Lucknow Teenage Boy Develops App To Detect Cataract At Early Stage
A data scientist of UPTSU Satya Swarup said, “Through this app, we want to revolutionise cataract screening in rural India.” The camp began with a demonstration of the app and free screenings for participants.
Sep 03, 2023, 18:10 PM IST
Myth Vs. Fact: 5 Biggest And Most Common Misconceptions About Cataracts
Cataracts are the most common type of age-related eye condition. Here are some common myths about cataracts, debunked!
Aug 25, 2023, 10:53 AM IST
High Blood Sugar: How Diabetes Can Be Dangerous For Eye Health
Impact of diabetes on eyes
Jun 22, 2023, 09:25 AM IST
High Blood Sugar: How Diabetes Can Affect Eyes, Expert Explains
People with diabetes should manage their blood sugar levels through healthy eating, exercise, and medication as prescribed by their healthcare provider.
Apr 14, 2023, 17:51 PM IST
Muzaffarpur eye hospital's OT, pharmacy sealed after 13 people lose vision following cataract surgery in Bihar
A total of 13 people so far have lost their eyesight following cataract surgery at a local eye hospital in Muzaffarpur, District civil surgeon Dr Vinay Kumar Sharma said.
Dec 04, 2021, 23:32 PM IST
Cataract surgery mitigates death risk in older women
Cataract surgery is associated with a 37 to 69 percent reduced risk of death due to pulmonary, accidental, infectious, neurologic and vascular diseases and cancer.
Oct 27, 2017, 16:21 PM IST
Cataract behind 63% blindness cases in India: Experts
According to a group of ophthalmologists, who were speaking to the media at Rajendra Prasad Eye (RP) Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences at the AIIMS, India currently has the highest numbers of blind and visually impaired people.
Sep 02, 2017, 15:38 PM IST
Cataract likely to elevate depression in oldies
The problem in vision can cause oldies to become isolated, alone and delve deeper into depression which might make them less likely to seek treatment for cataracts, the study said.
Dec 03, 2016, 14:11 PM IST
Vitamin C reduces risk of cataract progression
According to a latest reports eating a diet rich in Vitamin C can slow down the risk of cataract progression by a third.
Mar 25, 2016, 19:26 PM IST
Soon, eye drops to clear up cataracts
Scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have discovered a new chemical that could be added to eye drops to help clear up cataracts, the leading cause of blindness.
Nov 08, 2015, 16:18 PM IST
New compound can reverse cataract
A team of scientists has identified a new chemical that can be used in eye drops to reverse cataracts which are a leading cause of blindness worldwide.
Nov 06, 2015, 16:48 PM IST
These new eye drops could reverse cataracts!
Good news for people suffering from eye cataracts!
Nov 06, 2015, 14:12 PM IST
Home eye care service launched in Delhi
With an aim to making eye care more accessible, a leading health institution here on Friday launched its home eye-care services.
Sep 11, 2015, 22:54 PM IST
