Eye Care
Since the driving reason behind the beginning of Divyajyotihospital was based on offering the best ophthalmology and dentistry treatments to patients across the length and breadth of this country.
Starting from Cataract Surgery with the help of Phacoemulsification, advanced Retinal surgeries; Glaucoma treatment, retinal angiography, Spectral OCT for Retina, Laser treatment of retina (Diabetic /AMD/BP), Contact Lens services, Paediatric Ophthalmology, Computerized eye testing and eye muscle exercise and Eye ultrasound; we have the best equipments and a state-of-the-art facility to offer best diagnosis and subsequent treatment procedures to patients suffering from eye related conditions.
CATARACT
Cataract is a natural part of the eye’s aging process and is the primary reason of treatable blindness in our country. At DivyaJyoti Hospital, we offer surgery for cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation in a very simple and safe surgical procedure.
Symptoms
1. Clouded, blurred or dim vision
2. Increasing difficulty with vision at night
3. Sensitivity to light and glare
4. Need for brighter light for reading and other activities
Causes
The cancer treatment a patient gets depends on the type, location, and stage of the disease. Doctors often use a combination of treatments.
Some inherited genetic disorders that cause other health problems can increase your risk of cataracts.
Prevention
1. Have regular eye examinations
2. Quit smoking
3. Choose a healthy diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables
4. Wear sunglasses
When to see a doctor
Make an appointment for an eye exam if you notice any changes in your vision. If you develop sudden vision changes, such as double vision or flashes of light, sudden eye pain, or sudden headache, see your doctor right away.
CORNEA
The cornea is the clear outer layer at the front of the eye. The cornea helps your eye to focus light so you can see clearly.
There are several common conditions that affect the cornea: Injuries and Allergies
Symptoms
1. Pain
2. Blurred vision
3. Tearing
4. Extreme sensitivity to light
Causes
The inflammation sometimes occurs after viruses, bacteria, or fungi get into the cornea. They can get in after an injury and cause infection, inflammation, and ulcers. If your contact lenses cause an eye injury, that, too, can lead to keratitis
Prevention
1. Have regular eye examinations
2. Quit smoking
3. Choose a healthy diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables
4. Wear sunglasses
When to see a doctor
Make an appointment for an eye exam if you notice any changes in your vision. If you develop sudden eye pain, or sudden blurred visison, see your doctor right away.
GLAUCOMA
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, the health of which is vital for good vision. This damage is often caused by an abnormally high pressure in your eye
Symptoms
1. Patchy blind spots in your side (peripheral) or central vision
2. Severe headache
3. Tearing
4. Blurred vision
Causes
This damage is often caused by an abnormally high pressure in your eye.
Many forms of glaucoma have no warning signs. The effect is so gradual that you may not notice a change in vision until the condition is at an advanced stage
Prevention
1. Have regular eye examinations
2. Quit smoking
3. Choose a healthy diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables
4. Wear sunglasses
When to see a doctor
If you experience some of the symptoms of acute angle-closure glaucoma, such as severe headache, eye pain and blurred vision
SQUINT
Commonly known as “Strabismus”, where the eyes are not aligned in the same direction, this can be present only part of the time, in one or alternating between two eyes. The squinting may turn in (converge), turn out (diverge) or sometimes turn up or down.
Symptoms
1. Eyes that look at different directions at the same time
2. Eyes that don’t move together
3. Squinting or closing one eye in bright sunlight
4. Poor peripheral vision
Causes
Squint eye is caused due to nerve damage or problems in the eye muscles. When some muscles around the eye are weaker than others, they are unable to work together.
Prevention
1. Glasses are your best option
2. An eye patch is often used to correct a squint eye
3. Common eye exercises include Pencil Pushups and Barrel Card
When to see a doctor
Diagnosis is by means of standard eye tests, including covering and uncovering the eye to watch the shift in the pupillary direction, light reflex tests and retinal testing, as well as visual acuity.
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy (die-uh-BET-ik ret-ih-NOP-uh-thee) is a diabetes complication that affects eyes. It’s caused by damage to the blood vessels of the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye (retina).
Symptoms
1. Spots or dark strings floating in your vision (floaters)
2. Fluctuating vision
3. Dark or empty areas in your vision
4. Blurred vision
Causes
1. Poor control of your blood sugar level
2. High blood pressure
3. Tobacco use
Prevention
1. Careful management of your diabetes
2. see your eye doctor for a yearly eye exam with dilation
When to see a doctor
Contact your eye doctor right away if your vision changes suddenly or becomes blurry, spotty or hazy.
If you're pregnant, your eye doctor might recommend additional eye exams throughout your pregnancy.
Retina Detachment
Retinal detachment describes an emergency situation in which a thin layer of tissue (the retina) at the back of the eye pulls away from its normal position.
Symptoms
1. Spots or dark strings floating in your vision (floaters)
2. Flashes of light in one or both eyes (photopsia)
3. Gradually reduced side (peripheral) vision
4. Blurred vision
Causes
1. Aging — retinal detachment is more common in people over age 50
2. Previous retinal detachment in one eye
3. Extreme nearsightedness (myopia)
Prevention
1. Get regular eye care
2. Use safety goggles or other protection for your eyes
3. Get prompt treatment
When to see a doctor
Seek immediate medical attention if you are experiencing the signs or symptoms of retinal detachment. Retinal detachment is a medical emergency in which you can permanently lose your vision.
