It's recommended to have a comprehensive eye exam every 1-2 years for adults, especially if you're over 40 or have risk factors for eye diseases.

Every new born need to have eye check up as early as possible.Prematurely born neonates especially those born earlier than 28 weks with birth weight < 1500grams need a definite eye check up to rule out Retinopathy of prematurity that effects the vision.Any white reflex in the eye especially in kids need to be checked early to rule out Retinoblastoma, a cancerous condition.

Neonates/ Infants need to be checked immediately if parents have noticed large prominent eyes, bluish discolouration of eyes, whitish discolouration of black part of the eye(cornea) and inability to open eyes in bright light conditions to rule out glaucoma.

Preschool toddlers and school going kids need to get eye check every year to check for refractive errors that often goes unnoticed

Smoking increases the risk of several eye diseases, including cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, macular edema and damage to the optic nerve. Quitting or avoiding smoking can significantly benefit your eye health.

It's advisable to consult an eye specialist if you experience persistent vision problems, sudden changes in vision, eye injuries, frequent change of glasses or if you're at risk for eye diseases due to age, family history, or other factors.

Follow the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds.
Ensure proper lighting and reduce glare on the screen. Adjust the screen's brightness and contrast for comfortable viewing.
Use blue light filters or glasses if necessary. Take regular breaks and blink frequently to prevent dry eyes.

While specific exercises can help with eye muscle strength and coordination, they may not necessarily improve vision or correct refractive errors. Regular eye exams and appropriate corrective measures are essential for maintaining optimal vision.

During an eye consultation, the eye specialist will typically:

Most frequently observed issues in adults include:

Ageing is the most common cause. With age, proteins of the eye lens get altered and denatured leading to cataract. Other causes include congenital and developmental anomalies (birth defects), trauma, inflammation of the eye, metabolic diseases like Diabetes, Hypothyroidism, certain medicines like steroids, radiation etc.,

In general, eye hygiene need to be maintained after all eye surgeries.

Ideally there is a visit on post op day 1, day 7 and 1 month . Depending on the condition of the patient, the doctor may suggest more visits if needed.

Ideally there is a visit on post op day 1, day 7 and 1 month . Depending on the condition of the patient, the doctor may suggest more visits if needed.