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  • What are the 8 early signs of glaucoma, and why you should be careful

    What are the 8 early signs of glaucoma, and why you should be careful

    Glaucoma is one of the causes of irreversible blindness globally. It's called the "silent thief of sight" and it permanently damages the optic nerve that can affect vision. Awareness of early warning signs is important to treat it properly and save vision.

  • What is glaucoma and intraocular pressure? Understanding the disease, risks, and management

    What is glaucoma and intraocular pressure? Understanding the disease, risks, and management

    Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders causing optic nerve damage, often linked to raised intraocular pressure but not always. Risk factors include age, myopia, diabetes, hypertension, and smoking. It may be asymptomatic initially, later affecting vision. Diagnosis uses tonometry, gonioscopy, and slit-lamp examination. Treatment includes medicines or filtration surgery.

  • Eye health: Why women are more prone to eye diseases than men

    Eye health: Why women are more prone to eye diseases than men

    Eye diseases are not uncommon. They can affect anyone, especially as you age. Many people don’t notice symptoms until their vision is already at risk. As to global statistics, nearly two out of every three people who are blind or visually impaired are women.

  • Prevent glaucoma and vision loss with these 7 eye care habits

    Prevent glaucoma and vision loss with these 7 eye care habits

    Glaucoma may have no cure, but with occasional checkups, a healthy lifestyle, and good eye care, its progression can be maintained. Here’s how early detection and proactive management can support healthy eyesight.

  • Causes, types and symptoms of glaucoma, an eye condition that can lead to blindness if left untreated

    Causes, types and symptoms of glaucoma, an eye condition that can lead to blindness if left untreated

    Glaucoma is a condition that lasts for life. However, studies indicate that early detection, routine eye check-ups, including glaucoma investigations, can make all the difference. Here are 5 types of glaucoma you should know.

  • World Sight Day 2024: How to prevent cataract, myopia and other common eye conditions

    World Sight Day 2024: How to prevent cataract, myopia and other common eye conditions

    Eye health awareness: Taking care of your eyes is essential for maintaining better vision and good health. Regular eye examinations facilitate the early detection and management of common eye conditions, helping to safeguard your eyesight for years to come.

  • All about glaucoma: Causes, symptoms and preventive measures

    All about glaucoma: Causes, symptoms and preventive measures

    Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often due to high intraocular pressure, leading to progressive vision loss and potentially blindness if untreated. Here are a few signs one needs to identify at the early age.

  • What to eat to keep your eyesight sharp, and how to avoid cataract, other age-related eye problems

    What to eat to keep your eyesight sharp, and how to avoid cataract, other age-related eye problems

    Eye care is crucial for a healthy and fulfilling life, especially as you get older. Ageing can cause various problems that affect your eyesight and eye health. Learn how to prevent and treat common eye issues with these essential tips from an expert eye surgeon. Read on and see the difference.

  • Don't see immediate revenue impact from Quark deal: Biocon

    Don't see immediate revenue impact from Quark deal: Biocon

    Biocon has inked a pact with California-based Quark Pharma to co-develop medicines based on the emerging siRNA technology.

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