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Prevent Serious Eye Problems this Summer and Monsoon

It is true that the scorching Indian summer can usher a sense of relief from the heat but it certainly brings woes to your eyes. Dr. Sanjay Dhawan describes below a few eye problems that you should be careful of especially during this season: Eye Allergies especially spring catarrh Conjunctivitis Dry Eye Trachoma & Swimming Pool Conjunctivitis Other infections

Dr. Sanjay Dhawan In Eye Care / Ophthalmology

Nov 09 , 2020 | 3 min read

Pressure Inside the Eyes Can Damage the Optic Nerve!

The average normal Intraocular pressure is 10 to 21 mHg. A pressure above 21 mHg can slowly damage the retinal nerve fibres and optic nerve at the back of an eye, which forms the main optic nerve carrying visual impulse to the brain. The high pressure of the eyes slowly damages the retinal nerve fibres and Optic nerve, thereby decrease the vision. If not detected well in time, it can lead to an irreversible vision loss. How will you kno

Dr. Parul Sharma In Eye Care / Ophthalmology

Nov 09 , 2020 | 3 min read

Care for Eyes Against Smog & Pollution!

Smog is becoming a real concern these days because it is gradually building up. It cannot do any good to your body and all the effects will only be negative. Have you thought how is it affecting your eyes? Are you not experiencing constant itching? Dr. Parul Sharma, Ophthalmologist at Max Healthcare says, the most common areas affected are: Eyes Throat and Lungs

Dr. Parul Sharma In Eye Care / Ophthalmology

Nov 09 , 2020 | 1 min read

Common Myths and Facts About Cataract

Myth: Cataract is an old age problem Fact: Most cataracts are senile but can occur at any age. They can also be congenital or caused by steroid intake, injury, diabetes or eye inflammations. Myth: Cataract can be prevented by medicines, diet, eye exercise or yoga/Cataract can be cured by eyedrops, diet or yoga.

Dr. Parul Sharma In Eye Care / Ophthalmology

Nov 09 , 2020 | 2 min read

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Simple Home Remedies For Loose Motions

Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h

Dr. Manoj Ranka In Internal Medicine

Feb 22 , 2018 | 2 min read

Indian Diet Plan In Pregnancy

To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.

Dr. Neera Aggarwal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 2 min read

PCOD and PCOS - Symptoms, Causes, Differences & Treatment

Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a syndrome that has taken modern world by storm. Polycystic ovarian disease or syndrome is a very common disease heard in today's younger generation. It is a must that young girls understand this disease at an early stage as well as its causes and future implications. It is a hormonal disorder with: Imbalance of the two female hormones estrogen and progesterone with estrogen taking the upper hand – menstrual irregularities, infer

Dr. Kamna Nagpal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Jun 30 , 2016 | 2 min read

25 Foods and 7 Day Diet Plan to Lower Triglycerides

Triglycerides are a type of fat present in the blood. But in the case of excess triglycerides, it gets stored in different body parts such as the belly, hip, and arms. Normal levels of triglycerides are less than 150 mg/dl. Increased levels of triglycerides are linked to heart diseases, especially in patients who have high levels of bad cholesterol (Low-Density Lipoproteins or LDL) and low levels of good cholesterol (High-Density Lipoproteins or HDL). Include healthy foods to reduce triglycerides.

Aastha Khungar In Nutrition And Dietetics

Jan 24 , 2022 | 2 min read

Want Healthy Eyes for Your Children?

Eating green vegetables and carrot is good for your eyes ……is what we tell our children. But is that enough ? How can you evade problems that can cause vision issues, allergies, squint and other serious eye problems in children? Early detection is the best form of prevention. The signs can help you in assessing if your child is having an eye problem:

Dr. Parul Sharma In Eye Care / Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Nov 09 , 2020 | 1 min read

Tips to Take Care of Our Eyes During Summer and Monsoon

Scorching summer heat can cause numerous problems for your eyes. It is important to care and protect our eyes from the harmful ultraviolet rays of sun and dust especially during this time of the year. Dr. Parul Sharma describes about few common problems that you may witness in monsoon alongside few tips that will safeguard your eyes for a lifetime.

Dr. Parul Sharma In Eye Care / Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Nov 09 , 2020 | 3 min read

Squint and Lazy Eye in Children

Squint or Strabismus/ Crossed Eye is a visual problem in which the eyes are not aligned properly and point in different directions. One eye may look straight ahead, while the other eye turns inward, outward, upward, or downward. The eye turn may be constant or may be seen at certain times only i.e. intermittent. Squint can affect both children and adults.

Dr. Deepali Garg Mathur In Eye Care / Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Nov 13 , 2020 | 4 min read

Don’t Be in the Dark About Squint. Read More About it!

What is Squint? A squint, or strabismus, is a condition in which the eyes do not align properly. Normally, both your eyes should move & focus in the same direction and on the same object. In a person affected by a squint, however, one eye may turn upwards, inwards, outwards or downwards, while the other eye focuses on one spot.

Dr. Parul Sharma In Eye Care / Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Nov 13 , 2020 | 2 min read

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