Dr. Vandana Jain

Rajni, a 32-year-old working professional, has been working as a content writer for the past 7 years. Even though her...

  Covid pandemic is the biggest public healthcare emergency facing the world today. The virus can have a devastating effect...





What are Eye Exercises? Eye exercises is a general term given to the activities performed by the eye wherein the...

Many a times you visit your eye doctor for some vision related problems, some retina problem is detected, a few...

Lasik laser surgery procedure has been available for decades and has helped millions of people across the world (30 million...

  What is common to Tiger Woods, Anna Kournikova, Sreesanth and Geoff Boycott? Apart from being great Sportspersons, they also...

It surprises me to no end when I see the way people including my friends and family, choose their doctors...

Diabetes is a relatively common problem affecting close to 200 million people all over the world. It has achieved a...

I am full of fear and I do my best to avoid complications. I like everything around to be clear...

  Physician, heal thyself is a proverb found in The Bible (Luke 4:23) “ 23 Then he said, “You will...

  Youngsters or the millennials as they are called is the group of citizens who have one of the most...

Getting tired of wearing glasses and contact lenses? Don’t we all wish if something could be done to get rid...

Can someone get eye power again after previous Lasik? Can Lasik be done again? Is it safe to repeat Lasik?...

Laser vision correction or Lasik Surgery has been around for more than 20 years having helped more than 30 million...

  Pranika is a lovely vivacious person and is admired by everyone she interacts for her easy going and self-assured...

When it comes to Medicine, it is all about information and communication. The whole paradigm of information seeking avenues and...

What is Hypertensive Retinopathy? Hypertensive Retinopathy is damage to the retina (an area at the back of the eye where...

“Mom, what are those funny sunglasses?” five-year Arnav asked with a look of amusement. It was the first time Arnav...

Blindness gone with Bionic Eyes!! How different Mahabharata would have been if King Dhithrastra, and the Queen Gandhari, parents of...

Pregnancy is a wonderful period and particularly so as a woman becomes even more beautiful when she is pregnant. Often...

Lasik Surgery has undergone a lot of innovations in the last decade. Newer laser vision correction procedures such as Bladeless...

We are all so used to this concept that some seasons are just better than others to accomplish a few...

Aging is a normal process which changes many aspects of our body functions including our eyes. When we are young...

Sushmita used to wear thick glasses. She started wearing glasses when she was in 5th standard. Over years her eye...

Why No Lasik For Me? As a Lasik surgeon, I have to answer this question many times. Just a few...

Digital devices like computers, tablets and mobile phones have become an integral part of our lives. Right from doing our...

Case of Mr. Ashutosh, a 36-years old male and a marketing manager at a pharmaceutical company in Panvel. He visited...

There are times when patients face an uncomfortable and annoying situation of having refractive error post cataract operation. Meaning the...

I have been constantly receiving emails from people exploring the option of LASIK eye surgery. They want to look at...

Aparna had come to consult me for Lasik. We did a detailed pre-Lasik evaluation for her. All her parameters were...

With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a lot has changed for us. The way we shop, way we spend our time...

Abraham was experiencing an increasing discomfort in and around his eyes. Initially he was experiencing this eye discomfort at the...

World is seeing something completely unprecedented. With the ongoing Corona Pandemic, and restricted mobility, many things have changed. Children learning...

Mohan is an educated well-read 65-year-old gentleman. He can strike an intelligent conversation with anyone irrespective of the age or...

Life has changed a lot due to the corona virus Pandemic. And this is no less true for school children...

The topic of corona virus is everywhere. We are already aware, have read and heard a lot about corona virus....

We all live in the jet age. We want everything to happen immediately including freedom from glasses by getting laser...

Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery is best way to get freedom from eyeglasses or contact lenses. It is the...

Lasik laser surgery for glass removal has been around for more than 2 decades. Lasik is one of the most...

Use of make-up on the face and eyes is important to many of our patients. Their professional or personal demands...

“12% of people with glasses wear them as an attempt to see better. 88% of people with glasses wear them...

Did Delhi Daredevils player Morne Morkel bowl the fastest ball in cricket history? Blogs and tweets swarmed the web world...

Seher is an 11-year-old student who has consistently scored good grades for the last 5 years. The other day, when...

