Milind Blogs

  Everyone hates a stye over their eyelid! They often appear at the wrong time, cause considerable pain and disruption in your daily routine, and not to mention, visibly spoil your good looks! Have you ever wondered why do we get these stye/nodules over our eyelids?     What is a Stye, and what causes it?   A stye is simply a sudden painful nodule over your eyelid, that is caused by bacterial infection. The oil glands in your eyelid may get blocked, and the pent-up secretions get infected to form a stye. It is often sudden in onset, and extremely painful. The eyelid may simply be red and swollen, or you may sometimes see a yellow spot indicating pus-pointing. People who have Blepharitis, rosasea, or even dry eyes are more prone to get these nodules. Although most styes are harmless and will heal on their own in about a week, if you've ever had one, you know what a nuisance these red eyelid lumps can be.   Treatment of a Stye Visiting your eye specialist is the b...

       So your right eye started to twitch  lately, and you were told that it’s a   sign of a good news. More money, or maybe more success right ?! Well, it could be the reverse. A twitching eyelid, also known as myokimia, is an involuntary activity, and may serve as an early indicator of a variety of medical problems.                                               What causes Eyelid twitching?                                                        Eyelid twitching simply means that the muscles under your eyelid skin are contracting. Normally, they contract only under your vo...

  Nodule (chalazion) over their eyelid?! It often appears at the wrong time, may cause discomfort or heaviness, and not to mention, spoils your good looks! You must have wondered why me ?! Well, here's some useful information!     What is a Chalazion, and what causes it?   A chalazion is simply a nodule arising within eyelid tissue, following a bacterial infection. The oil glands in your eyelid may get blocked, and the pent-up secretions get infected. The infection may subside, but excess tissue reaction leaves behind a nodule. If small, it may fade away, but usually they stay along as a painless nodule. This of you who have Blepharitis, rosacea (a skin condition), dry eyes or even diabetes are more prone to get these nodules.   Treatment of a Chalazion A chalazion does not affect your vision or eye function. Most patients desire treatment for cosmetic reasons, and rightly so: it isn't a beauty spot afterall!   Treatment options Given below are the 3 standa...

It was the May month of year 1999. Vibha, my wife was 5 months pregnant, and I traveled to Vellore by Katpadi express, to explore my luck with Ophthalmology training at the Christian Medical College. I found myself seated across a group of reverent fathers for an interview. One of the interviewer looked different: he was an unusually fit bald man, who was wearing just a half-sleeved white coat and a black trouser! I was asked why I had applied for a post of Diploma in Ophthalmology, as I already had that degree. "B ecause I did not learn anything in my previous training, and I don't mind the title again, as long as I get to learn", I replied . My answer visibly startled that odd bald interviewer, who immediately announced that I should be selected, as I was so keen to learn! The interview eventually got over, and I was just walking around, admiring the campus. I suddenly heard a shoutout ' Hey you, come with me '. It was the same bald man who interviewed me. He pu...

You may be in need of a cosmetic eyelid surgery, correction of a droopy eyelid, or even repair of an injured one. The question is: whom to consult? Who is reliable and safe around the eye? Most likely, you might ask family and friends for a recommendation, or search for options on google. The eyelids are protecting your most important sense organ, the eyes. The lids have immense artistic and cosmetic value, and therefore any procedure on or around them, would have a big impact on your vision, comfort, and overall looks. The eyes are the gateway to one's soul, and you would want that gateway to be pristine! While you do your research to find the best possible way to fix your problems around the eye, here are a few mistakes that you can avoid. These tips are purely based on the most common experiences shared by many of my patients, over my 22-years of exclusive eyelid and peri-ocular surgical practice!  1) Looking for Online/Free Advice: Many patients google for eyelid surgeons, and ...