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Watery Eyes
Watery eyes or tearing is a condition when a person produces an excess of tears and there is an overflow of tears onto the face. Tears are produced from the tear gland known as lacrimal gland and they serve few
Diabetes causes blindness
Diabetes is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar. The hormone insulin moves sugar from the blood into your cells to be stored or used for energy. Diabetes can happen when your body either doesn’t make enough insulin or
UV Light & its effects to the eye
The human eye is constantly being exposed to sunlight and artificial light. Natural sunlight or artificial UV rays that produce UV radiation can seriously harm the eyes, affect vision and compromise overall eye health. There are several eye diseases that
Types of Red Eye
Red eye can be a sign of a minor irritation or a serious medical condition such as an infection. Conjunctivitis or pink eye is a common red eye in Malaysia. This eye condition is very contagious, most of the time
Food for Your Eyes
A balanced nutritional intake is important for eyes to remain healthy. Adding certain nutrients to our diet can help preserve vision and reduce risk of certain eye diseases. Vitamin C Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is an antioxidant found in fruits
June is Cataract Awareness Month!
What is cataract? Cataracts are common and occur naturally as we get older. It forms when the lens inside our eye changes with age and becomes less transparent and more cloudy, much like how old glass gets cloudy. Over time,
Keratoconus Causes & Symptoms
Keratoconus is a very serious disease affecting the cornea. The cornea is the clear, outer layer of the eye which functions to focus light rays onto the retina. Keratoconus causes progressive thinning of the cornea. The usual round shape of
Know Your Ocular Sport Injuries
Everyone enjoys sports! Sports can help to achieve fitness goals and maintain healthy weight. Furthermore, it also helps to promote good mental health. Football, badminton, golf, tennis, squash and martial arts are some popular sports among Malaysians. However, these sports
Myopia Control Treatment
Children with myopia, also known as short sightedness or near sightedness tend to show regular progression or worsening of their vision over time. The increase in myopia prevalence has led to new development of new standards of care. There are