The onset of digitization has drastically revolutionized the way people operate, communicate, learn and acquire knowledge. In simple words, digitization...

“What rubbish! It obviously sounds too good to be true.”, I sceptically told my neighbour, Mrs. Patil. I had become...

“Amit, a 26 year old Nerul, Navi Mumbai resident had been wearing glasses for almost 15 years. His relationship with...

Many a times, the pressure that you feel behind your eyes does not arise from your eyes itself. Typically, it...

Lasik is a laser based surgery in which cornea is reshaped with the help of laser. The change of curvature...

People crowding the electronics stores for a glance at the scores on the television sets Minimal traffic on the roads...

Ladies and Gentlemen! Welcome to the Blade v/s Bladeless boxing match for the trophy of Lasik Surgery Champion. First in...

“They were put in a dark room. To ensure that it was pitch dark, it was built inside a dark...

Arshiya was a big fan of Facebook. She spent hours on the computer liking, commenting and updating. But she was...

Ever wondered why we blink our eyes? eye blinking Ophthalmologists say that it is so that our cornea (outer layer...

“We will need to get your babies’ eyes checked by a Paediatric Ophthalmologist.” Smita’s heart sank as soon as she...

The retina refers to the eye’s inner lining, a part of the eye that contains light-sensitive tissues. Its major role...

Eye problems are biggest problem in today’s world as we are always glued to gadgets. Besides this every age group...

The retina is the most important vision forming part of the eye from where visual impulses are transmitted to the...

Three blind mice. See how they run. They all ran after the farmer’s wife, Who cut off their tails with...

Reema contacted me over a teleconsult. Her eyes were swollen, and the pain was excruciating. She started experiencing these symptoms...

The retina is the innermost layer of our eye containing several nerves that enables us to see. Light rays that...

What is Retina? Retina is the light-sensitive tissue lining the back of our eye. What is Retinal Detachment? Retinal detachment...

What Is Keratoconus? Keratoconus is a condition of the eye in which the normally round cornea becomes thin and bulging...

Get to know everything about dry eyes. Find out what are the causes, its symptoms and how to cure it....

Unquestionably, smoking is a tough habit to break. Despite, people knowing its several harmful side effects on heart, respiratory system,...

In today’s day and era, many of us find ourselves exhausted at work. Even though reasons for that can be...

Almost every child has heard their parent restricting them to not consume excessive chocolate for it is no good for...

We all know how our skin sags, as we grow older. As the dryness, the wrinkles, lustre-lacking skin gradually starts...

“I’m getting rid of my glasses!”, 20 years old Reena announced to her parents one Sunday afternoon. “Sure”, said her...

Vision is known as the supreme sense among the five senses. Did you know – the visual system does not...

  People who are above the age of 50 are more likely to hear from their doctor that they have...

Often we don’t realize that our eyes pay a heavy price for all those many hours which we spend on...

Retina is a light sensitive layer lining the inside of the eyeball. It consists of millions of photoreceptor cells called...

Cornea is the front transparent part of the eye and allows light to enter the eye. Additionally it accounts for...

What are Intacs? Intacs are an ophthalmic medical device which are thin plastic, semi-circular rings inserted in the mid layer...

As an eye specialist, we frequently come across cases of eye injuries which if were taken seriously in the earlier...

Glaucoma is a very misunderstood disease. Often, people don’t realize the severity, vision lost cannot be regained. Glaucoma is a...

Winter is just around the corner. The chill is increasing in the air, the leaves are letting go of the...

Glaucoma is a disease that directly affects the optic nerve in the eyes; optic nerves send information to the brain...

  What is Pterygium or Surfer Eye? Pterygium, also known as a surfer’s eye disease and is an abnormal growth...

They say it’s not the snoring itself but those anxiety-packed moments in between snorts. It’s the waiting for the nasal...

“Death is no more than passing from one room into another. But there’s a difference for me, you know. Because...

Foreign object in the eye is something that enters the eye from outside of the body. It can be anything...

What is Keratoconus? Keratoconus is a condition in which the normally round cornea becomes thin and develops a cone-like bulge....

In India, there are around 1.12 crore people who are 40 years old and above and are suffering from glaucoma....

