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How eyeliner, kajal and other eye make-up can harm you

May 20, 2013
Eyes are one of the most delicate and sensitive organs of the body and protecting them from harmful external factors is important. You may cover them with expensive shades when you step out but what about the cosmetics that you …

Protect your eyes from heat: Expert tips

May 12, 2013
From viral conjunctivitis to corneal ulcer, the merciless summer can cause all sort of eye-related problems. Water, eye exercises and other remedies can help protect them. Sanjay Dhawan, director, ophthalmology at Fortis …

How to get rid of dark circles

November 28, 2012
In the earlier post we've discussed the various reasons people get dark circles. Most of the causes for dark circles aren't permanent - smoking, drinking and stress are some of the primary reasons.  A change in lifestyle should …

Dark circles – why we have them

November 28, 2012
‘Oh, why do you look so tired?’, ‘Didn’t you get any sleep last night?’ or ‘Been working too hard lately? You look stressed’. Chances are that you’ve been asked these questions if you are one of the thousands who …

What your eyes could indicate about your health

October 1, 2012
There is a road from the eye to heart that does not go through the intellect. - G. K. Chesterton Eyes have inspired poetry and philosophy for time immemorial and are arguably the most attractive human facial feature. The …

Computer Vision Syndrome – expert advice

July 23, 2012
Do you experience dry, burning eyes? Headaches that just won’t go away? Are you sick of staring at the computer screen? Well you could be suffering from what the doctors call Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS).  CVS is a temporary …

Now control a computer with your eyes!

July 15, 2012
Millions suffering from multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injuries, which impacts nerve cells and amputees may soon be able to interact with computers and surroundings using just their eyes, thanks …

Girl’s organs harvested for donation

July 10, 2012
M. Sharanya, a budding engineer had always wanted to make a difference.  So when she passed away on Saturday, her grief stricken parents put their sorrow aside to make sure that their daughter’s wish was fulfilled. The …

Have dry and itchy eyes working on the computer? Here’s why!

April 2, 2012
Hours of staring at iPads and smartphones have left many young people with dry eyes, which makes them itchy, inflamed and gritty. The mind can 'forget' to blink, when we are concentrating on the screen, says Christine Purslow, …