essential to avoid getting and spreading an eye infection. Wash your hands well and often, and avoid touching or rubbing your eyes.

Tips to safely use contact lenses in the monsoon

August 14, 2024 6:55 pm

The monsoon season presents a double threat to contact lens wearers

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

Teach children about the importance of eye health

How to reduce the chances of myopia in children

January 13, 2024 9:15 pm

Understanding myopia and taking proactive steps in its management is crucial for parents to ensure their children's visual health.

5 superfoods for sharp eyesight

January 19, 2024 6:32 pm

While a balanced diet is essential for overall health, paying special attention to these eye-friendly foods can provide an extra layer of defense against common eye problems.

Keep your child's eyesight in check with these expert-approved tips

August 28, 2023 4:45 pm

According to Dr Priyanka Singh, Consultant & Eye Surgeon, Neytra Eye Centre, New Delhi, eye diseases are very common in children as they are unable to tell the problems they are facing with their vision. If not treated on time, these gradually become a permanent disease, and the child has to carry it throughout their life.

Conjunctivitis cases surge after heavy rains: What precautions should we take to prevent redness, blurry vision and eye discomfort?

July 27, 2023 11:03 am

‘Cold compresses are good. But consult an ophthalmologist as OTC drops can cause more harm than good. Do not use steroid eye drops on your own unless prescribed by the doctor,’ says Dr Neetu Sharma, Consultant, Ophthalmologist at Fortis Hospital, Noida

Monsoon health: Measures to prevent conjunctivitis this season

July 27, 2023 11:00 am

Dr Anil Radhakrishnan, consultant and clinical associate professor, ophthalmology, Amrita Hospital, Kochi said, "Monsoons are a time when diseases and eye infections are more common due to increased germs and viruses in the air."

Safe Diwali for eyes: Keep away from laser guns, firecrackers

October 22, 2022 10:08 am

The nature of injuries could vary from mild ones, where a spark lands in the eye and there is an abrasion on the cornea, to severe complications, where practically the whole eye is damaged due to the impact of a firecracker hitting the eye.

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Is your child suffering from lazy eye syndrome? Here's some help

June 09, 2019 9:31 am

In case if any discrepancy is seen, an eye specialist should be consulted. For children, it is advisable to have a thorough eye check-up at least once a year.

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Everyday habits that may be harming your eyes

August 28, 2025 10:29 am

Our eyes work tirelessly every day, but small lifestyle habits can strain and damage them over time. From screen overuse to skipping protective measures, here are habits that may be silently hurting your vision.