It’s an idle Sunday afternoon. The Shah family have cozied up for their weekly movie time. After a heated argument,...

People today are increasingly interested in how lifestyle choices affect health. Patients with glaucoma want to help themselves and save...

Keratoconus is a condition in which the normally round cornea (the transparent front part of an eye) becomes thin and...

The wild life presents an interesting variety… Some animals like the wolves hunt with a bang. They chase their prey...

What is Keratoconus? Keratoconus is a condition in which the normally round cornea becomes thin and develops a cone-like bulge....

We have all had that one crazy friend whose histrionics are the stuff that legends are made of. Their crazy...

“No matter how calmly you try to referee, parenting will eventually produce bizarre behaviour, and I’m not talking about the...

You wake up in the morning with a hot cup of tea and grab your mobile to check your email....

Implantable contact lenses (ICL) are a wonderful tool, a breakthrough in technology, which is allowing many people to get freedom...

She seems to be right… well, at least about fewer men being blind. Surveys have shown that nearly two thirds...

John’s smartwatch vibrates and he immediately runs his fingers on it, which leaves a 100-watt smile on his face. Sitting...

We survived the heat and now its time for monsoons. Rains always bring out the fun in everyone. Hearing those...

“I know how it feels like, Chatterjee.” “No Sharma, you would never know. You know how Shakespeare said: ‘Having nothing,...

There are about 14 crores people who wear contact lenses worldwide. Eye care industry continues to bring new contact lens...

The sun shines bright, the sky attaining a perfect blue, flowers blooming and birds chirping; brings us closer to another...

Keratoconus is a disorder of the cornea (transparent layer of the eye) wherein the surface of the cornea is irregular...

Hey Einstein, beat this… Smart phones just had their IQs raised! From being a simple device that transmitted sound, smart...

Mrs. Malhotra looked at her son as he sat quietly playing with his toys. A year ago, she would not...

“Yessss!” squealed 19 years old Surbhi as she hugged her mother with joy. Surbhi had long suffered from the agony...

“The face is the mirror of the mind, and eyes without speaking confess the secrets of the heart.” – St....

“A high alert is being put out for all citizens. Residents are hereby warned to

To have a more natural look and have freedom to wear any kind of clothes, a lot of people opt...

On the eve of Diwali, a 9-year-old girl Avantika was brought by her parents at Advanced Eye Hospital and Institute...

Does your baby have swollen eyelids? Does it heavily water? Or is there any discharge or crusty matter or a...

According to the World Health Organization, about 90% of people who are visually impaired live in developing countries. The causes of...

Advice. One of the few things people give abundantly for free. Could it be because they do not use it...

Aah, those golden days! How I wish they would come back! The days before cell phones, computers and video games...

Eyes are delicate organ of the human body that require a lot of our attention. Every dream begins with your...

A small girl asked her mother, “Mom, how did the human race begin?” Her mother, a religious lady, replied, “Sweetie,...

  Bribe. Coercion. Camouflage. Pleading. A parent has to have multiple tricks up their sleeve, when it comes to getting...

  Hi Ma! Oh, don’t pinch yourself; this really is your baby talking to you… I overheard how people were...

India has a large population, which has already crossed the 1 billion mark with 71 million people over 60 years...

In ancient Greece, if you noticed that your eyelid was twitching, you would have to run in search of a...

Smoking is known to cause damage to the heart and lung cancer, however many people don’t realize that smoking can...

“If you’re a cartoon character, sure, you’ll fight, because the punches are juicy-sounding and they don’t leave marks. But in...

  “I am never ever ever going back to school” yelled little Nikhil and stomped into his room. His mom...

“It’s my turn to give Nana her eye drops today!”, yelled Anthony, aged ten. “No it’s my turn…” his five...

How do you decide which frame would suit your face ? There are three basic criteria that you should keep...

Hi! Oh my God! Look at you!! What happened to you in the vacations?” “Nothing ya. Mummy took me to...

Mrs. Sinha was stunned to see her husband waking up to the alarm at 5:30 am. ‘What had gotten into...

We all just get one set of eyes and we shouldn’t take it for granted. There are various things we...

Cataract is the clouding of clear lens of eye, leading to reduced vision. It is an age-related process.   What...

