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Can eyesight be improved naturally in kids? Ask Dr Shalini

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  With the alarming number of vision-related problems in kids, you will be looking for ways to ensure your child’s healthy vision and best eyesight from toddler to college years. The lack of time outdoors along with the increased use of technology are the leading reasons for the eyesight problems faced by children. Spending too much time watching television, scouring the internet on a computer, playing games on mobile phones or reading on digital tablets can be harmful to your child’s health and especially affect their eyesight. With some timely measures and precautions, most of the eyesight-related problems that are common among young children and adolescents can be curbed. You can suspect that the eyesight of your child is at risk if they are having difficulties while reading or watching TV. When you notice any changes in your child’s vision the first and best thing to do is to schedule an eye exam for your child. A children’s eye specialist can rule out any vision problems ...

Easy Tips to follow for a Healthy Eyesight this Monsoon

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Monsoons are the perfect reason for some people to stay in with a good book or a Netflix Marathon while some others love enjoying themselves with children by getting wet in the rain. The monsoon weather is enjoyed in many ways, but the weather change and rising humidity also come with the risk of several viral and bacterial infections. It is particularly important to prioritize the protection of your eyes during the monsoon season. Eye diseases like conjunctivitis, eye flu, styes and corneal ulcers that are common during the monsoon weather can be avoided by maintaining good personal hygiene. You can achieve good eye health by practising proper eye care and protecting them from infections during the monsoon. Easy eye health tips to follow during the monsoon You can maintain good eye care in the monsoon by following some simple tips that will keep your eyes protected from seasonal infections. Read on the blog to get familiar with a few important eye care tips to maintain good eye ...

What can we do for Digital Eyestrain relief?

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  Digital screens have become an integral part of our daily life, be it for work, education or entertainment. Spending too much time on digital screens can result in blurry vision, dry eyes, computer eye strain, eye discomfort, or pain in your head, neck and shoulders. Eye twitching and red eyes are the other symptoms of viewing digital screens for a prolonged period. According to the Vision Council of America, symptoms of computer eye strain or digital eye strain are found in 59 per cent of people who routinely use digital devices. When engaged in activities that demand intense concentration such as using a computer you will be blinking 66 per cent less frequently. This will increase the chances of causing eye strain or drying out of your eyes. You may not be able to limit the amount of time staring at a computer screen due to work obligations. In this blog, we discuss some important things you should know to be more comfortable while spending time on digital screens and reduc...