Are Hair Dye or Bleach Harmful For The Eyes?
Protecting the eye from bleach and hair-dye Eyes are very sensitive structures. At times, cleaning chemicals (bleach etc), when used in poorly ventilated environments, might irritate and harm the eyes. Chemical vapour exposure can be equally harmful to the eyes as splatter. Additionally, chemicals found in hair dyes pose a threat to the eyes’ health […]
What happens if I get a black eye?
BLACK EYE The term “black eye” refers to bruising around the eye caused by a head or face injury.Blood and other fluids build up in the area around the eye, resulting in tissue swelling anddark bruises.The skin surrounding the eye, which is very loose, is one of the first areas to enlarge asfluid accumulates when […]
The dangers of rinsing contact lenses in tap water?
Why should I not use tap water to store or rinse my contact lenses? Many contact lens users are unaware of the consequences of wearing contact lenses while in the shower, swimming, or utilizing a hot tub. Water generally contains many different types of microorganisms that can cause eye infections. In particular, Acanthamoeba, a microorganism […]
Can I Swim With Contact Lenses
Individuals with high refractive errors often have difficulty while swimming. Some may opt to wear contact lenses during swimming. However, wearing contacts, while swimming, can be dangerous. Although it is not advisable to expose contact lenses to any sort of water, swimming carries even a greater risk due to the prolonged exposure. Potential germs, viruses, […]
Why do I Have Dry Eyes?
There are numerous factors that interrupt the normal tear film and result in dry eyes. Fatty oils, watery fluid, and mucus are the three layers that make up your natural tear film. The natural tear fil mis meant to lubricate and protect the eye. This mixture of oils, water and mucus maintains the lubricated, clear, […]
Why is it important for adults to get a routine or periodic eye examination with an eye specialist?
Older adults are more aware of the importance to having an annual physical examination. However annual examinations are important for all age groups. A physical examination is important for ensuring continued good health and for making sure that any problems that are present are caught early so treatment can be initiated and damage can be minimized. […]
Why should adults get a routine or periodic complete eye examination with an eye specialist?
Senior adults are more aware of the importance to having an annual physical examination. However annual examinations are important for all age groups. A physical examination is important for ensuring continued good health and for making sure that any problems that are present are caught early so treatment can be initiated and damage can be minimized. […]
Glaucoma Testing in Pakistan
What kind of glaucoma testing is available for patients in Karachi, Pakistan? At The Eye Center, we offer the complete range of diagnostic tests used in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma. Several tests are available to appropriately diagnose and follow patients with glaucoma. The right kind of testing and the correct analysis of these […]
The importance of an eye examination
The retina is the inner layer of the eye where all the images are formed and then perceived by the brain enabling a person to see. If our retina is not well developed our vision will never develop properly. Development of the human retina continues to occur throughout pregnancy and absence in the blood vessels […]
Steps to take in case of an eye injury
If you have any eye injury, contact your eye specialist immediately for advice. Most eye doctors have emergency contact numbers for injuries that occur after normal business hours or on weekends. If you have an eye emergency, please do not insist on waiting to see a particular doctor. All trained eye specialists are capable of […]