28.03.2024
Introduction Cataract is a common eye disorder that can be treated with surgery. In the early days, when cataract surgery was introduced, only a few problems could be rectified, leading to unpredictable results and the need to continue using glasses. With technological advancement, there is no need to use glasses after the treatment. Intraocular lenses (IOL) are available to treat vision problems related to cataract. What are Standard and Premium IOLs During refractive eye surgery for cataract, the natural lens is replaced by
18.03.2024
Introduction Cataract, a common eye disorder can affect your daily routine work. The blurred vision makes daily activities a challenging task. With technological advancement and new developments in medical science, it has become possible to get cataract treatment easily. These days different types of lenses are available that can make your life easy. In this article, we discuss the different types of cataract lenses and how to select the best for your eye. What is cataract surgery? In cataract, our lens gets opaque
05.03.2024
Introduction Cataract is one of the most common eye ailments in adults worldwide. In India, as per the WHO/NPCB (National Programme for Control of Blindness) survey, there are around 12 million blind people, and 80.1% of these are due to cataract. The annual incidence of cataract blindness is about 3.8 million. Timely intervention and accurate treatment can help save the vision of millions of people in the country. MM Joshi Eye Institute offers a wide range of surgical procedures for cataract and
28.02.2024
LASIK is an efficient procedure, post-operative care is extremely important because it directly affects how well patients recover from the procedure. The patient is allowed to return home on the same day. Typically, you can resume daily activities within a day or two. However, complete recovery may take several months. During the procedure, a specialized laser is employed to make a small flap in the outer corneal layer. The underlying tissues are modified to correct the refractive errors. This flap needs
10.02.2024
Some people require assistance in distinguishing between different types of colours. This condition is called Colour Blindness or Colour Vision Deficiency (CVD). It could be hereditary or for another reason. What is Colour Blindness? Colour Blindness is a visual impairment in which the affected person finds it difficult to perceive colours accurately. The situation arises due to the improper working of the cone cells in the retina (responsible for colour identification). Colour-blind people have difficulty distinguishing between different colours. The severity of colour
25.01.2024
M.M. Joshi Eye Institute also known as “Padma Nayanalaya”, is one of the largest and exclusive ophthalmic super-speciality eye hospitals in North Karnataka. It has been a leading provider of advanced eye care since its foundation in 1967 by Dr. M. M. Joshi. It is a major referral centre for North Karnataka, Goa, Southern Maharashtra, and the neighbouring state of Andhra Pradesh. The state-of-the-art ophthalmology hospital also serves as a postgraduate training institute and embodies advancements in the field. Spread across