Comprehensive eye examination in adults who wear glasses/contact lenses and adults who are over 40 years should visit their eye care specialist every six months to one year or as suggested by the doctor. If the person doesn’t require any vision correction, then they must visit eye care specialist at least once a year.

Comprehensive eye examination is done at Mechi Netralaya. Which includes

• Slit lamp biomicroscopic examinations.
• Auto-refractometer and keratometry.
• Tonometry.
• Detailed fundus retinal examination

After initial examination eye drops are put to dilate your eyes. This takes some time, but this is especially important for detailed eye checkup which includes following examinations to rule out any disease in the eyes:

Computerized eyes checkup done at various optical shops is not comprehensive eye checkup.

Eye examination is very important in young children. If one notices if the child is having difficulty in seeing objects like blackboards or television, eye rubbing, watering, squinting it indicates that the child might have a refractive error. Abnormal watering, discharge or white reflex in eye should also be brought to the notice of your eye doctor immediately.

Cataract is a clouding that develops in the natural lens of the eye or in its cover, obstructing the passage of light into our eyes resulting in decreased vision. Our eye works like a camera where light from various objects passes through clear cornea and clear natural lens, so as lens start getting clouded and our vision starts getting blurred. As lens get more clouded (mature) our vision deteriorates further.

There are several symptoms of cataract:

• Cloudy and foggy vision.
• Light sensitivity. Glare from bright sun light and bright lamps may cause serious discomfort
• Difficulty in driving during the night due to glare from headlights.
• Frequent changes in your prescription for eyeglass
• Double vision.
• Initial improvement in near vision which then gets worse
• Difficulty in carrying out daily activities due to vision problems

You should never ignore symptoms of cataract.

Yes, you need to undergo surgery for removing the cataract from your eye. One should not wait till cataract to get mature as more you delay, it gets hard, and chances of complications increases. With modern cataract surgery recovery is amazingly fast if surgery is done at right time.

You have to consult an eye doctor first. He or she will conduct various tests, review your complete medical history for determining whether you need a cataract surgery or not. After that, he or she will discuss the various options that are available and is best for you.

IOLs (Intraocular Implants) are commonly called lenses. They are of two types

1. Non foldable IOL (Old type) which are of rigid material, goes through large incision.
2. FOLDABLE IOLs (Latest) lenses goes through small incision. They are of three types: Monofocal, Multifocal, Trifocal (Advantages & disadvantages are explained during counselling).

Months to years after cataract surgery your eye tissue which supports lens may become cloudy (posterior capsular opacification) and blur your vision, this is commonly called after cataract. Whenever this happens it can be treated by painless small OPD procedure called YAG Laser capsulotomy within seconds.

Myopia is a visual error in which the distant objects look blurry as the visual image is focused in front of the retina rather than on retina. This condition normally occurs when the length of the eye is more than the optical length.

This is a condition that results when the visual image is focused behind the retina rather than on the retina. It may be caused due to a small eyeball having a weak

The word Presbyopia means “old eye” in Greek. This is a condition when your eyes gradually lose the ability to see nearby things. This is a normal part of ageing. You may start developing presbyopia shortly after crossing the age 40.

The common retinal disorders are as follows:

• Diabetic retinopathy – caused by long standing diabetes.
• Age related macular degeneration (ARMD)

Diabetes may lead to frequent fluctuations in vision and change in glasses power. It may also lead to cataract at a younger age, glaucoma, decreased vision due to involvement of the optic nerve, temporary paralysis of the eye muscles and thus double vision, diabetic retinopathy etc.

Though any patient with diabetes may develop diabetic retinopathy, the longer the person has diabetes, the greater are his/her chances to develop diabetic retinopathy. Majority of the patients who have had diabetes for more than 5 years do have some changes of diabetic retinopathy. The other risk factors are high blood pressure, anemia, kidney diseases and pregnancy.

The vision lost due to Diabetic Retinopathy is not regained, and the aim of the treatment is to preserve the vision and not to improve the vision. This early detection can only be achieved by periodic evaluation (every 6 months) of the eyes of every diabetic patient, even if they have no eye related symptoms.

Not totally, but risk can be reduced. Better control of blood sugar level slows the onset and progression of retinopathy and lessens the need for laser surgery for severe retinopathy. There is no treatment that can prevent diabetic retinopathy altogether.

Macular Degeneration is a condition in which the macula gets damaged. It is often related to aging and is commonly referred to as Age-related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

People who are older than 55 years are most likely to suffer from macular degeneration. Apart from that, people with a family history of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) are susceptible to developing this condition. Caucasians are most likely to get AMD compared to African-Americans and Hispanics. Smoking too increases the risk of AMD.

Yes. It can manifest at birth, in children up to seven, young people up to twenty, and up to thirty & 40 years. It can happen in high myopia (high myopic macular degeneration).

Fruits and vegetables, especially those high in lutein and zeaxanthin, appear to provide the best protection. Lutein can be found in spinach, collard greens, kale, broccoli, papaya, oranges, kiwi, mango, green beans, peaches, sweet potatoes, lima beans, squash, red grapes, and green bell peppers. Zeaxanthin can be found in yellow corn, honeydew melon, squash, oranges, mango, kale, apricots, peaches, and orange bell peppers.

The best defense is having:

• Comprehensive eye exams on a regular basis
• Maintaining a one-on-one relationship with a qualified eye specialist
• Weight control, Healthy diet high in antioxidants, zinc, lutein, and zeaxanthin
• Protect your eyes from continuous work on computer & watching TV.
• No smoking, alcohol, self-medications, or any drug abuse

Eye floaters are tiny specks and spots that keep floating in your field of vision. These are annoying at times but usually are harmless. These occur when tiny pieces of the gel-like vitreous of your eyes liquifies. However, if you notice flashing spots, then you should immediately consult an eye doctor.

