High IOP ......Halloween .....Glaucoma

Those over 40, don't forget to visit your eye doctor for an IOP and optic nerve check!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Losing sight to crackers

Narayana Nethralaya, a tertiary eye care center in Bangalore, issued a public message this Diwali:

“The cost of treating fire work related injury far exceeds the cost of a single fireworks package.”

How very true.

Fireworks are meant to light up the skies but unfortunately lots of people lose their precious eyes to the big “C” of crackers. Losing an eye, a hand, or an arm to a sparkler or a bottle rocket can never be undone.

Conjunctival burns, corneal perforation and secondary glaucoma (due to hyphema or angle recession) may occur.

Satellite picture shows how wonderfully well lit India looks on the Diwali night……So, I just wish this festive season all of us have a big bright smile with a big zero on the injury front.

Have a safe Diwali!!