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What to do if soap gets in your eyes?
Usually we are careful of soap going in eyes while bathing or washing face,yet some times soap does enter our eyes causing discomfort and pain.You might even fear that you have done some long lasting harm to your eyes.In this article we discuss if having soap in your eyes is a cause of concern and what can be done immediately. Soap in eyes does cause discomfort,redness and pain.This is because of the difference in pH of our eyes and soap.Eyes have pH of around 7 which is neutral.A variety of soaps have pH of 9-10 which is alkaline.Our eyes have low tolerance for alkaline substances.Thus when soap gets into eyes causes burning sensation. Front surface of your eyes is very reactive to stimuli,so any contact with external substances can cause a great deal of pain.If left untreated the presence of soap in eyes could cause damage to the surface of eyes.
Diabetic Retinopathy
It is microvascular changes that occur in one's retina over a period of time during which his/her sugar control is not upto the mark. How do you know if you have diabetic retinopathy(DR), well answer to that question is simple, just have to see a ophthalmologist, a retina specialist to be more specific. What should I expect during my retina consult? In case you are found to have no evidence of DR you will be asked to review at least once a year for routine retina check up. The disease has its staging and the retina specialist is the one who is experienced enough to stage the disease accurately and call for follow-up at intervals according to the stage of your DR as per global guidelines. What if I have blurring of vision in DR? If your vision is blurred due to DR diagnosed by a retina specialist then there could be 3 reasons 1. Due to Diabetic macular edema, which can be treated with a wide range of treatment option like laser, intravitreal injections or simply by instilling drops. Now the duration and frequency of treatment has to be tailored for each individual for which again the retina specialist with his experience plans. However recurrence of this edema do occur vastly because of poor control of diabetes. 2. Due to vitreous hemorrhage, tractional retinal detachments or combined detachments, in this cases retina surgery is what is recommended by retina surgeons. Again the outcome depends on control of diabetes and pre-existing state of your retina. 3. Retina itself has become ischemic with permanent degenerative changes which are irreversible can also lead to vision loss. So as you can understand that the disease is Progressive one either slow or fast depends greatly on your Diabetic control and treatment becomes more and more complicated and expensive with minimal scope of improvement. Hence regular timely follow-ups with your retina specialist is what is recommended.
HOW TO REDUCE THE WEIGHT OF EYEGLASSES
If your glasses are too heavy, they can cause pain even if you wear your glasses properly on your nose. Just move the nose pads in or out until they feel comfortable and take the weight off your nose. If your glasses lack adjustable nose pads, you can tighten the temples. If you notice indentations from your glasses’ nose pads, that means your glasses are too heavy.
Can I do some eye exercises to reduce my number
Well, there are no scientifically proven evidences to reduce the power of your eye by doing some eye exercises.
The power of eye ,medically termed as refractive error depends upon the anatomical structure of your eye
I.e the length of your eye ,curvature of cornea and lens
So by doing any eye exercises you cannot change the anatomical structure of your eye.
Lazy eye - 5 year old child
Amblyopia, commonly known as "lazy eye," is a prevalent vision disorder affecting children worldwide. It typically develops during early childhood and, if left untreated, can lead to long-term visual impairments. This article aims to shed light on amblyopia, its causes, symptoms, and available treatment options, with a focus on 5-year-old children.
Is retina laser painful?
Yes Retina laser can be painful at times but not always. Since there are different types of lasers required to treat different retinal conditions.
Usually the level of pain depends on the grade of burn and the location of the lesion lasered. The grade of burn is decided by the treating doctor to acheive complete treatment. Barrage lasers tend to be more painful compared to laser for diabetic retinopathy as the area treated in barrage laser is usually the peripheral retina which is thinner than the rest of retina. Some lasers like focal/grid are absolutely pain free.
Usually the pain if there is any lasts during or few minutes after the procedure and is easily treatable with simple eye drops and if required pain killer tablets will be prescribed by the treating physician. Sometimes you might be advised to take pain killers before the procedure if pain is anticipated during the procedure by the treating doctor.
Now the cost of any retina laser depends on the number of sitting required and is again decided by the treating physician. Usually it ranges from 1 to 3 sittings.
The per sitting cost of retina laser ranges from 4000 rs to 6000 rs depending on the type of laser. For barrage laser the cost is around 5800rs and for diabetic laser cost is 5500 per sitting per eye. For a focal laser the cost is 4000rs.
Selection of Big or Small Sized frames
From a professional optical perspective, the right choice of frames would depend upon: Firstly, Proper Nose Bridge Design and Position are very important for a well-fitting pair of glasses as it helps support the weight of the glasses on the face. If the nose bridge is too small, the frame will sit high on the nose, plus it will pinch. If the bridge is too large, the frame will slide down constantly. Secondly, the Frame Width Should Align with one's Face Width at the Temples because if one is wearing a frame that is Big or Wide, one's eyes won't be centered in the middle of the lenses. Thirdly, the top of the selected frame should not be higher than the line of the eyebrows and the lower edge of the frame should not sit on the cheeks, as it will cause skin irritation. Selection of small size frames is preferable, as the glasses fitted into such frames weighs lighter and does not cause any indent on the nose or ache behind the ears. Moreover, for patients who require higher prescriptions, the thickness of the glasses is less noticeable in smaller frames as compared to the bigger ones. In Conclusion, Frames that Fit Well, Should Distribute Pressure Evenly to the Nose, Head-Width and Ears. For the right choice of frame selection with professional staff to assist you, head to Dr Rajeev Raut's Well-Equipped Eye Clinic, located at Moledina Road, Pune Camp.