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Eye Checkup - What To Expect Out Of It?

MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor o...read more

Ophthalmologist•Agra

Sight is one of our most important senses. To ensure that your vision is not compromised, regular eye examinations are essential. This is regardless of age and overall health because the only way to diagnose eye problems in the early stages is with a comprehensive eye exam. By arresting them in time, many eye disorders can be easily controlled and treated.

During a routine eye examination, the doctor will look into a number of aspects of your eye's health. An eye examination can also in...more

Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip

Know Presbyopia And How It Can be Treated?

Dr. Jaitra P G90%(36 ratings)

DNB - Ophtalmology, Diploma In Ophthalmo...read more

Ophthalmologist•Bangalore

As we age we get wiser for our experiences and knowledge, but it is also an accepted fact that our body and organ system get much weaker and there may be little that we can do about it. As we hit the middle ages, we start to experience problems such as wrinkles or greying of hair and general fatigue and tiredness after a short amount of activity. However, the real trouble starts when major system dysfunctions, such as the eyes and the vision.

Simple things like reading a book or a newsp...more

Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip

Laser Blended Vision: A Revolutionary Treatment For Presbyopia!

Dr. Rajiv Bajaj86%(22 ratings)

MBBS, MS - Ophthalmology

Ophthalmologist•Delhi

When the finer details are not so fine- Presbyopia. When you reach your mid-forties, you will notice certain changes in your eyesight. Reading fine print becomes harder. You begin to hold things at a distance to be able to read them clearly. If routine activities like using your mobile phone, browsing the net, and reading the menu card become challenging, you may have presbyopia. This visual condition affects almost everyone over the age of forty-five.

This happens as we grow old, when ...more

Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip

Facts About LASIK Eye Surgery!

Dr. Reema Das91%(26 ratings)

DOMS, MBBS

Ophthalmologist•Gurgaon

What is LASIK ?

Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) uses a computer controlled laser to reshape the eye's cornea ( the transparent part in the front region of the eye), so as to enable light passing through it to focus correctly onto the retina of the eye.

When do you need this surgery?

This surgical procedure is ideal for people having following conditions making spectacle use mandatory :

1. Myopia or nearsightedness - Far off objects appears blurry...more

Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip

Presbyopia - How Farsightedness Affects Your Vision?

Dr. Tejas D. Shah90%(50 ratings)

MBBS, MS - Ophthalmology, Diploma in Oph...read more

Ophthalmologist•Ahmedabad

As we age we get wiser for our experiences and knowledge, but it is also an accepted fact that our body and organ system get much weaker and there may be little that we can do about it. As we hit the middle ages, we start to experience problems such as wrinkles or greying of hair and general fatigue and tiredness after a short amount of activity. However, the real trouble starts when major system dysfunctions, such as the eyes and the vision.

Simple things like reading a book or a newsp...more

Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip

Presbyopia - How Farsightedness Affects Your Life?

Dr. Ravi Thadani91%(865 ratings)

MBBS, MS - Ophthalmology

Ophthalmologist•Delhi

As we age we get wiser for our experiences and knowledge, but it is also an accepted fact that our body and organ system get much weaker and there may be little that we can do about it. As we hit the middle ages, we start to experience problems such as wrinkles or greying of hair and general fatigue and tiredness after a short amount of activity. However, the real trouble starts when major system dysfunctions, such as the eyes and the vision.

Simple things like reading a book or a newsp...more

Asked for male, 47 years old from Bangalore

Hi ,I am 45 years and now my near eye vision is not clear .doctor say I have presbyopia. Also my far vision is poor - 4.00 in both eyes for which I am wearing contact lenses. Pls suggest what to do to avoid wearing a specs or glasses n still my both near n far vision are clear.

Dr. Vaibhev Mittal94%(3867 ratings)

Fellowship In Comprehensive Ophthalmolog...read more

Ophthalmologist•Sangrur

Hello
i am sorry but there is no option at this age to avoid both glasses
you may try LASIK in both eyes for distance vision and KAMRA implant in non dominant eye for presbyopia. This is only option

267 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 28 years old from Chandigarh

Triglycerides - 333hdl - 33non hdl- 146 vldl- 66. 6 chol/hdl ratio- 5.4 my age is 30 male. Do you think these results are a matter of concern? I am exercising regularly and keeping a check on my diet still these values. What do you think should be done?

