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- Centre For Sight
- June 3, 2022
Optometrists and ophthalmologists are both eye care professionals, but their roles, qualifications, and scope of practice differ significantly. While an optometrist primarily focuses on vision care and prescribing corrective lenses, an ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specialises in diagnosing
- Centre For Sight
- May 20, 2022
Oculopasty is a surgical procedure used to correct a medical problem of the eye or for cosmetic enhancements. Ophthalmologists or eye doctors with special training in reconstructive surgery perform this procedure. This procedure is usually done to treat/ address the
- Centre For Sight
- May 16, 2022
The cornea is often recognized as the window of the eye. It is a fragile part of the eye that needs due care at all times, for it constitutes 2/3rd of the eye’s focusing power. It consists of three main
- Centre For Sight
- May 13, 2022
Also known as ocular hypertension, high eye pressure refers to any situation in which the pressure inside the eye is higher than usual, i.e., greater than 10 to 21 mm Hg. It is a situation in which the intraocular pressure
- Centre For Sight
- May 10, 2022
Strabismus, or pediatric ophthalmology squint, is a disorder in which the eyes do not align in the same direction. It is known as “cross eyes” in common parlance. This misalignment of the eye can be further categorized into Inward turning
- Centre For Sight
- May 2, 2022
Paying attention to the child’s eye health early will help catch problems and ensure that they are addressed while the eyes are still developing, preventing further complications. Getting the child’s eyes checked at an early age is critical if their
- Centre For Sight
- April 21, 2022
Introduction Oculoplastic surgical procedures are performed around the eyes to correct a medical problem and sometimes also for cosmetic reasons. It is one of the most commonly performed procedures around the eyes and has been proven to help fix many
- Centre For Sight
- April 18, 2022
Introduction The term neuro-ophthalmology is quite self-explanatory as it combines neurology and ophthalmology. So, in simple terms, you can say that neuro-ophthalmology deals with neurological disorders that affect the visual system. Neuro-ophthalmologists are professionals with expertise in both these fields
- Centre For Sight
- April 15, 2022
High eye pressure, also known as increased intraocular pressure, occurs when the fluid inside the eye (aqueous humour) does not drain properly, causing a buildup of pressure. If left untreated, elevated eye pressure can lead to conditions such as glaucoma,
- Centre For Sight
- April 11, 2022
Introduction Eye cancer is one of the severe problems that can affect your eyes and cause visual impairment. It is a condition that affects your eye health and your overall health over a period of time. Although eye cancer is