There are several factors that causes blurred vision in an individual such as but not limited to eye diseases, eye...

Summer may keep the flowers blooming and the grass green but excessive exposure to sunlight causes damage to our eyes...

The eyes being the most valuable part of our body, we must not let it go waste by burning them...

What is Cataract? Cataract or motiyabindu is the most common known cause of vision loss induced by lens opacification.  It...

Asma had a perfect cataract surgery and she was truly enjoying the world with the clearer and brighter vision. She...

Oh, summer has clothed the earth In a cloak from the loom of the sun! And a mantle, too, of...

In the past, if you had cataract, you had to wait till your cataract was ‘ripe and mature’ before having...

Mrs. Fernandes was in deep agony and she could not understand why she has a weak cornea. According to her,...

In time of silver rain The earth puts forth new life again, Green grasses grow And flowers lift their heads,...

When you pass by a graveyard, you should hold your breath or else you would breathe in the soul of...

Diwali is the festival of lights, celebrated all over the country with great enthusiasm. This festival is enjoyed with pooja...

If apples have gained the reputation of keeping general good health of the body, then oranges eaters may soon be...

Mr. Mohan got his cataract surgery done 45 days back. He was an incredibly happy patient and his vision improvement...

Mr. Sinha could not believe his eyes. How was this possible? He rubbed his eyes. Wasn’t working. Still blurry. He...

  In general, cataract surgery is not an emergency surgery but an elective procedure. This does not devalue the significance...

“So tell me what brings you in today?” the eye doctor chirpily asked Avni. Teen aged Avni, still busy in...

That day, I was in my clinic doing my routine clinical work, when 17-year old Manav entered my chamber with...

“I’m better! There is no one more colourful than me. What’s more, I ensure the safety of the kids too”...

Cataract is one of the most common and important causes of blurred vision in old age. As an ophthalmologist, I...

As monsoons begin; one of the most commonly found patients admitted in the inpatient department are the ones suffering from...

Cataract is a disease which affects mostly older people and progresses slowly. One of the major symptoms people develop is...

Of late, cataract surgery has become the most common surgery performed on human body around the world. It gives gratifying...

Thanks to modern medical marvels we have more and more people living beyond 60 years. With this increased aging population...

Listed below is a guide to eating some fruits which are helpful to protect your eyes from various eye problems:-...

We all have someone in our family – parents, grandparents, uncles or aunts who have to undergo cataract surgery at...

It is the 14th day of August. The year is 1940. The world is embroiled in the Second World War....

It is common to assume that change in temperature particularly in winters will not have any effect on our eyes....

Mr. Joseph Nair was a 62 years old retired accountant. Joseph had noticed little glows around the streetlights during his...

The most common eye injuries generally occur at Home, Work place or at Play. Accidental injuries in children are very...

It is quite common to see that people whose occupation requires them to wear contact lenses and make-up almost every...

“When I wake up in the morning, I just can’t get started until I’ve had that first, piping hot pot...

We all have someone in our family – parents, grandparents, uncles or aunts who have to undergo cataract surgery at...

I’d like to start by making a confession… Needles and Injections and Surgeries scare the hell out of me. It...

Both cataracts and glaucoma can be a natural part of the aging process. Many people over 60 may have both....

Retina is the innermost layer of the eye that is light sensitive. It then sends signals to our brain that...

Aspirin. If there ever were a celebrity amongst all medicines, this would probably be it. Which other drug can boast...

You’re at the railway station, waiting in a queue to buy a ticket. The other queue seems to be moving...

Humans are social animals and we live in a society where an individual’s identity is dependent on the people’s perception...

Our eyes need enough moisture on the surface to function smoothly, and this moisture is provided by the thin tear...

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide after cataract. It is...

Mr Kulkarni mentally ticked off his checklist. Presentation copied: yes. Laptop charged: yes. Visiting cards stocked: yes. It was very...

We spend most of our waking hours in office. We do realise the importance of taking care of our health...

Eye allergies are troublesome and eyes feel itchy, painful and sometimes, eyes even become watery. Allergic conjunctivitis is the most common eye...

Cornea is an essential part of the eye. Externally, it is the first layer that helps in focusing the incoming...