Dr. B Nanda92%(4355 ratings)

MBBS, MD - Physiology

General Physician•Noida

While the values are concerning,, you have already started lifestyle improvement, so it's great. At this stage medication is not required, if you are otherwise healthy.Please ensure you have a healthy weight.Ensure a healthy mix of aerobic exercises and strength training and that you are having the right diet. Check values after 3 months
can consult if you need customized guidance.

63 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 35 years old from Jaipur

Hello my age 34 and I have test lipid profile and my cholesterol is 205 and triglycerides is 189. Please suggest.

Dr. Sushma Shah93%(9037 ratings)

MBBS

General Physician•Vadodara

Change life style n diet plan. So you need to consult a diatician personally as he will note each n every data she need than calculate calories than finalize diet chart.
Add excercise as brick walk.

24 people found this helpful

Health Query

My dad got his cholesterol tests: cholesterol, total 213.00 mg/dl triglycerides 99.00 mg/dl hdl cholesterol 46.90 mg/dl ldl cholesterol: 146.30 mg/dl vldl cholesterol: 19.80 mg/dl non-hdl cholesterol: 166 mg/dl he is 57 years old, 5 foot 5 inches, 78 kgs and a bit obese. Are the levels concerning? What medicines and exercises should he practice to lower them all?

Dr. Sushma Shah93%(9037 ratings)

MBBS

General Physician•Vadodara

Just deranged but you need to change life style n diet. Exercise as walk 40 min, five days in a week.
Rosuvas20 one at night for three weeks. It may cause discomfort in some patients.
Yet consultation with md physician advisable with report.

55 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 39 years old from Ahmedabad

I am 39 year male, have got below report of cholesterol in my yearly check. No symptoms or issue. Is it necessary to take medicine. Cholesterol 228. Triglycerides 200 hdl 45 ldl 168.

Dr. Col V C Goyal95%(14978 ratings)

CCEBDM, PG Diploma In Clinical Cardiolog...read more

General Physician•Ghaziabad

1.no alcohol
3. No smoking/ tobacco/drugs/ avoid pollution
4. Diet - no ghee/ butter, have mix of vegetable oils - mustard, til, ground nut, olive oil, have more green vegetables and fruits, have whole grain atta, no fried. Fast. Spicy / processed/ junk food. Less sugar, potato, rice. Less salt.
5. 30 mts brisk walk daily 6. Deep breathing exercise for 10 mts daily
7. Meditation daily for 10 mts. 6-8 hrs of sleep at night
8. Expose your body to sun for 15-20 mts daily after s...more

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Asked for male, 53 years old from Bangalore

My name is vijaya. I have no bp no diabetes. My total cholesterol is 123 mg, triglyceride is 166 mg, hdl 30 mg, ldl 60 mg, vldl 33 mg. There is any risk? How can I increase my hdl cholesterol level.

Dr. Sushma Shah93%(9037 ratings)

MBBS

General Physician•Vadodara

use of healthy diet alter the proportion. soak 11 almonds at night, take them in breakfast after peel off. chew finely. alters hdl . hdl increase.
stop fast , JUNK food.

Asked for female, 35 years old from Bangalore

Hi I was diagnosed with high ldl cholesterol 160 and high bp 180/110 and doctor suggested telma 40 in the morning and night stamlo 2.5mgas I am just 35 and not married and I have done all life style changeseven after doing this should I take bp tablets life long or can I slowly reduce the dosage and after few months it can be stopped with the consulting the doctor or is it for life long.

Dr. Tushar Jyoti Medhi

MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor o...read more

General Physician•Guwahati

Hello good evening maam. Since your bp is on higher side. I would recommend start with low dose medication and lifestyle changes which include exercise, healthy food habits etc thank you.

106 people found this helpful

Asked for female, 43 years old from Ernakulam

Noel mary female 43 yrs having hypothyroidism currently took a lipid profile check up having triglycerides 71hdl 57ldl 145total cholesterol 216last month it wastriglycerides 90hdl 79ldl 133total 230i’m worried about this increasing level of ldl.

