What is Eye Squint? Squinting, also known medically as strabismus, is a condition where one’s eyes are turned in opposite directions. So, what is squinting? It occurs when the eyes are not properly aligned, causing them to point in different directions. People with squinted eyes may experience issues with depth perception or double vision. Although […]
Author: Dr. Devanshi Shah
Ptosis or Droopy Eyelids
The upper eyelid sags excessively when there is eyelid drooping. It’s possible for the upper eyelid’s edge to be lower than it should be (ptosis), or the upper eyelid may have too much loose skin (dermatochalasis). Eyelid drooping frequently combines the two ailments. The condition is also known as ptosis. What is ptosis or droopy […]
DIABETES AND THE EYE
Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic condition that affects all of the body’s organs, including the eye. According to a 2016 study on a mostly urban population, India has a prevalence of 21.7 percent for diabetic retinopathy. Diabetes eye disease is a developing problem as the number of persons with the disease rises and people are […]
Ptosis
What is droopy eyelids or ptosis? Ptosis is a condition where the upper eyelid becomes droopy and it can be a hindrance to our normal vision and difficulty in day to day life, as in severe cases patients may find it difficult to keep the eyes open as well. It can also be a cause […]