Eye

A stye, also known as hordeolum is a small, red, tendered, pus-filled (not always) and swollen lump or pimple found on the outer and inner edge of the eyes, somewhere close to eyelashes or eyelids. It is a short-term bacterial infection ...

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is the most common laser eye surgery that is performed to treat myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism. Since its inception, more than 16 million LASIK surgeries have been performed globally . LASIK surgery is an alternative ...

Do your eyes always feel sore, tired and achy? Do the symptoms worsen after you have been reading for a long period of time? Or, maybe your eyes feel strained after a series of text messages on your smartphone. Experiencing any ...

Eye floaters are deposits or tiny specks that float into the field of vision. It is condensation in the vitreous humour - the material that fills the posterior part of your eyes. It appears like black or grey specks, strings, or ...

A rare neuromuscular disease, myasthenia gravis is a type of disease in which your voluntary muscles become easily tired while carrying out any physical activity. As its name suggests, myasthenia gravis is indeed a 'grave muscle weakness' . It is distinguished ...

Conjunctivitis, or pink eye as it is usually referred to, is not uncommon in babies and young children. It is the inflammation of the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is a thin, transparent membrane that lines the whites of the eyes and the ...

With excessive exposure to heat, especially during the summers, it is extremely important that we take steps to protect the organ that enables us to see this beautiful world around us. Your eyes, one of the most important organs that require ...

A condition known as xanthelasma, which is a demarcated yellowish deposit of fat, underneath the skin, usually on or around the eyes, has been linked to heart disease. These yellow formations occur in the upper or lower eyelids near the inner ...

Carrots are undoubtedly a power food. Whether eaten raw or cooked, this root vegetable has some incredible health benefits. Did you know that having carrot juice on a daily basis can be more advantageous than having one or two carrots in ...

It is the month of November and the whole country is gearing up for the biggest festival of the year - Diwali, the festival of lights. This year the festival falls on 04 November. Diwali is celebrated all across the country ...

One of the very demeaning personality traits is having low eyelashes. Being on the face, everyone notices it. If you think the right remedy for thin eyelash is relying on eye cosmetics, then you are wrong. To grow eyelashes at home, ...

Your face is the most visible part that throws up symptoms if anything is wrong with your body. We are more likely to look at our face more; and there are more chances of catching sight of anything different on our ...