Eye care guides
Plain-language guides on cataract, children’s eyes, diabetes, glaucoma, LASIK and everyday eye care. Every article is medically reviewed by our founder, Dr. Vinay Patil.
- Cataract
What affects cataract surgery cost in Bengaluru?
The lens you choose, the surgical technique and your insurance all shape the cost of cataract surgery in Bengaluru. Here is what to ask before you decide.
5 min read
- Cataract
Monofocal, toric or multifocal: choosing your cataract lens
A plain-language guide to the intraocular lenses used in cataract surgery, and how to choose the right one for your eyes and lifestyle.
6 min read
- Diabetes
Have diabetes? Why a yearly eye exam protects your sight
Diabetic retinopathy often has no symptoms until it is advanced. Here is why everyone with diabetes needs a yearly dilated eye exam.
5 min read
- Children
Screen time and your child’s eyes: signs of short sight
Short sight (myopia) is becoming more common in children. Learn the warning signs and simple habits that help protect your child’s eyes.
5 min read
- Glaucoma
Glaucoma: the silent thief of sight, and who should get tested
Glaucoma steals side vision without pain or warning. Find out who is at risk and why regular eye pressure checks matter after 40.
4 min read
- Everyday eye care
Dry, tired eyes after long screen hours? What helps
Burning, gritty or tired eyes are common for people who work on screens all day. Practical tips, and when to see an eye doctor.
4 min read
- Glasses and LASIK
Are you a good candidate for LASIK? A Bengaluru guide
Who can have LASIK, the alternatives if you cannot, what recovery is like, and the questions to ask before laser eye surgery in Bengaluru.
6 min read
- Cataract
Cataract surgery recovery: what to do and avoid, week by week
A practical recovery guide after cataract surgery: eye drops, what you can and cannot do, when to return to normal activities and warning signs.
5 min read
- Everyday eye care
Conjunctivitis (pink eye): symptoms, spread and when to see a doctor
How to tell viral, bacterial and allergic conjunctivitis apart, how to stop it spreading at home, and the warning signs that need an eye doctor.
5 min read
- Children
Squint in children: 6 common myths and the facts
Will a child outgrow a squint? Is it lucky? Is surgery the only option? We separate squint myths from facts so parents can act early.
5 min read
- Children
Lazy eye (amblyopia): why early treatment matters
Lazy eye often has no visible sign. Learn the causes, how it is treated with glasses, patching and drops, and why the early years are important.
5 min read
- Retina
Floaters and flashes: when they are harmless and when to act fast
Most floaters are harmless, but a sudden shower of floaters, flashes or a curtain over your vision can mean a retinal tear. Here is how to tell.
4 min read
- Retina
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD): a guide for families
AMD affects central vision in people over 50. Learn the difference between dry and wet AMD, how to check your vision at home, and treatment options.
5 min read
- Glasses and LASIK
10 contact lens safety rules every wearer should follow
Simple habits that prevent serious contact lens infections: hand washing, case hygiene, replacement schedules, water and when to take lenses out.
4 min read
- Glasses and LASIK
Anti-glare, blue light or progressive? Choosing spectacle lenses
Which spectacle lens options are worth paying for: anti-reflective coating, blue light filters, photochromic, polycarbonate and progressive lenses.
4 min read
- Eye safety
Diwali eye safety: preventing firecracker eye injuries
Firecracker injuries to the eye are common during Diwali, especially in children. Simple precautions, and first aid that can save sight.
4 min read
- Glaucoma
How to use glaucoma eye drops correctly, step by step
Glaucoma drops only work when used correctly and every day. A step-by-step technique, tips for remembering doses and common side effects.
4 min read
- Children
Children’s eye tests: a checklist by age, from birth to teens
When children should have eye checks, what is tested at each stage, and the warning signs that mean you should book sooner.
4 min read
- Everyday eye care
Your first comprehensive eye exam: what to expect
What happens during a full eye check-up at an eye hospital, how long it takes, why your pupils may be dilated and what to bring.
