Doctors recommend not sleeping with or even taking a short nap with contact lenses because you could face severe consequences ...

Corneal blindness, a major cause of vision loss in India, is on the rise with 20,000 to 25,000 new cases annually, particularly affecting rural areas due to limited healthcare access and donor ...

An expert has warned that many people are ignoring common symptoms which could be an early indication of more serious health ...

Infections such as trachoma, keratitis, and corneal ulcers are widespread, especially in rural areas where sanitation and healthcare access are limited. Dr Naveen highlights, “Poor hygiene ...

or reusing contact lenses or solution improperly—can result in corneal abrasions or severe infections like corneal ulcers, ...

“For example, untreated bacterial keratitis can lead to corneal ulcers, resulting in blindness,” she noted, adding: “Even with treatment, some infections can cause permanent damage, mainly ...

High-citation articles have focused mainly on corneal confocal microscopy and diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Keywords form two clusters: one around complications, diabetes and cornea sensitivity, and ...

Early intervention with retinal surgery can preserve vision and prevent lasting damage. Corneal ulcers are open sores on the cornea, often caused by infections, injuries, or untreated dry eyes.

It may also lead to severe complications like nerve compression, corneal ulcer, and even cause blindness. High risk groups include men, smokers, people aged 50 or above, those with a stressful ...

Corneal scrapings were performed twice for Gram and Giemsa staining and cultures; however, laboratory results were negative. The ulcer was unresponsive to extensive medical treatment with ...