Dr. Arvind Varma is a practicing ophthalmologist who runs a clinic in Nerul, Navi Mumbai. Besides writing on common eye problems, Dr. Varma will also answer specific queries.

Q: I read caring for eyes. Points. It is nice for kids even. I would like to ask you that can we use the contact lens 24 Hrs.

A: Extended wear Contact Lenses can be used for such long hours & may be slept with. Do not try it with routine Contact Lenses

Q: What is ROP? What all new research going on Detached Retina problem?

A: ROP is “Retinopathy of Prematurity”. When a child is born before completion of full gestation period, Retina is not fully developed in the new born. Depending upon the period of gestation completed in the mothers womb, ROP could be mild to severe & may lead to vision threatening complications then or Later.

The treatment of RD/ Impending Rd is still the same - Prophylactic Cryotherapy or Lasers, Sclera Buckle and/or complicated Vitreo-Retinal Procedures.

Q: My name is Sridevi. Aged 29. I would like to donate my eyes. Can you please suggest me a proper place to register the donation?

A: For this noble gesture please try to find the registered Eye Bank in your city. You can Pledge your eyes with them. For more information you may visit the site www.ebai.org

Q: My left eye had a hit and it has an effect of cooling glass wearer eyes (i.e. block glass). Particularly, I am unable to see the correct yellow colour; clearly. What is the problem, what is the remedy?

A: Sorry, I could not interpret the middle part of your query. Some colour perception changes could be because of some slight Traumatic Cataract due to the hit in your Left Eye. You must get your eye examined by your local Eye Specialist. You may mail your report for a 2nd opinion. It would be easy for me to advise in the light of findings observed in your eye.

Q: I am 54 years old, and have been using spectacles for myopia since the age of 11. In the last 3 to 4 years the power has increased and now is -5.25 with .75 cylinder (R) and -5.75 with .50 cylinder (L). Could the increase be due to some other health factor? Should I get a check for diabetes?

A: In your age group, common causes of change in power of the eye are setting in of Cataract, Diabetic changes in the lens or Glaucoma

I think that you should approach your local Eye Specialist & get detailed eye exam done. Diabetic changes & Glaucoma will need prompt action.

Q: The black portion of my right eye became whitish after a bout of fever but restored after treatment when I was about two years old. But the vision in this eye is not the same as in the other one. The examination of the eye revealed a spot in the black portion. Several times the doctors have given me glasses but since I have not felt much improvement while wearing them, I have not used them. Is it possible to correct this type of disorder? I am 32 yrs. old now. My work involves a lot of working on computer.

A: It appears as if you had collection pus like material (Hypopyon) in front of the Iris (black portion of the eye). It usually heals without sequel, but as you say it has left one in your case. May be the other eye of yours is 6/6 without Glasses & that’s why you do not feel any improvement after wearing correction in your Right Eye. Depending upon the Refractive Error in Right Eye, your doctor will be in best position to guide you on how should the Glasses be worn. If you are the Computer professional, you should take care that vision in each eye is at its best, with or without Glasses. Even otherwise insignificant Refractive Errors should not be ignored to avoid Computer Vision Syndrome. To be of any further help, I need to know you’re Powers & best corrected vision in each eye.