4 min read
- Children
Watery, sticky eyes in babies: blocked tear ducts explained
Constant watering or stickiness in a baby’s eye is often a blocked tear duct. How it is managed at home, when it clears and when to see a doctor.
4 min read
- Glasses and LASIK
Reading glasses after 40: understanding presbyopia
Why close-up reading gets harder in your 40s, and the options: reading glasses, progressives, contact lenses and surgery.
4 min read
- Glasses and LASIK
Astigmatism explained: causes, symptoms and treatment
What astigmatism is, why it blurs vision at every distance, and how glasses, toric contact lenses and surgery correct it.
4 min read
- Glasses and LASIK
Long sight (hyperopia): signs in children and adults
Long-sighted people struggle with close focus and eye strain. Learn the signs, why it matters in children, and how it is corrected.
4 min read
- Glasses and LASIK
LASIK, SMILE, PRK or ICL? Comparing ways to stop wearing glasses
A clear comparison of the main vision correction procedures, who each one suits, and recovery, to help you prepare for your consultation.
5 min read
- Children
Myopia control: slowing short sight in children
Short sight that starts young tends to keep increasing. Learn about outdoor time, special lenses and eye drops that can slow it down.
4 min read
- Everyday eye care
Can eye exercises improve your eyesight? Myths and facts
Eye exercises cannot cure short sight or remove the need for glasses. Here is what they can and cannot do, and what genuinely helps your eyes.
3 min read
- Cornea
Keratoconus: when the cornea thins and bulges
Keratoconus causes rapidly changing glasses power and distorted vision, often in teens and young adults. Learn the signs and treatments, including cross-linking.
5 min read
- Cornea
Corneal ulcer (keratitis): an eye emergency
A painful red eye with light sensitivity and a white spot can be a corneal infection. Learn the causes and why urgent treatment protects your sight.
4 min read
- Cornea
Pterygium: the fleshy growth on the white of the eye
Pterygium is a common growth linked to sun, dust and wind. Learn when it is harmless, how to slow it, and when surgery helps.
3 min read
- Eyelids
Stye or chalazion? Treating eyelid lumps at home and in clinic
How to tell a painful stye from a chalazion, safe home care with warm compresses, and when an eyelid lump needs a doctor.
4 min read
- Eyelids
Blepharitis: red, itchy, crusty eyelids
Blepharitis is a common, long-term eyelid inflammation. A simple daily lid-cleaning routine keeps symptoms under control.
4 min read
- Eyelids
Drooping eyelid (ptosis): causes and treatment
A drooping upper eyelid can block vision and, in children, cause lazy eye. Learn the causes, warning signs and surgical options.
4 min read
- Eyelids
Why is my eye twitching? Causes and when to worry
Eyelid twitching is usually harmless and linked to stress, tiredness or caffeine. Learn the simple fixes and the rare signs that need a check.
3 min read
- Retina
Retinal detachment: warning signs that need same-day care
A retinal detachment is an emergency. Know the warning signs, who is at risk, and how prompt treatment saves sight.
4 min read
- Health conditions
High blood pressure and your eyes
Uncontrolled blood pressure can damage the blood vessels of the retina and cause sudden vision problems. Learn the risks and how eye checks help.
4 min read
- Health conditions
Thyroid eye disease: bulging, gritty or double vision
Thyroid eye disease can cause bulging eyes, eyelid retraction, grittiness and double vision. Learn the signs and why smoking makes it worse.
4 min read
- Health conditions
Uveitis: inflammation inside the eye
Uveitis causes a painful red eye, light sensitivity and blurred vision. It needs prompt treatment and is sometimes linked to other health conditions.
4 min read
- Health conditions
Zigzag lines and flashing lights: migraine aura or something else?
Shimmering zigzag lines that spread and fade are often migraine aura. Learn the typical pattern and the signs that need urgent care.
4 min read
- Children
Retinopathy of prematurity: eye checks for babies born early
Babies born early or with low birth weight need timely retina screening. Learn why ROP checks matter and what happens.
4 min read
- Children
Is kajal or surma safe for babies’ eyes?
