Wednesday, 27 March 2013

Tears are not merely an outlet for emotions; they are imperative for the well-being of the eye as they bathe the eye, keep it lubricated and cleanse it off dust and other particles. They are also a shield from infections. Vital proteins, electrolytes and vitamins constitute tear...

Tuesday, 19 March 2013

According to surveys, 7,685,237 people in USA aged 40 and older suffer from Diabetic Retinopathy. Diabetic Retinopathy or Diabetic Eye Disease is an ailment of the small blood vessels of the retina of the eye in people with diabetes. The vessels swell and leak liquid into the retina or abnormal new blood...

Friday, 15 March 2013

Eyes are the mirror to ones soul. Eyes are the windows which look at the world and learn and savor color and texture; people and places. Surveys have shown that people dread losing the sense of sight more than any other sense. Thus, one might think that eyes should be a part of the human anatomy which should...

Thursday, 7 March 2013

Cataract is the phenomenon of the clouding of the natural lens of the eye. This natural lens is located behind the iris and pupil and helps focus light and enables clear vision. As one ages the lens of the eye becomes dense and cloudy and so the light entering the eye becomes scattered. This causes...