Eye health

Solar Eclipse 2020: Health myths to shun and safety measures for viewing the ring of fire

Posted By Saswati Sarkar, June 22, 2020 at 07:34pm

As the first solar eclipse of 2020 begins at 9:15 AM today, we help you separate facts from fiction about this celestial event while guiding you on some precautionary measures that you need to follow while watching it.
Solar eclipse: Is it OK to look at the sun during the eclipse through an X-ray film?

Posted By Poorva Chavan, June 21, 2020 at 08:39am

Here's why you should not look at the solar eclipse with naked eyes or through an X-ray film.
Long working hours strain your eyes: 4 yoga workouts to try

Posted By Saswati Sarkar, May 26, 2020 at 09:19am

Work from home during the quarantine period is making us work for longer than usual, straining our eyes. Here are some easy-to-practise eye workouts for you.
Digital eye syndrome: Avoid eye strain while working at home

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, May 01, 2020 at 06:46pm

Digital eye syndrome is a real problem and the current work from home scenario may be making things worse. Read on to know how to deal with this condition.
Too much screen time can hurt your eyes: 10 productive things you can do during quarantine

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, April 08, 2020 at 08:28pm

Is sitting at home amidst the lockdown driving you crazy? Here are some activities that can kill your boredom and make your quarantine period interesting.
Holi 2020: How to protect your eyes during the festival of colours

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, March 09, 2020 at 12:20pm

Any ill happenings can cause inadvertent injuries and mar the Holi celebrations. Here is a list of things you can do and avoid for protecting your eyes during Holi.
5 simple tricks to maintain eye health as you age

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, March 04, 2020 at 06:41pm

As we grow older, it's more important to take care of our eyes to maintain the clarity and accuracy of our vision.
Today health tip: Take care of your child’s strained eyes during the CBSE Board exams

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, February 25, 2020 at 10:01am

Eye stain is a common complaint of children during long study hours. Today, health tips from us will help you take care of your kid's eyes during the CBSE exams.
Today health tips: Here’s how you can keep your eyes safe from computer vision syndrome

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, February 25, 2020 at 09:18am

Not just your eyesight but computer vision syndrome can affect your productivity too. Follow these tips to protect your eyes from blue light
Boost eye health by eating more fish and carrots

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, February 05, 2020 at 04:33pm

Your diet and nutritional intake play a big role in maintaining your eyesight. Read on to know what foods to have to boost eye health.
Today health tips: How to deal with blurry vision

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, January 31, 2020 at 10:42am

Blurry vision is a common problem that sometimes go away on its own. But it is disconcerting to have this condition. Today, health tips from us will tell you how to deal with this.
Myokymia: Prolonged screen time is one of the causes of eye twitching

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, January 19, 2020 at 10:54am

Triggers of eye twitching can include stress, fatigue, eye strain, caffeine, alcohol, dry eyes, nutrition problems and allergies.
Today Health Tips: 10 Foods That Can Boost Your Eye Health

Posted By Editorial Team, January 02, 2020 at 10:06am

Our today's health tips series is about how to protect your eyes. Diets rich in greens, healthy fats, fruits, and whole grains, can help promote your eye health. Find 10 foods that are good for your eyes.
November 14 is World Diabetes Day: Everything you need to know about this condition

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, November 12, 2019 at 08:42pm

Diabetes is a condition where you have a high level of glucose in your blood. On this World Diabetes Day, take a pledge to avoid this condition by maintaining overall health and fitness.
Know about body’s cholesterol level, ever heard of cholesterol deposit around eyes?

Posted By Sukriti Shahi, October 17, 2019 at 05:56pm

Ever noticed any yellow-pigmented pimple around eye area? The condition is called Xanthelasma cholesterol deposit and here's what you need to know about it.
Cataract surgery can make you safer on road: Study

Posted By ANI, October 14, 2019 at 08:25am

The ability of cataract surgery to restore sight is well known and now researchers have found that it can make you 48 per cent safer on the road.
A study reveals that one 1 out 5 Indians go for eye check-ups

Posted By IANS, October 09, 2019 at 06:41pm

New research findings have revealed a significant increase in the number of Indians suffering from poor eyesight, with only one in five adults going for regular eye-checkups and an alarming 84 per cent admitting to not following their doctor's advice for eye-care
Diabetic retinopathy: An asthma drug and a few herbs that can heal this condition

Posted By Juhi Kumari, July 31, 2019 at 07:27pm

As a new study revealed that an asthma medicine can be effective in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy, an eye disorder originating from high blood sugar levels. Here, we take you through a few herbs that'll boost your vision.
Include these vitamins in your diet to keep your eyes healthy

Posted By Editorial Team, June 29, 2019 at 02:18pm

Here, we tell you vitamins that can keep your eyes healthy.
Automated way to detect eye surface cancer developed: Study

Posted By IANS, March 24, 2019 at 04:16pm

A new study published in The Ocular Surface journal has developed an automated technique to diagnose eye surface cancer effectively.