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Friday, February 20, 2026
TopicEyesight

Topic: eyesight

British singer Elton John says he has lost his eyesight

John said that an infection has caused him to lose sight in his right eye and that his left one is 'not the greatest', resulting in the singer's inability to read or watch anything.

‘Unauthorised promotion’, risk of unsafe use: Why CDSCO revoked nod for eye drops to replace glasses

Drugs Controller General of India, who heads CDSCO, says Entod pharma failed to reply satisfactorily to queries raised. Entod to challenge suspension of approval.

Don’t ignore pesky eye infections – some can cause blindness, even death

Eye cells have no ability to regenerate so, once damaged or injured, they cannot be repaired or replaced.

Bad eyesight costs the economy $411 billion a year—absenteeism, reduced productivity

People with visual impairments are 30% less likely to be employed and confront formidable obstacles in finding work.

How climate change is putting your eyes at risk

The predicted rise in eye diseases and disruption of ocular health services will increase the number of people suffering from vision impairment.

Short-sightedness is increasing globally. Half the world’s population will suffer by 2050

Researchers found that the more years spent in education, the greater the risk a person had of developing myopia.

Some patients face vision loss, blurry eyesight post-Covid. Doctors can’t confirm link yet

Doctors say there is not enough evidence for recovered patients of Covid-19 to begin worrying about losing sight, but urge caution and advise early intervention.

The eyes have it — worst. Work from home and increased screen time is ruining our vision

WFH has been bad news for necks and backs as well as our eyes. It now seems to be only a matter of time before most of our body parts give up and go on a strike.

US approves first medicine for treatment of ‘rare’ thyroid eye disease

The medicine approved by US Food and Drug Administration is called Tepezza, which is manufactured by Irish drugmaker Horizon Therapeutics. 

Listen parents, this is why kids younger than 6 are getting headaches, blurred vision

WHO advises that children aged less than 5 years should not be allowed screen time of more than an hour/day. Indian doctors tell us why.

On Camera

Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.