Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is inflammation of the thin clear lining over the white part of the eye. The three common types are viral, bacterial, and allergic. Viral pink eye is usually watery and very contagious. Bacterial pink eye is more likely to cause thick sticky discharge. Allergic conjunctivitis usually causes intense itching and often
Keratoconus is a condition in which the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye, becomes thinner and bulges forward, causing blurred and distorted vision. It often starts in the teens or 20s, which is why many young patients in India are diagnosed during college or early working years. The two big goals of treatment
CR-39, polycarbonate, Trivex, and high-index lenses all correct vision well, but they are not equal in clarity, safety, thickness, or price. CR-39 is usually the clearest and cheapest, but thicker and less impact-resistant. Polycarbonate is thinner and very tough, so it suits children and active lifestyles. Trivex is a premium “best balance” option with strong
Squint, also called strabismus, means the eyes are not pointing in the same direction. In children, early treatment matters because a squint can lead to lazy eye (amblyopia) and poor depth perception if ignored. Treatment may include glasses, patching, eye drops, exercises in selected cases, Botox, or strabismus surgery. Not every child needs surgery, and
LASIK, SMILE, SILK, and Contoura Vision can all reduce dependence on glasses, but they are not interchangeable. LASIK remains the most versatile option. Contoura Vision is a customized form of LASIK, not a separate surgery family. SMILE and SILK are flap-free lenticule procedures mainly used for myopia, often with astigmatism. SILK is newer, so its
Cataract surgery is usually a short, safe, same-day procedure that replaces the eye’s cloudy natural lens with a clear artificial lens. Before surgery, your eye doctor checks your vision, measures your eye, and helps you choose the right lens implant. On the day, your eye is numbed, the cataract is removed through a tiny opening,
