Blurred vision, eye strain, Headache, inability and difficulty to read, write and watch T.V., bringing books near to face while reading, squizing or frequent blinking both upper lids etc.

Eye surgeon at R.V.S. Eye Centre will examine the patient, after ophthalmic evaluation it is corrected by spectacles, contact lens or vision correction surgery (Lasik, C-lasik, E-lasik, SBK, ICL or Refractive lens exchange).

The most common symptom of cataract is blurred vision. In addition to it patient may experience, frequent change of glasses, glare at night (especially during driving), fading of colours, seeing two/three images with one eye, decreased contrast.

The treatment of Cataract is surgical removal of cataract by Phacoemulsification (suture less cataract surgery) with Intra ocular lens implant. Unfortunately there is no effective medical treatment till date.

There are two types of glaucoma: - (1) open angle glaucoma, (2) closed angle glaucoma. Symptoms of glaucoma are different for each kind. In open angle glaucoma gradual loss of vision, frequent change of glass, or there may be no symptoms at all.

In closed angle glaucoma symptoms are severe eye pain, brow ache, and redness of eye, colored halos, decrease vision, redness, watery eye, headache, nausea and vomiting.

Yes, majority of patients are managed medically. A few require laser treatment. Fewer still require major or minor surgery.

It may be symptomless in the initial stages. Later on it leads to blurred vision, frequent change of glasses, floaters, recurrent painful swelling at lids (stye).

By proper patient counseling to maintain blood sugar levels, lipid profile, change in life style, regular physical exercise, regular eye checkups and appropriate management with either laser, injections or vireo-retinal surgery.

Regular eye checkups for children upto 18 yrs every 6 months, for adults-every year and for diabetics every 6 months.

Uveitis is the inflammation of the Iris, Ciliary body and Choroid. It can be Anterior, Intermediate and Posterior. In the majority of cases Uveitis is idiopathic. Signs and Symptoms of Uveitis are: Eye pain, redness, blurring of vision, increased light sensitivity, floaters and flashes. Uveitis is usually recurrent. Early treatment is very important, otherwise it will lead to complications like: Cataract, Glaucoma, Macular oedema, etc.

Retinal detachment is a condition in which the neurosensory retina is separated from the underlining pigment epithelium and hence loses its functional capacity. Symptoms are: Sudden and severe loss of vision and if not treated properly, it can cause blindness, shrinking and disfiguring of the eye. Retinal detachment is of two types:

Computer Vision Syndrome or Computer Stress Syndrome. Symptoms are dry eye, burning sensation, eye strain, foreign body sensation, irritation, itching in eye, redness of eye, excess watering of eye, increased eye discomfort while reading and watching TV.