The 20-20-20 rule is a tactic widely used to avoid digital eye strain symptoms. The concept is simple: Every 20 minutes, look up from your screen and focus on an item approximately 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds.
George Bartisch (1535-1607), a German physician who wrote extensively on eye disease in the 16th century, was perhaps the most well-known oculist of his time and is considered by many to be the father of modern ophthalmology
Cotton-wool spots (CWSs) are common retinal manifestations of many diseases including diabetes mellitus, systemic hypertension, and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Clinically they appear as whitish, fluffy patches on the retina and eventually fade with time.
Research studies discovered red to be the best color light to help you sleep, because it increases production of melatonin as well as full darkness. On the other end of the spectrum, blue is the worst.
Uveitis is inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye, which includes the iris, ciliary body, and choroid. It can affect any part of the eye, and different types of uveitis are classified by the location of the inflammation.
Cataracts are a clouding of the natural lens of the eye, which can cause blurry or hazy vision. Cataracts can interfere with daily activities and vision, so removing the clouded lens and replacing it with an artificial lens can significantly improve vision.
1) Sudden appearance of floaters (spots or lines in the vision). 2) Flashes of light. 3) Changes in or loss of central or peripheral vision. 4) Blurry, dark, or empty spaces in field of vision (scotoma). 5) Reduced intensity or brightness of colors. 6) Difficulty seeing at night or in low light. 7) Distorted vision.
It's a laser procedure to address posterior capsule opacification (PCO), a common complication after cataract surgery where the eye's capsule becomes cloudy, leading to blurry vision. A YAG laser creates an opening in the cloudy capsule, allowing light to reach the retina and improve vision. It's typically performed as an outpatient procedure, meaning you can go home the same day.
Procedure of Retina Laser/ Green Laser: A drop or 2 of an anaesthetic solution may be instilled in the eye prior to the procedure to numb (anaesthetise) the cornea after which a focusing lens is placed over the eye. the doctor the treats the affected area with green laser light and the focusing lens is removed.
Dr. Kauntia provides expert-level eye care, which is defined by individual attention, advanced treatment, and customizable treatment plans. This enables the delivery of exceptional eye care.
Dr. Kauntia ensures that her patients receive top-notch eye care that is defined by preventive solutions, advanced procedures, and other relevant aspects that ensure optimal eye health.