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Know what is Keratoconus – causes, symptoms and diagnosis

The cornea is best described as the windshield of the eye because we see through it. Keratoconus occurs when the cornea thins and gradually bulges outward into a cone shape. Normally, the cornea has a dome shape more like a ball. But in Keratoconus, the structure of the cornea becomes weak and is not able to hold this round shape. Hence, the cornea bulges outward and downward like a cone. According to the  best eye specialists in Gurgaon , Keratoconus causes blurred vision and sensitivity to light and glare. It generally begins to first affect people ages 10 to 25. Usually, it affects both eyes and if left untreated, one might even have to go for a cornea transplant. Therefore, it is very important to know the causes and symptoms to prevent yourself from this disease. Causes:- The  best retina specialists in Gurgaon  underline some of the major causes of Keratoconus. These are listed below:- There are protective antioxidants in the cornea which helps it to get r...

Follow the 20-20-20 Rule to Prevent Eye Strain

We are living in an era of technology and in this era gadgets like mobile phones, tablets, computers, laptops, and televisions have become an essential part of our lifestyle. Today, we can’t even imagine our lives without them. But we also can’t escape from the fact that with their increased use our eyes have to endure a lot. Spending a long span looking at the screens of these gadgets can strain the eyes. According to the  best eye specialists in Gurgaon , symptoms that indicate eye strain include eye-watering, blurred vision, headaches, eye redness, and dry eyes. This can be prevented by using eye drops, reducing screen glare, adjusting the screen’s contrast so that the screen is bright enough to read the text without straining, using anti-glare glasses, etc.  Dr. Neeraj Sanduja , who is one of the  best retina specialists in Gurgaon , suggests that the best prevention measure for eye strain is to follow the 20-20-20 rule. The rule says that for every 20 minutes s...