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 […]

Maxivision Eye Hospitals have always been at the forefront of introducing the latest eyecare technologies. While introducing them, our eye specialists always remain up-to-date on using these new technologies too. One of our latest eyecare technology additions is the Technolas 217P Excimer Laser machine.  This machine is used to treat refractive errors such as Myopia, […]

Retinal Detachment is a condition in which the backside of the retina splits away from the eyeball’s intact layers. It happens due to extreme myopia, eye injuries and other reasons. To understand this, let us take a look at the retina. What is the Retina? The Retina is a screen in the innermost layer of […]

There are several procedures to get rid of glasses called Refractive Surgeries. But, usually, these are classified as cosmetic procedures. Are they cosmetic or curative? Let’s take a simple example of a person using high-powered glasses. The first thing that he does after getting up is to look around for his glasses. If he has […]

Tears don’t always mean crying. In fact, tears have multiple uses and benefits to them. For us, we might not be too concerned about what they do. But, the functions they do will simply astonish you. Now that we’ve established how important tears are, let us create more interest in you with this wonderful fact. […]

Who today isn’t working on a computer, right? All jobs today demand working with one or multiple screens. With this culture, there has been a rapid increase in eye stress issues. That is why we are here to educate you with a few quick tips and tricks that you can use to keep your eyes […]

We’ve all heard about the health-related issues that might show up after the age of 40. And frankly, the age 40 means different to different generations. Even though they mean different, everybody who crosses the age of 40 should get a little serious about taking care of their eyes. It is what we will be […]

Retinal detachment describes an emergency condition. It is a condition wherein a thin layer of tissue (the retina) at the back of the eye pulls away from its usual position. It divides the retinal cells from the blood vessel layer that gives oxygen and nourishment. The more extended retinal detachment goes untouched, the higher your […]