No one is exempted from crying. From a baby, a toddler, to a teen, or even an adult, we all have cried at some point in time. It is undeniable that our crying accompanies us through both ours highs and lows. But, have you ever wondered what are tears made of? Read on to find […]

Today, we do everything online - from meetings to classes and the like. It's highly convenient that we can still do work even in lockdown. But now that we spend most hours of our day before a screen, can it be harmful? Is screen fatigue real? If so, how do you deal with it? Find […]

A red spot in the eye, or subconjunctival hemorrhage in medical terminology, may occur due to varied factors. Some of these factors are serious medical conditions, while others are due to reasons that do not usually require much attention. Before we start discussing the causes of a red spot on the eye, let’s talk about […]

A stye is an inflammation or infection that occurs on the eyelids. It mostly occurs due to Staphylococcus bacteria. A stye looks similar to a pimple and may occur either on the inner part or outer part of your eyelids. It is a painful condition and may make it difficult to blink your eyes. Also referred […]

Xerophthalmia occurs due to vitamin A deficiency. Lack of sufficient supply of vitamin A to the eyes is the primary cause of childhood blindness and treatable blindness amongst adults. This is because Vitamin A is an essential nutrient for efficiently maintaining epithelial functions. Xerophthalmia can develop amongst males as well as females across ages. However, elderly […]

Imagine sitting at your computer or using your phone. Seeing smudges or specks on the screen can definitely be annoying. Eye floaters are like this but the annoying specks are seen in our actual vision. Are these a bad sign? Learn how to reduce floaters in eyes naturally by following this advice. What are Eye Floaters? Using […]

The retina is a thin layer of tissue connected to the layers of blood vessels that gives oxygen and nourishment. It functions as a sender of visual signals to the brain. However, some people experience a detachment of the retina from its original position. This is known as retinal detachment. Learn more about retinal detachment […]

What causes blepharitis? Blepharitis is an eye condition that affects the eyelids, caused by clogged oil glands that are inflamed and which produce sticky discharge. In addition, it appears like dandruff -  sticking the eyelids together, causing redness, itchiness, and swelling. The symptoms of this condition might be uncomfortable, but it does not last long.  Fortunately, […]