Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass on a summer day listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is hardly a waste of time.

John Lubbock
Summer time is indeed a time to relax. Summers usually remind us of vacations at the beach-side, lakes, water parks, and lots of fun. Amidst all this fun, summers also mean pollens and allergens from grass, trees, and weeds. These combined sets of things can lead to eye allergies in summer.

The human eye is considered the main sensory organ of the visual system. Visual clarity can be impacted due to refractive errors like nearsightedness (myopia) and?farsightedness?(Hyperopia). In nearsightedness, the distant objects appear blurry whereas in farsightedness, the nearby objects may appear blurry.

Did you know that ageing results in the stretching of eyelids, which in turn weakens the muscles supporting them? Excess fat starts gathering above and below the eyelids resulting in sagging eyebrows and eyelids. You tend to look much older with droopy brows.

With growing age, the human body goes through changes like sagging skin, droopy upper lids, etc. Just worrying about these natural changes does not help, but you can actually take control over your looks by addressing these issues.

Diabetic retinopathy is a severe condition that occurs when the blood vessels in the back of the eyes (retina) are damaged. This condition is a complication of diabetes and can develop when patients do not manage diabetes correctly. It's essential to keep in mind that diabetic retinopathy is associated with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.?

One of the most terrifying aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic is that we still don't know all the ways the virus affects the body. Researchers have been uncovering not only new strains of the virus but also new ways in which it is damaging one's organs. The?French Society of Neuroradiology recently conducted a survey that revealed that patients must be wary of specific?eyesight issues after COVID. Let's find out what these are!

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word ?Summer'? Vacations, beaches, ice-creams, and sunbathing right! But along with all the fun comes the heat, sweat, sunburns and rashes. Not only the skin but our eyes also bear the brunt of the summer heat. Eyes are very sensitive to summer heat and hence summer eye care is of utmost importance.??

Refractive error is one of the most common problems not only in India (but across the world). As per a report, under-corrected refractive error is one of the common?causes of reversible blindness in India. Refractive error hampers your vision, and the objects closer and/or far distant start getting blur.

Retina, the innermost, thin tissue layer located near the optic nerve, is an important part of our eyes. It receives the light focused by the lens and converts it to a neural impulse that is carried to the brain by the optic nerve.

Some decrease in clarity in vision may be experienced with an increase in age. You might be wearing glasses prescribed to you to perform daily activities in your life and assume that there is no underlying cause for the troubled vision. If you are over 60, it is important to keep a regular check on the vision and visit your Ophthalmologist at least once a year so that corrective actions can be taken at the right time.

Headaches are common due to frequent lack of sleep, tight headwear, wearing incorrect eyeglass prescription (or not wearing altogether), and other such reasons that can cause a heavy head feeling. However, headaches should not happen in a recurring manner. Intense and?frequent headaches?are termed migraines, a neurological condition that can cause a sense of spinning and intense dizziness. As per reports, migraine is the third most prevalent illness in the world.