The demographic of the world's population is shifting towards older age groups. The prevalence of falls and associated injuries and morbidity is on the rise, posing a significant global challenge. Knowing the causes of falls in elderly can help create awareness and aid prevention. Let’s find out a bit more about the causes of falls in elderly.
Professor Bernard Isaacs, a giant in geriatric medicine said, ‘It takes a child one year to acquire independent movement and ten years to acquire…
Dr. Subhadra Jalali (Consultant Ophthalmologist at LV Prasad Eye Institute) & Dr. Tejo Pratap Oleti (Head - Neonatology unit, Fernandez Hospital) spoke to PatientsEngage on the issue of premature blindness in newborns, specifically due to Retinopathy of Prematurity. "30 Din Roshni ke"
17th November is observed as World Prematurity Day every year to raise awareness of preterm birth and address the concerns of preterm babies. Around 3 million premature babies are born preterm…
Diabetic Macular Edema or DME is a growing concern in India especially because it is most prevalent in persons with Diabetes. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment options available for DME. Dr. Padmaja Kumari Rani, Network Head, Tele-ophthalmology and vitreoretinal surgeon at L V Prasad Eye Institute provides valuable information on treatment and prevention of DME.
What is Diabetic Macular Edema?
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) is a condition that affects the retina,…
74 year old Jacqueline Colaco, who has lived with Rheumatoid Arthritis for many years, shares her experience of dealing with Covid, Long Covid, dry eyes, hearing loss, fatigue and its impact on her overall health and quality of life.
My encounter with the Covid delta strain manifested one morning in January 2022, when I experienced acute weakness and a mighty cough. The nurse on duty at the Senior Citizen Home where I reside, immediately referred to my doctor, who advised immediate…
Over 300 million people all over the world are affected by low vision. Low vision not only compromises daily living but also impairs quality of life. Ms Beula Christy, PhD, Head, at Institute for Vision Rehabilitation, L V Prasad Eye Institute explains the concept of telerehabilitation and when it is helpful.
What is visual telerehabilitation?
Visual telerehabilitation refers to a collection of telehealth services designed to provide remote rehabilitation for individuals with visual impairments…
According to the WHO, about 2.2 billion people worldwide suffer from near or distant vision impairment. Vision impairment is seen across all ages. Recent technological advances have ensured that people with low vision can continue their daily life with the aid of visual assistive devices or equipment. T.V Aishwarya educates us on the availability of devices in India, and how they improve independent living.
What are visual assistive devices? Who can it benefit?
Visual assistive devices are…
“Keep Your Eye On Myopia” is the theme of this year's global Myopia Awareness Week, May 22-26, 2023. Myopia education and management is an important and growing problem for people, especially children. Every 3 out of 10 kids are now seen with spectacles due to short-sightedness. Pavan Verkicharla, PhD Head & Consultant Optometrist - The Myopia Centre who works extensively in this space helps us understand the essentials of this eye condition.
What is myopia?
Myopia is a medical…
ग्लूकोमा (काला मोतिया) अंधेपन का एक प्रमुख कारण है। ग्लूकोमा से दृष्टि की हानि होती है और अगर उपचार से इसे नियंत्रित न करें तो दृष्टि जा सकती है। ग्लूकोमा पर जानकारी के लिए हमने आईएचओपीई के साथ की गयी आंखों की बीमारियों का श्रृंखला के अंतर्गत दो विशेषज्ञों के साथ एक वेबईनार किया था : डॉ. रमंजीत सिहोता, ग्लूकोमा सर्जन, श्रॉफ आई सेंटर, और डॉ. सिद्धार्थ दीक्षित, कन्सल्टन्ट ऑपथलमोलोजिस्ट, वीएसटी सेंटर फॉर ग्लूकोमा केयर, एल वी प्रसाद आई इंस्टिट्यूट।
नीचे पढ़ें वेबिनार पर आधारित कुछ…
Did you know eye or ocular allergies are commonly seen in young children around the age of 9 to 13 and during specific times of the year? Dr Anahita Kate informs us about this emerging allergic condition that is rapidly becoming widespread in India.
What is eye allergy or ocular allergy?
In our body, we all have an immune system which is responsible for fighting off pathogens, these can be bacteria or viruses. However, in some individuals instead of mounting a response to a microbe,…
Can Uveitis be prevented, especially if a person has an auto immune condition?
The prevention of uveitis depends on the cause of uveitis in question.
The spread of many infections that cause uveitis, can be prevented by putting public health measures in place.
Autoimmune conditions that cause uveitis, often have some disease in the rest of the body that require treatment. Anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive therapy for such diseases, can help in preventing episodes of uveitis. However, there…
my skin used to be very flawless and clear but from some last weeks my face starts itching with some burning sensation and also get red spots on face..but only on right side of the face. .on left side of face i don't have any problem.. tell me what…
I have itchiness on upper part of hands and lower portion of legs for some days but not continues I have renal stone of 7mm on right kidney but normal creatinine and blood sugar level what I do
My daughter in law is suffering from vitaligo from age of 20 with about 60% white spots.now she is 33 and married and a son aged 2yrs. We have given full psychological support.
Will cmc vellore (TN) dermotologists be right place to get medical…