Introduction Digital eye strain (DES), also known as computer vision syndrome or ocular asthenopia, is a common condition affecting many individuals in the digital age. It encompasses a range of visual and ocular symptoms arising from prolonged use of digital devices such as computers, tablets, and smartphones. The prevalence of DES varies widely, with studies …
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Dry eye is a common condition that affects many individuals, causing discomfort and hindering daily activities. In the quest for effective remedies, researchers have turned their attention to omega-3 fatty acids, renowned for their potential health benefits. What are omega 3 fatty acids? Omega-3 fatty acids (FAs) are important fats that our bodies need for …
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Eye cosmetics such as eyeliners, eye shadows, and mascaras are widely used by people all around the world to enhance the appearance of their eyes. However, it is important to note that improper use of eye cosmetics can lead to various eye infections, including conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer, blepharitis, and styes. One of the key ways …
It is the type of glaucoma that occurs secondary to long term steroid intake (Topical, inhalational, oral, or any other route) There are basically two terms under this umbrella of secondary glaucoma. Steroid induced ocular hypertension It is the condition where steroid intake has caused the intraocular pressure or the eye pressure to increase. But …
Contact lens are generally used for cosmetic purposes, to replace spectacles in correcting the refractive power and for therapeutic purposes. They are a safe option if used correctly, cleaned, disinfected and stored. If not properly used, can lead to blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction, conjunctivitis, and also sight-threatening microbial corneal ulcer and endophthalmitis (Juhong et al., …
Follow the link to know about the retina. Layers of retina The retina is made up of 10 layers where different types of nerve cells connect with each other and finally exit the eye through the optic nerve. Follow the link to know about the nerve cell The important nerve cell related to glaucoma, is …
It is also called a neuron. What is a nervous system? The signals of perception like pain, touch, vision, etc. are transmitted to the brain and in turn, the brain sends signals to the parts of the body. This is done with the help of nerves. They act as wires which send weak electrical pulses …
The parts of the eye that you can see are When a line is drawn along the center of the eye and a plane is passed through it and the plane is visualized, we see all the structures that are present along that plane. The structures from the front to back are Fluid inside the …
The eyeball contains two types of clear fluid. One type of fluid (Vitreous Humour) is stable but the other type of fluid called “Aqueous Humour” (Figure 1) is constantly produced and drained from the eye (Figure 2). This maintains a particular pressure inside the eye called intraocular pressure. This pressure helps maintain the size and …
It is the part of the optic nerve that is inside the eye. It is the place where the nerves present in the retina join and exit the eye. It is also the place where the blood vessels of the retina enter and exit the eye. Follow the link to know – what is retina??? …
