Eye & Vision Care covers refractive errors, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and the eye-strain epidemic from screen time. Our ophthalmologists and editorial team explain how often to get checked at each age, what symptoms warrant urgent evaluation, and how to protect vision through decades of digital work.
Last reviewed: 11 August 2026
Eye flu, commonly known as viral conjunctivitis, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin, clear tissue covering the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids.
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The right treatment for eye flu depends entirely on the cause. Viral conjunctivitis needs supportive care only; bacterial needs antibiotic drops; allergic needs antihistamines; irritant needs flushing. Getting the type wrong wastes time and can make it worse.
Eye flu (viral conjunctivitis) usually clears in 7-14 days with home care, cold compresses, artificial tears, strict hand hygiene, and staying home to avoid spreading it. Here is what actually helps, what to avoid, and when antibiotics or steroid drops are appropriate.
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often caused by increased pressure in the eye. Think of it as high blood pressure for your eyes—it’s quiet, painless, but can slowly steal your vision if not treated in time.It often shows no symptoms in its early stages, yet it can lead to permanent blindness if left undetected. Regular eye check-ups are the key to early detection and effective management.If you're over 40 or have a family history of Glaucoma, get your eyes tested today. Protect your vision before it’s too late!Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often caused by increased pressure in the eye. Think of it as high blood pressure for your eyes—it’s quiet, and painless, but can slowly steal your vision if not treated in time.
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as eye flu, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva that causes redness, irritation, and discomfort.
Eye flu is a catch-all term for conjunctivitis with different causes, most commonly adenovirus (viral, highly contagious), sometimes bacteria, allergies, or irritants like chlorine or pollution. Knowing the cause changes how it should be treated.
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Expert answers from our medical team
For adults with no problems: every 2-3 years. With glasses or contacts: yearly. With diabetes: yearly (retinopathy screening is crucial). With glaucoma family history: more frequently, from earlier age. Over 60: yearly. Sudden vision changes, flashes, floaters, or vision loss are emergencies — same-day evaluation. Regular checks catch treatable conditions before they cause permanent damage.
They don't cause permanent damage but do cause 'computer vision syndrome' — eye strain, dryness, headaches, blurred vision. The 20-20-20 rule helps: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Reduce screen brightness in dark environments, blink consciously (screen users blink less), position the screen slightly below eye level. Not a permanent problem but a real quality-of-life issue.
Cataracts (clouding of the eye lens) are age-related and common by 60-70. Symptoms: blurring, glare, poor night vision, dulled colours. Modern cataract surgery is one of the safest, most effective operations — day procedure, minimal recovery, dramatic vision improvement. Don't delay surgery when it's affecting daily life. Diabetes accelerates cataracts, so control matters.
Glaucoma is optic nerve damage, usually from raised eye pressure. It's often silent until significant vision loss has occurred — hence the 'silent thief of sight' name. Family history, being over 40, and diabetes raise risk. Regular eye pressure checks and — for higher-risk individuals — visual field testing catch it early. Once vision is lost to glaucoma, it doesn't return; prevention through screening is the strategy.
Increasing evidence that excessive close-work (screens, books) plus reduced outdoor time contribute to rising childhood myopia (short-sightedness) rates in urban India. Recommendations: at least 2 hours of outdoor time daily (natural light matters), regular breaks from close work, checking children's vision from age 3-4 and yearly through school. Early correction of vision problems prevents school learning issues that get mistaken for other problems.
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