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Why do my eyes feel dry and burn in AC and after screen work, and what actually helps?

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By Abhay Kumar, founder of ORINvue · 2026-10-18 Air conditioning dries the air, and staring at screens cuts your blink rate roughly in half, so the tear film on your eyes evaporates faster than it is replaced. That is why eyes burn, feel gritty or turn red by evening. The fixes that help most are simple: blink fully, take regular breaks, keep AC air away from your face, drink enough water, and use preservative-free lubricating drops if needed. If dryness lasts for weeks, get your eyes checked. How the tear film protects your eyes Every blink spreads a thin three-layer film of oil, water and mucus over the front of the eye. This keeps vision clear and the surface comfortable. When the film breaks up too quickly, small dry spots form, and the eye reacts with burning, redness and sometimes, surprisingly, watering. Why AC and screens make it worse AC and coolers lower humidity, so tears evaporate faster Air blowing directly at your face dries the eye surface Screen focus reduces...
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New research: can the newly approved Ryzumvi eye drop replace reading glasses after 40?

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By Abhay Kumar, founder of ORINvue · 2026-10-18 Not fully, and not yet in India. On 16 October 2026 the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Ryzumvi (phentolamine ophthalmic solution 0.75%) as an eye drop for presbyopia, the age-related difficulty with near vision that starts around 40. It can improve near vision for some hours by making the pupil smaller, but it does not reverse ageing of the eye's lens, it is a US approval only, and for most people in Lucknow reading or progressive glasses remain the simplest, most reliable answer. What was announced The FDA approved a supplemental new drug application for Ryzumvi to treat presbyopia. The drop was already approved in 2023 for a different use: reversing the large pupils caused by dilating drops after an eye examination. The new approval was based on two phase 3 clinical trials, called VEGA-2 and VEGA-3. According to the company, both trials met their main and key secondary goals for improving near vision, and no treat...
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Aankh aana (conjunctivitis) in the Lucknow monsoon: what should you do at home and when do you need an eye specialist?

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By Abhay Kumar, founder of ORINvue · 2026-10-18 Most "aankh aana" (conjunctivitis) cases seen in the monsoon are viral and get better on their own in one to two weeks. The most useful things you can do are keep your hands and towels clean, avoid touching your eyes, stay away from school or office while the eye is watering, and never put steroid or leftover drops in the eye on your own. If there is pain, light sensitivity, blurred vision, or a baby or contact lens user is affected, get a same-day check with an eye specialist. What conjunctivitis is Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin clear layer over the white of the eye and the inside of the eyelids. It makes the eye pink or red, watery, gritty and sometimes sticky. In Lucknow it often spreads quickly through homes, classrooms and offices in the humid months, which is why people call it a seasonal "outbreak". Why it spreads in the monsoon Humidity and crowded indoor spaces help viruses...
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Why is glaucoma called the silent thief of sight and who needs a check-up?

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By Abhay Kumar, founder of ORINvue · 2026-10-17 Glaucoma is called the silent thief of sight because the most common type causes no pain and no early symptoms while it slowly damages the optic nerve, starting with side vision. By the time you notice, a lot of sight may be gone and cannot be brought back. A regular dilated eye exam by an ophthalmologist is the only reliable way to catch it early. What glaucoma is The optic nerve carries images from the eye to the brain. In glaucoma it is damaged, often (but not always) because pressure inside the eye is too high for that nerve. Vision loss is permanent, but treatment can slow or stop further loss if started early. Why it is silent In open-angle glaucoma, the commonest form, side (peripheral) vision shrinks very slowly. The brain fills the gaps, and central vision stays sharp until late. Many people never realise until a test shows it. Who is at higher risk Age over 40, risk rising with age Family...
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What are the early signs of cataract and when is surgery needed?

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By Abhay Kumar, founder of ORINvue · 2026-10-17 The early signs of cataract are slowly cloudy or blurry vision, glare around lights at night, colours looking faded and frequent changes in glasses power. Surgery is usually considered when cataract starts to interfere with daily life, such as reading, driving or recognising faces, and the decision is made by an ophthalmologist, not by waiting for the cataract to become fully ripe. What a cataract is The natural lens inside the eye is clear. With age, injury, diabetes, long steroid use or some eye diseases, proteins in the lens clump and make it cloudy, so less light reaches the retina. It is the leading cause of treatable blindness in India, and most cases are age related, starting after about 50-60. Early signs to notice Vision like looking through a dirty or foggy window Halos and glare from headlights and street lights at night, which can make driving in Lucknow traffic uncomfortable Col...
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Why is reading getting hard after 40 and which glasses help?

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By Abhay Kumar, founder of ORINvue · 2026-10-17 Reading gets hard after 40 because of presbyopia, a normal age-related stiffening of the eye's natural lens that makes close focus difficult. It is not a disease and it is not caused by too much phone use. Reading glasses, bifocals or progressive lenses fix it, and a simple eye test tells you the exact power you need. What is happening inside the eye The lens inside your eye changes shape to focus on near things. From the early 40s the lens slowly loses flexibility and the muscle around it cannot reshape it as easily. Distance vision stays about the same, but print, medicine strips and phone messages look blurry at normal arm's length. The change continues until around 60-65. Common signs Holding your phone or newspaper farther away to read Needing brighter light, especially in the evening Small print blurring after a few minutes Tired eyes or headaches after close work Switching between ...
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Why do street lights look streaky or starry at night?

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By Abhay Kumar, founder of ORINvue · 2026-10-16 The most common reason is astigmatism, an uneven curve of the front of the eye that spreads light into streaks instead of a sharp point. Night makes it worse because your pupils open wider and let in more light through the uneven parts. An eye test can measure it, and glasses or contact lenses with a "cylinder" power usually make lights look sharp again. What astigmatism is A perfect cornea is round like a football. With astigmatism, it is curved more like the back of a spoon, steeper in one direction than the other. Light entering the eye focuses at two different points, so images look stretched or smeared. Astigmatism is very common and often comes along with minus power (myopia) or plus power (hyperopia). Why lights look worse at night In the dark your pupil widens, so more of the uneven cornea is used and blur increases. Bright points of light on a dark background, like headl...
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