The tears in your eyes keep them lubricated and moist. That keeps your eyes comfortable. However, the most common cause in today’s lifestyle is because of increased digital device use and meibomian gland dysfunction. You may notice a blurred vision, light sensitivity, redness, and itching in your eyes. Any disbalance in your tear-flow system can cause dry eyes. Other causes include natural ageing process, conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and collagen vascular diseases; less blinking or staring at computer screens or any other object for a long time without blinking.

After advanced investigations, the doctor may give you artificial tears and ointments to keep your eyes lubricated. The doctor may even opt for a procedure called temporary punctal occlusion to treat your condition.

This is because through regular and thorough examination the doctor can diagnose silent diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and other eye conditions in its early stage. These conditions do not have any initial symptoms and are impossible to diagnose without thorough check up.

Mild twitching of eyelids is common, but at the same time, it is can get irritating. It is generally caused due to lack of sleep, anxiety and consumption of caffeine. Rest and discontinuation of smoking and caffeine with ice compresses helps relieving these symptoms.

Glaucoma is eye disease which result in loss of vision by permanently damaging the optic nerve, the nerve that transmits visual images to the brain.

Increased pressure inside the eye causes glaucoma and lead to damage with in the optic nerve, although there are many other factors involved.

Yes. Although you will never be cured of glaucoma, treatment often can control it. This makes early diagnosis and treatment important to protect your sight. Normally eyedrops are used for newly diagnosed glaucoma and that is sufficient in most cases; however, in some advanced cases laser or surgery may be required for adequate control.

LASIK is a procedure that improves vision and takes away the glasses number by changing the shape of the cornea (front of eye) to change focusing power with a state of art shaping device, an excimer laser and is amazingly effective treatment for a wide range of vision problems.

There are five main reasons that people choose to have LASIK:

• Life simplification: No longer having to deal with glasses or contact lenses.
• Independence: Freedom from dependence on glasses or contact lenses.
• Performance: Ability to perform better in sports related activity.
• To choose professions: Like army, navy, air force & railways which require normal vision without glasses.
• Safety: From any contact lens infection.

The best way to determine is with a thorough eye exam. Candidates must be 18 years of age or older, in good health, & have good eye health with no diseases such as cataract or glaucoma. Lasik should be avoided during pregnancy & breast feeding.

The LASIK usually takes about 20 minutes in the operating room. The entire procedure takes seven to ten minutes for each eye, but actual laser time is than one minute.

There is almost no pain involved with LASIK. Anesthetic drops are used to numb the eye just before surgery begins. There can be little discomfort if you are very anxious. So, to be relaxed is especially important. After Lasik there is watering and irritation for one hour. You go to home and sleep and when you wake up, you are fine.

The latest technology used today is very safe in expert hands. Although pre-lasik checkup done thoroughly ensures that we can identify if there is any risk.

Yes, removal of your number is permanent, but reading glasses will be required at the age of forty and above.

Most LASIK patients usually see quite well the day following their procedure & may be able to resume most of their normal activities in 3-4 days.

 Lazy eye is also known as amblyopia. It is caused due to uncorrected refractive errors in childhood, squint or congenital cataracts. Inadequate stimulation of the eye leads to incomplete development of the visual system. If not diagnosed and treated in time, it can lead to partial or complete visual loss which can even persist in adulthood.

Yes, if detected very early there are multiple treatment modalities for improving vision.

You can take an appointment through our AI chatbot/website contact form/WhatsApp number +977-9862776923.  OPD is open 7 days a week, Surgery is done every day except Saturdays and our emergency service is 24×7.

Please bring the following to your appointment:

• Referral letter from your GP or Optometrist
• Current glasses and contact lenses
• List of usual medications and eye drops

We also recommend you bring sunglasses and arrange for a family member or friend to drive you home after appointment as your eyes will become light sensitive if they are dilated.

When you arrive, you will be greeted by our friendly receptionists and directed to one of our waiting areas.

Our highly trained ophthalmic staff will take detailed history, conduct a preliminary examination of your eyes and you may need to have several tests including assessment of vision, eye alignment, eye movements, and pupil reactions.

Your preliminary examination is followed by a comprehensive consultation with your ophthalmologist.

Please allow 2 hours for your appointment.

We do our best to keep on schedule and limit the time you spend at our clinic however from time-to-time emergency cases will arise requiring urgent attention and some complex consultations can take longer than expected if additional tests are required.

Contact lens users are advised to avoid wearing their contact lens on the day of your appointment. Instead, please bring them and your glasses with you for when you see the doctor.

• Blurry vision or trouble focusing on objects
• Difficulty seeing at night or while driving
• Sudden loss of vision
• Eye discomfort when staring at a computer
• Double vision
• Red or pink eyes
• Sensitivity to light
• Eye pain
• Frequent headaches
• Seeing spots or flashes
• Dry eyes
• Diagnosis of a condition that affects the eyes

• Always wear sun eyeglasses when going outside, especially on hot summer days.
• Schedule your eye test at a regular interval.
• Avoid using computers and phones for too long as this will increase the strain on your eyes. Use UV protective glasses to block the harmful rays from digital devices.
• Always eat healthy foods like green leafy vegetables and fruits and avoid eating junk foods.
• Discontinuation of smoking.