The World Health Organization reports that there are approximately 1.9 crore visually impaired children in the world. In India, there are around 34 lakh school-going children with uncorrected vision.
Recognising when a child needs an eye exam is important. Sometimes the signs are obvious, but often they can be subtle.
Phone addiction is silently harming children's eyesight, warns eye surgeon Dr Priyanka Singh. From myopia and squint to lazy ...
Eyemart Express reports that adults should have yearly eye exams; children need them starting at 6-12 months to ensure ...
New, wider vision will help your child see better while they are learning to read or playing thus early eye examinations to ...
Current school vision screenings miss up to 75% of children's vision problems, leading to academic struggles and misdiagnosed ...
Hormone level changes due to growth and development or disease can lead to various eye health issues. Eye changes occur during puberty and menopause, as well as due to low thyroid hormone levels. A ...
Prolonged screen time impacts the eyes and other organs. Constantly sitting and watching screens reduces physical activity in ...
From ‘doom-scrolling’ on smartphones to binge-watching television, people have more than enough access to screens throughout their daily lives. While extra screen time does not necessarily mean a ...
High street optometrists are set to gain expanded powers to treat common and emergency eye conditions under new government proposals. The changes aim to shift more healthcare into community settings ...
All types of eye cancer are rare. The most common types of eye cancer in adults are melanoma and lymphoma. The most common type in children is retinoblastoma. Share on Pinterest wilpunt/Getty Images ...