Eye care tips for lockdown

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused the whole world to go into a lockdown. All of us, the old, the not-so-old and the young, are all spending more time indoors. And, we are all experiencing the effect that it has on our health, both mental and physical. 

As we stay indoors and spend more and more time looking at one type or another of glowing screens, trying to get work done from home or to be entertained, the human eye; that most overlooked of organs is taking up a lot of strain, and this manifests as; dry or watery eyes, shoulder and neck pain, blurring of vision and severe headaches. 

Following are some tips to take care of our eyes:

1. The 20-20-20 rule: this rule says that after every 20 minutes of viewing, take a 20 second break and look at an object about 20 feet away. This repositions and refocuses the eye, reducing strain.
2. Reduce screen time: unless absolutely necessary, reduce screen time on all your devices. 
3. Take a break: get up, exercise, walk around the house, loosen your body and give your eyes something else to look at.
4. Make an actual phone call: YES! Rather than texting or video calling, make an actual voice call. You will be surprised at how effective that direct human contact can be, both psychologically and otherwise, and give your eyes a break at the same time.
5. Screen-free meal time: do not eat any of your meals in front of any type or size of screen. Make it family time. This is an idea that you could continue after lockdown lifts.
6. Read a chapter from a book: yes, just a chapter, not the whole book, preferably in a well lit area. This is counterintuitive, but it works.

Then there are the traditional tips: washing face with cold water; applying cucumber slices or aloe vera to relieve eye tension; drinking lots of water and eating healthy food.

Blog Reviewed By: Dr. Lalit Kumar

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Lasik surgey: Experience Better Vision

Bladeless LASIK is a refractive treatment surgery which treats surgical procedures of common vision problems such as farsightedness, nearsightedness, presbyopia, and astigmatism. Bladeless LASIK is also known as all laser LASIK or IntraLase. This LASIK surgery is different to other LASIK surgeries as this surgery is created flap by using a laser opposite to a manual blade. Bladeless LASIK is boon for the people with thin corneas as these people are not suitable for the general LASIK treatment due to its precision. Bladeless LASIK has a quality to consistently producing corneal flaps thin enough to treat people with thin corneas and an outpatient procedure.

Lasik means laser assisted in-situ keratomileusis eye surgery that achieve 20/25 vision or better that is good for most eye activities. This technique is reducing the individual dependence on eyeglasses or contact lenses. The eye surgeon is capable to develop a tiny flap in the patient’s cornea, with the support of femtosecond computer technology. The laser operates at extremely high speed and permit tissue to be targeted and divided at the molecular level without heating or impacting surrounding tissues, with the control of the computer. The bladeless laser treatment creates corneal flap in much more precise manner in comparison to the traditional microkeratome blade. Further, a standard laser is used to make the appropriate adjustments. The surgery commonly takes less than five minutes and a painless process.


Bladeless LASIK surgery supports surgeon to provide a more accurate and flap on the eye that will fall back into place naturally. The difference in flap structure created by the bladeless laser may reduce the chance of cells growing underneath and pushing up the flap (epithelial in-growth) to create an irregular corneal surface with accompanying vision defects. Sometimes, bladeless laser show light sensitivity as a side effect, but it can resolve soon. LASIK surgery also gives rare complications such as dry eyes or temporary visual disturbances. The bladeless laser surgery is as specific treatment facility and totally depends on the recommendation of the eye surgeon.

Amrit Hospital, Chennai has a good track record in bladeless Lasik surgery at chennai . The hospital has a good team of doctors. The hospital has a patient centric approach and friendly environment and offers best bladeless Lasik Surgery in Tamil Nadu. 


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Eye Care Hospital Chennai

Can you imagine a world without Eyes…...

Our eye allows us to enjoy the beauty of the world, observe new things and undertake new adventures. It is one of the most important gift that God has offered to us.

Eye is one of the most important organ in human body.  It is a sensitive part so we have to take a lot of care to protect and keep it safe. Recently a lot of eye diseases are discovered and people are suffering from this.

