Dr.Hemalatha Vidyashankar

Precautions to prevent Sanitizer- Aerosol Driven Ocular Surface Disorders (SADOSD) With the Covid Pandemic being around since 4 months, use of Hand Sanitizers have increased multifold. It's recommended too as it's Hand sanitisation /disinfection is the best way to protect yourself. But excess use of Santizers or improper usage can aggravate allergic eye diseases and dryness and if it accidentally enters your eye, it could damage your ocular surface So, what is the correct way?? 1. Keep the nozzle below the eye level while spraying the sanitizer. 2. Keep your eyes closed while spraying it 3. Avoid to spray it along the direction of the blower, fan or air conditioner. 4. Use it only when absolutely essential, washing hands with soap and water is always better 5. Use a protective goggle or face shield if frequent spraying is unavoidable 6. Don't let children use it without supervision 7. If it accidentally enters your eyes, wash your with copious amount of water and do n...

The disconcertingly long hours of screen time through virtual classes and gadget use, have raised the anxiety of the school as well as the parents about the overall health and the mental well-being of students. Herewith sharing the link to our Webinar on "Eye Health of Children in Digital age " https://youtu.be/oDP2_tEq6pI #drhemalathavidyashankar #drvidyashankarscenterforvision #eyecareforchildren #onlineclasses #digitaleyestrain

HOW TO COPE UP WITH ONLINE CLASSES, DIGITAL EYE STRAIN ?? With online classes and increased screen time, lot of children are having eye problems like eyestrain, headaches, , dry eyes and increase in the spectacle power. Herewith sharing a small video about few precautions to follow to take care of their eyes. Please share your queries and let us know how are you coping with the increased screen time .  #drhemalathavidyashankar #pediatricophthalmologist #onlineclasses #eyecareforchildren #eyestrain #digitaleyestrainrelief