Applying kajal or surma to babies is a common tradition, but it carries risks of infection and, with some products, lead exposure.
3 min read
- Children
Colour blindness: signs, testing and living with it
Colour vision deficiency is usually inherited and more common in boys. Learn how it is tested, how it affects school and careers, and practical tips.
4 min read
- Children
Itchy eyes in children: allergic conjunctivitis and spring catarrh
Severe itching, ropy discharge and light sensitivity in children may be vernal keratoconjunctivitis (spring catarrh). Learn treatment and why rubbing must stop.
4 min read
- Eye emergencies
Red eye: common causes and when it is an emergency
Most red eyes are mild, but pain, light sensitivity or reduced vision can signal something serious. A guide to telling the difference.
4 min read
- Eye emergencies
Sudden loss of vision: what to do immediately
Sudden vision loss in one or both eyes is always an emergency. Learn the causes and why acting within hours can save sight, and sometimes life.
4 min read
- Eye emergencies
Eye injury first aid: chemicals, dust and blows to the eye
What to do in the first minutes after a chemical splash, something in the eye, a blow or a cut, and what never to do.
4 min read
- Eye emergencies
Double vision: causes and when to seek urgent help
Seeing double can come from the eye itself or from the nerves and muscles that move the eyes. Learn the difference and the warning signs.
4 min read
- Eye emergencies
Bright red patch on the eye: subconjunctival haemorrhage
A painless, bright red patch on the white of the eye is usually a harmless burst blood vessel. Learn why it happens and when to get checked.
3 min read
- Healthy eyes
Foods for healthy eyes: an Indian kitchen guide
Which everyday foods support eye health, from leafy greens and moringa to mangoes and fish, and what diet can and cannot do.
4 min read
- Healthy eyes
Sunglasses that actually protect: a UV guide for Bengaluru
Not all sunglasses block UV. How to choose sunglasses that protect against cataract, pterygium and sun damage, for adults and children.
3 min read
- Healthy eyes
How smoking damages your eyes
Smoking raises the risk of macular degeneration, cataract, dry eye and thyroid eye disease. Quitting lowers the risk at any age.
3 min read
- Eye safety
Holi eye safety: protecting your eyes from colours
Chemical colours and water balloons cause many eye injuries during Holi. Simple precautions and what to do if colour gets into your eyes.
3 min read
- Eye safety
Watching a solar eclipse safely
Looking at the sun during an eclipse can permanently damage your retina. How to watch safely, and what not to use.
3 min read
- Eye safety
Sports eye safety: cricket, badminton and more
Balls, shuttlecocks and rackets cause many eye injuries. Which protective eyewear to use and what to do after a sports eye injury.
3 min read
- Healthy eyes
Eye donation: how one pledge can restore sight
Corneal donation after death can restore sight to people with corneal blindness. Who can donate, how it works and common myths.
3 min read
- Healthy eyes
Eye care after 60: a checklist for parents and grandparents
The common eye conditions after 60, how often to have checks, and practical tips for safer, clearer vision at home.
4 min read
- Health conditions
Eye changes during pregnancy: what is normal and what is not
Pregnancy can cause dry eyes and small vision changes. Learn which changes are temporary and which symptoms need urgent care.
3 min read
- Healthy eyes
Living well with low vision: aids and everyday tips
When vision cannot be fully corrected, magnifiers, lighting, phone features and simple changes at home help people stay independent.
3 min read
- Cataract
Cataract myths: ripe cataracts, laser and eye drops
Should you wait for a cataract to ripen? Can drops dissolve it? We bust common cataract myths so you can decide with confidence.
4 min read
- Everyday eye care
Using eye drops safely, and why steroid drops are risky
How to use eye drops correctly, how long a bottle lasts once opened, and why unsupervised steroid drops can cause glaucoma and cataract.
3 min read
- Healthy eyes
Night blindness: causes and when to get checked
Difficulty seeing in dim light can be caused by vitamin A deficiency, cataract, short sight or inherited retinal conditions.
3 min read