Amrit Hospital a complete medicare hospital help you to solve all your eye related problems.

It is one of the Best Eye Hospital in Chennai which provides advanced facilities and treatments at affordable price. We provide experienced doctor’s services based on patient’s expectations.

Our specialization streams :

• OPhthalmology
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Chest Medicine
• Dermatology
• Diabetology
• ENT
• General Medicine and Geriatrics
• General surgery
• Orthopedics
• Physiotherapy
• Urology

We offers sophisticated facilities includes 24hr laboratory with auto analyser, QBC machine, well organized consulting and waiting rooms, pharmacy, 2 major operation theaters and mediclaim procedures.

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Computer Vision Syndrome

Computer Vision Syndrome is otherwise known as Digital Eye Strain. Over utilization  of computers in the workplace may cause number of health related problems. Eye related diseases are the most commonly occurring problem because of computer use. Some people may have continued impaired or reduced visual abilities like blurred distance vision even after work.

Uncorrected vision conditions, poor VDT design and workplace ergonomics  and a highly demanding visual task can all contribute the development of visual symptoms and complaints.

Symptoms

1. Strain of eye
2. Blurred distance vision
3. Blurred near vision
4. Headache
5. Double vision and Dry eyes, watery eyes
6. Fatigue
7. Shoulder pain, Neck pain and back pain

These are the main symptoms of computer vision syndrome.

Management

You can manage this problem by following some certain conditions they are :

• Must check the height arrangement of the computer.
• Check and reduce the brightness of computer screen.
• Reduce the amount of lighting of room to match the computer screen

Appropriate body Position for PC use

• Location of PC’s screen : The computer screen should be 15 to 20 degrees below eye level .
• Lighting : Must reduce the lighting of room to match the PC’s screen.
• Chairs must be comfortably padded and conform to the body.
• Rest breaks - To prevent eyestrain, try to rest your eyes when using the computer for long periods

Amrit Hospital provides best Treatments for Computer Vision Syndrome at an affordable costs under the guidance of best ophthalmologists in chennai

Refractive Errors Of Eyes

When the light rays are not properly focused into retina of the eye , a refractive error results and vision is not clear. These imperfections in the focusing power of the eye are called refractive errors.

The common refractive errors are:

1. Myopia, or Nearsightedness

It is the most common refractive error in which close objects are seen clearly, but the distant objects appear blurred. Myopia occur when the eye ball is more longer or when cornea/ lens being too curved. Head ache and eye strain are the other symptoms of myopia.

Nearsightedness can be corrected with contact lenses, eye glasses , laser and other refractive surgery.

2.Hyperopia, or Farsightedness

Hyperopia is common in most of the people. In farsightedness the distant objects are seen clearly but near or close objects are appear blurred. When the lens of the eyes are not curved enough which prevents incoming light from focusing directly on the retina, results hyperopia or farsightedness.

3. Astigmatism

Astigmatism is a common eye condition that corrected by eyeglasses, contact lenses, or laser or other surgery. Head ache, eye irritation, eye strain are some symptoms of astigmatism. It is caused when the eye is not completely round. 

Symptoms are :

• Blurred vision at all distances.
• Sensitivity to light.
• Headache
• Eye strain 
  
  

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Glaucoma Treatment In Chennai

Glaucoma, condition of increased pressure in the eye ball, which lead to damage to the optic nerve. It is possible to deal with this disease through medications such as eye drops, and if not benefited drugs could resort to surgery. High pressure in the eye because of the accumulation of watery fluid inside the eye, leading to high intraocular pressure, and thus damage to the optic nerve tissue.

Symptoms Of Glaucoma

• Blurred vision.
• The appearance of rainbow-colored circles around bright lights.
• Severe eye and head pain.
• Nausea or vomiting
• Sudden vision loss
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Laser surgery is now popular though the long-term success rates. The most common type performed for open-angle glaucoma is called trabeculoplasty. 

Amrit Hospital provides Glaucoma Treatment In Chennai.

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