Dr. S.Sagin Raj91%(378 ratings)

MBBS, Diploma in Diabetology, CCRH (cert...read more

General Physician•Nagercoil

Hi
No need to worry about this u can reduce it with medication and life style modification,u can take statin group of medicine
-obese means reduce weight,avoid oily and junk foods
-do meditation and regular exercise

62 people found this helpful

Asked for female, 38 years old from Valsad

My age is 38 I have adenomyosis. My doctor has done by operating adenomyomectomy. So I have treated aayurved treatment for this condition. I have future plan is pregnancy please solve my problem.

Dr. Rajesh Chander Chodda93%(8779 ratings)

Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surge...read more

Ayurvedic Doctor•Zirakpur

I think this condition is ok now. For pregnancy you should plan ayurvedic based treatment for healthy, intellectual and beautiful child after your cycles are ok. This will be a series of treatment plans. Once you conceive there is masanumas chikitsa, very wondeful. May talk or meet some vaidya there.

19 people found this helpful

Asked for female, 18 years old from Gorakhpur

Hey i'm 18 year old female. I have 440 triglyceride. Sgot 60 and sgpt 96. Is there something to worry about?

Dr. Sushma Shah93%(9037 ratings)

MBBS

General Physician•Vadodara

Triglyceride very very high.
Sgot sgot raised.
Consultation with md physician advisable. Don't delay.

55 people found this helpful

Health Query

I have a total cholesterol of 175 mg/dl but triglyceride of 348 mg/dl and vldl of 69 mg/dl. Doctor has prescribed fenolip 145 for 3 months. Do I need to go for a medication or lifestyle changes with food control would suffice?

Dr. Sushma Shah93%(9037 ratings)

MBBS

General Physician•Vadodara

start medicine but with this start change in life style n DIET so u can drop medicine easily. but remember change life style n DIET must be continued otherwise u r in trouble.

87 people found this helpful

Presbyopia Health Feed

Eye Checkup - What To Expect Out Of It?

Know Presbyopia And How It Can be Treated?

Laser Blended Vision: A Revolutionary Treatment For Presbyopia!

Facts About LASIK Eye Surgery!

Presbyopia - How Farsightedness Affects Your Vision?

Presbyopia - How Farsightedness Affects Your Life?

Hi ,I am 45 years and now my near eye vision is not clear .doctor say I have presbyopia. Also my far vision is poor - 4.00 in both eyes for which I am wearing contact lenses. Pls suggest what to do to avoid wearing a specs or glasses n still my both near n far vision are clear.

Triglycerides - 333hdl - 33non hdl- 146 vldl- 66. 6 chol/hdl ratio- 5.4 my age is 30 male. Do you think these results are a matter of concern? I am exercising regularly and keeping a check on my diet still these values. What do you think should be done?

Hello my age 34 and I have test lipid profile and my cholesterol is 205 and triglycerides is 189. Please suggest.

I am 39 year male, have got below report of cholesterol in my yearly check. No symptoms or issue. Is it necessary to take medicine. Cholesterol 228. Triglycerides 200 hdl 45 ldl 168.

My name is vijaya. I have no bp no diabetes. My total cholesterol is 123 mg, triglyceride is 166 mg, hdl 30 mg, ldl 60 mg, vldl 33 mg. There is any risk? How can I increase my hdl cholesterol level.

Noel mary female 43 yrs having hypothyroidism currently took a lipid profile check up having triglycerides 71hdl 57ldl 145total cholesterol 216last month it wastriglycerides 90hdl 79ldl 133total 230i’m worried about this increasing level of ldl.

My age is 38 I have adenomyosis. My doctor has done by operating adenomyomectomy. So I have treated aayurved treatment for this condition. I have future plan is pregnancy please solve my problem.

Hey i'm 18 year old female. I have 440 triglyceride. Sgot 60 and sgpt 96. Is there something to worry about?

I have a total cholesterol of 175 mg/dl but triglyceride of 348 mg/dl and vldl of 69 mg/dl. Doctor has prescribed fenolip 145 for 3 months. Do I need to go for a medication or lifestyle changes with food control would suffice?