Strabismus or crossed eye is a condition where the eyes don’t look at the same place at the same time. This happens due to poor eye muscle control or farsightedness. This condition usually starts in infants by the age of three.  Proper eye alignment is very essential for depth perception, avoiding double vision and preventing […]

M.S. Dhoni chooses Maxivision Eye Hospital Legacy Dhoni’s cricket legacy and Maxivision Eye Hospital‘s extensive network of 40+ branches, 100+ doctors, and 5 million+ patients align with their commitment to excellence. Both represent trust, reliability, and a shared vision for superior eye care. Eye to details  Dhoni’s exceptional visual acuity, which allowed him to accurately […]

Entropion and Ectropion are conditions that affect your eyelids. To begin with, in Entropion, the eyelids turn inwards, causing it to rub against your cornea. Whereas, in Ectropion, your eyelids turn outwards and, thus, do not touch your eyes. Hence, your eyes remain more exposed to dust particles, bacteria, etc., in the air. Entropion usually […]

Small Incision Lenticule Extraction is the second generation ReLEx Femtosecond lenticule extraction technology developed by Carl Zeiss. It is a laser refractive surgery procedure which treats astigmatism and correct myopia. In short, it is popularly termed SMILE.  Millions of people around the world have issues with refractive errors. However, new technologies, beginning with LASIK, have […]

Pterygium is a condition of the human eye where the tissue of the conjunctiva grows onto the cornea in a roughly triangular shape. It appears pinkish and starts on the cornea near the nose. So, if it isn’t treated early, it may cover the entire cornea causing visual impairment.  It is present more among the […]

Itchy eyes are quite common throughout all seasons. It can be irritating if not addressed well. And rubbing the eyes can make it worse.  Itchy eyes come from numerous factors that include allergies, infections, pollutants in the environment and other conditions that affect the eyes. Even a cat sitting near you or pollen from the […]

Congenital cataracts occur at birth when the child’s lens does not fully develop. A faulty gene or infections in the mother during pregnancy cause these cataracts. In some cases only a small part of the eye lens, congenital cataracts affect . If the vision remains unaffected, surgery is not required in such cases. When surgery […]

The arrival of monsoons gives you great pleasure. But it comes with its share of problems for your eyes. Diseases are common in the monsoon season, but the eye is the most prone organ due to its delicate state. Conjunctivitis, Corneal Ulcers & Styes (lesions around the eyelids) are common eye infections in monsoon period. […]

The monsoons have arrived! All of us love to feel the first showers of the monsoons that give respite from the scorching summer heat. Kids love playing in the rain and the puddles created by them. There is so much good to say about the monsoons, but there is one part that needs attention. Eye […]

Everyone desires perfect vision. So, who wouldn’t love to see the vibrancy of nature, people and the things around them? The ability to see everything around you crisp and sharp from a far distance without aid is a testament to good visual acuity. Visual acuity is the term used to describe the sharpness of vision. […]