HEALTHY EYES & BOLLYWOOD
THE ASIAN AGE (July 2003)
By Skimmy Gupta
In recent separate mishaps; stuntmen injured filmstars Aishwarya Rai and Vivek Oberoi.Though nothing could be done to avoid such accidents,but Bollywood stars can take extra care of their eyes.Dr.Himanshu Mehta ,opthomologist to Bachchans,Dimple Kapadia,Anupam Kher,Karisma Kapoor and other leading filmstars feels that actors work under beaming halogen lights for long hours and thus must pay special attention to their eye care.He states that a simple set of instructions are sufficient to retain healthy eyes ,avoid any eye related problems and pursue the glamorous career .
Dr. Himanshu Mehta,consulting opthomologist at Lilavati Hospital and Vision Eye Centre,Juhu says “In this Glamorous Industry, though many songs have been composed about eyes;there is little knowledge on the safety and hygiene of eyes.Bollywood personalities are very hyper about their eyes and their problems.Because ,it is basically their eyes which depict lot of expressions and add a glint to their acting skills.Generally they complain of redness in the eyes,burning sensations and the problems realted to coloured contact lenses.Also with the advent of plastic surgery and other techniques; the size of the eyes can be reduced or increased which can change the appearance of ones personality.”
EYE TIPS FOR BOLLYWOOD STARS
Do not put drops in your eyes because your eyes became red .Some eye-drops on the sets may not be meant for you.
Don’t put drops with contact lenses on.
Wash off Glycerine from your eyes with clean water, not necessarily with well water.
Do not use semi-soft lens solution with Soft Lenses because you ran out of solution.
Do not use and abuse Steroid Eye drops eg. Pyrimon eye drops.
Working on the sets with Halogen light will not spoil your eyes, but try not to stare at it.
It is normal for 70% of individuals to have a glasses number
LASIK Laser is safe but not everyone is a good candidate.
Have a regular Eye Test from an Eye Doctor.
Another commonly prevailing eye problem ‘Computer Vision Syndrome’ is developed due to long working hours on the computers. Dr.Mehta states “Working on Computers results in eye fatigue, eye strain, redness, watering of eyes, blurring of vision and an occasional headache called Computer Vision Syndrome or CVS.Hence while working on computer, one should wear correct glasses,sit at a comfortable distance and blink consciously a few times more.”
“People usually take their eye care for granted and consult an eye specialist only when serious eye problem occurs.Factors like age,weather and harmonal changes affect our eyes to a great extent;thus the constant care and check-up of eyes is vital.” concludes Dr.Mehta
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By Skimmy Gupta
In recent separate mishaps; stuntmen injured filmstars Aishwarya Rai and Vivek Oberoi.Though nothing could be done to avoid such accidents,but Bollywood stars can take extra care of their eyes.Dr.Himanshu Mehta ,opthomologist to Bachchans,Dimple Kapadia,Anupam Kher,Karisma Kapoor and other leading filmstars feels that actors work under beaming halogen lights for long hours and thus must pay special attention to their eye care.He states that a simple set of instructions are sufficient to retain healthy eyes ,avoid any eye related problems and pursue the glamorous career .
Dr. Himanshu Mehta,consulting opthomologist at Lilavati Hospital and Vision Eye Centre,Juhu says “In this Glamorous Industry, though many songs have been composed about eyes;there is little knowledge on the safety and hygiene of eyes.Bollywood personalities are very hyper about their eyes and their problems.Because ,it is basically their eyes which depict lot of expressions and add a glint to their acting skills.Generally they complain of redness in the eyes,burning sensations and the problems realted to coloured contact lenses.Also with the advent of plastic surgery and other techniques; the size of the eyes can be reduced or increased which can change the appearance of ones personality.”
EYE TIPS FOR BOLLYWOOD STARS
Do not put drops in your eyes because your eyes became red .Some eye-drops on the sets may not be meant for you.
Don’t put drops with contact lenses on.
Wash off Glycerine from your eyes with clean water, not necessarily with well water.
Do not use semi-soft lens solution with Soft Lenses because you ran out of solution.
Do not use and abuse Steroid Eye drops eg. Pyrimon eye drops.
Working on the sets with Halogen light will not spoil your eyes, but try not to stare at it.
It is normal for 70% of individuals to have a glasses number
LASIK Laser is safe but not everyone is a good candidate.
Have a regular Eye Test from an Eye Doctor.
Another commonly prevailing eye problem ‘Computer Vision Syndrome’ is developed due to long working hours on the computers. Dr.Mehta states “Working on Computers results in eye fatigue, eye strain, redness, watering of eyes, blurring of vision and an occasional headache called Computer Vision Syndrome or CVS.Hence while working on computer, one should wear correct glasses,sit at a comfortable distance and blink consciously a few times more.”
“People usually take their eye care for granted and consult an eye specialist only when serious eye problem occurs.Factors like age,weather and harmonal changes affect our eyes to a great extent;thus the constant care and check-up of eyes is vital.” concludes Dr.Mehta
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Labels: Medical
posted by Skimmy @ June 11, 2008
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