Urban Optometry

Healthy eye starts with healthy eyelids. Follow this lid care routine to feel the difference in your comfort and vision. Consistency with the routine is the key just like brushing your teeth.

Wearing contact lenses overnight compromises your corneas by causing it to swell up and thus increasing your risk of infection or inflammation.

Consistent morning blur that lasts longer than few minutes may be a sign of something more happening.

Evidence is mounting that myopia is growing around the world, with a recent study estimating that on average, 30% of the world is currently myopic and by 2050, almost 50% will be myopic, that’s a staggering 5 billion people.

As a parent if you are nearsighted and your son or daughter has just become nearsighted, now there are ways to slow down the progression of nearsightedness or Myopia by slowing down the eye from growing longer.

Most people don’t know they have an eyelid problem — until one day they do.
Symptoms don’t show up overnight. The buildup happens slowly, silently and by the time you feel it, the damage is already done.
That’s why I always say: start lid care early. Don’t wait for a wake-up call.
Think of it like brushing your teeth — you don’t wait until you have a cavity to start. Eyelid hygiene should be part of everyone’s daily routine, at every age.

After examining thousands of patients over the years, one pattern keeps showing up—most eye discomfort starts at the eyelids.

Your eyelids and lashes are constantly exposed to your environment, making them one of the most vulnerable parts of your eye. The problem? Most people don’t notice issues until symptoms like dryness, irritation, or styes become hard to reverse.

Healthy eyes aren’t just about vision—they start with healthy eyelids.

✨ A few simple daily habits can make a big difference:
✔️ Use warm compress + massage
✔️Clean your eyelids with proper cleansers
✔️ Practice intentional blinking

These small steps help keep oil glands flowing, reduce inflammation, and protect your eyes long-term.

Take care of your eyelids = protect your vision 💡

👉 Follow for practical eye care tips
👉 Share this with someone dealing with dry eyes or frequent styes

HealthyEyes StyePrevention EyeHygiene DryEye EyeTips

Did you know that standard single vision myopia corrective glasses can in fact cause myopia to get worse in kids. This is because of a theory called ‘myopia peripheral defocus’ which can cause the eye ball to grow longer. If myopia reaches -5.00D or above the risk for serious eye conditions can increase more than ten folds