Our eyes are the most delicate yet important sensory part of our body. Therefore, it is advised to get them checked every once in a while. It becomes mandatory if you have entered your 50s, and if you are younger than that you need to visit an Ayurveda eye hospital once a year.
However, if you have any serious health condition like diabetes you need to increase this yearly frequency to 3-4 times. The question that arises from this information is how to choose a reliable eye hospital since so many are popping up every now and then. Here are a few pointers that may provide the required guidance:
Consider The Qualifications of The Eye Doctor:
A reliable eye hospital will have board-certified optometrists and ophthalmologists. They will ensure that all kind of eye care is available under their roof. Normally, the highly recommended eye hospitals are the ones that have been in service for years. They have practitioners with years of experience and are capable of handling the trickiest eye diseases with utmost care and expertise. In India, the dilemma is a little steep as we have doctors from various pathies including Allopathy, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, and so on.
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The key is to look into the experience and success rate of a given hospital irrespective of the path it is following. An allopathic hospital might be running for years but may make mistakes with simple diagnosis and an Ayurveda eye hospital might be just a decade old but may offer effective treatment for most complicated eye diseases like diabetic retinopathy, bell’s palsy, etc.
Check Out The Spectrum of Eye Care Services:
Before narrowing down on any eye hospital, make sure you know the kind of services it offers and what has been its success rate in doing the same. Eye hospitals with qualified doctors offer a wide range of services for all kinds of eye disorders.
If you are visiting an Ayurveda eye hospital, for example, you will find treatment and consultation services for all kinds of eye diseases including glaucoma, pediatric care, myopia, cataract, and so on. Similarly, an allopathic eye hospital will offer consultation and treatment for all the above-mentioned diseases along with some advanced treatment options like Lasik and laser surgeries.
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Special Treatment:
Apart from the usual eye care, some hospitals also provide special treatments and surgeries. The best eye hospitals will have subspecialty doctors who have knowledge of the most advanced surgeries and treatment options with respect to specific diseases. Specialist ophthalmologists will assure you about being in good hands and if your problem has reached an advanced level, they will take care of it. In case, you are wondering about ayurvedic eye hospitals, they have specialists as well. However, their specialists excel in providing completely natural and side-effect free treatments and therapies for all types of eye-related problems.
You will be surprised to know that the problems that are considered incurable under modern science can be effectively managed, minimized or eradicated completely under natural sciences like Ayurveda. For example, modern science doesn’t offer a lot of treatment options for degenerative conditions like retinitis pigmentosa, but Ayurveda offers a reliable and completely natural treatment that can arrest the development of this disease and allow the patient to lead a normal life for as long as possible.
Local Word:
If you really wish to know about a hospital, you need to check out what its immediate neighbours have to say about it. Unlike other enterprises, hospitals mostly thrive on word of mouth reviews. People who get treated there are the ones who are likely to recommend or criticize it depending on how they were treated. You can always check out the online reviews or those on the Google information page by previous patients of a particular hospital.
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Convenience:
Apart from the above-mentioned factors, it is also valid to consider the convenience of reaching a particular hospital. There are a number of hospitals that now offer online consultation which means you can reach out to them any time from the comfort of your home. But if you are suffering from any chronic problem, then you need to locate a hospital that is within your reach.
Kanpur, April 17 (IANS) – The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) has entered into a strategic partnership with Blockchain For Impact (BFI) to drive advancements in healthcare in India. Under the BFI-Biome Virtual Network Programme, this collaboration aims to nurture innovations in the healthcare sector.
As part of the partnership, BFI will support IIT Kanpur in promoting entrepreneurial initiatives through the Startup Incubation & Innovation Centre (SIIC). A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at IIT Kanpur by Prof. Kantesh Balani, Dean of Resources and Alumni (DoRA), IIT Kanpur; and Dr. Gaurav Singh, CEO BFI.
BFI has committed to allocating over $150,000 across three years to develop programmes tailored to healthcare-focused startups at IIT Kanpur’s SIIC. This collaboration harnesses IIT Kanpur’s expertise in fostering entrepreneurship and BFI’s dedication to advancing biomedical research.
Prof. Kantesh Balani, DoRA, IIT Kanpur, expressed his optimism about the partnership, stating, “This MoU will help us share knowledge, support startups effectively, and improve our capacity-building efforts.” Dr. Gaurav Singh, CEO of BFI, highlighted the inspiring work of IIT Kanpur incubatees in healthcare innovation and the alignment of missions to accelerate impactful solutions in biomedical research.
This partnership signifies a significant step towards advancing healthcare innovation in India by leveraging expertise and resources. The collaboration between IITK and BFI holds promise for improving public health and ensuring equitable healthcare access for all.
On World Haemophilia Day, doctors highlighted the potential of gene therapy in treating haemophilia, a hereditary blood disorder. Haemophilia is caused by missing or defective clotting factors and raises the risk of severe bleeding and joint damage. Genetic counselling and screening are crucial for affected individuals. India has a high number of haemophilia cases, but many go undiagnosed due to lack of screening capabilities.
Gene therapy offers a promising approach to treating haemophilia by delivering functional genes to correct the genetic defect responsible for deficient clotting factor production. Recent clinical trials show positive outcomes, including the use of lentiviral vectors at CMC Vellore. While current treatment involves factor VIII infusions, gene therapy may offer a cure for haemophilia, especially in low and middle-income countries.
According to Anoop P, Sr. Consultant – Haematology at Aster RV Hospital, “Gene therapy is a potentially curative treatment for haemophilia.” It allows for editing the faulty gene of a baby inside the uterus, known to be born with haemophilia due to a family history. Ongoing research on gene therapy shows promising results, indicating a potential paradigm shift in the management and cure of haemophilia.
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Compensating for lack of sleep during the daytime may not be as effective as previously thought, warned Dr. Sudhir Kumar, a neurologist based in Hyderabad. According to Dr. Sudhir, daytime sleep is not in sync with the body’s natural clock and can increase the risk of dementia and other psychiatric disorders.
Dr. Sudhir, from Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, highlighted in a post on X.com that daytime sleep is lighter and does not fulfill the body’s sleep requirements. He explained, “This fact is supported by numerous studies of night shift workers, who are predisposed to stress, obesity, cognitive deficits, and an elevated risk of neurodegenerative diseases.”
The neurologist pointed out that the glymphatic system, responsible for clearing the brain of protein waste products, is most active during sleep. Therefore, when there is a lack of sleep, the glymphatic system may fail, increasing the risk of dementia. Dr. Sudhir stated, “Glymphatic failure is the common pathway of dementia, leading to the accumulation of abnormal proteins in the brain.”
Factors such as poor sleep quality, age, sedentary lifestyle, cardiovascular diseases, obesity, sleep apnoea, circadian misalignment, substance abuse, and depression can also suppress or result in the failure of the glymphatic system. Dr. Sudhir emphasized, “Good sleepers tend to live longer, weigh less, have a reduced incidence of psychiatric disorders, and maintain cognitive function for longer periods.”
In conclusion, Dr. Sudhir advised that consistently sleeping well at night can lead to better cognitive function and decrease the risk of dementia and psychiatric disorders. It is essential to prioritize quality sleep to maintain overall brain health and reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.
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