“I’m too old to make new friends.” That’s what I told my husband on learning that I got accepted into Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai. I believed that… Read more “Winds of Change.”
Author: Dr. Marushka
Hi, I’m Marushka. Welcome to my blog!
My two loves would have to be Ophthalmology and food!
I also love reading, writing, travelling and am always looking out for a great new adventure :)
Hindsight is 2020
Hindsight is 2020 This holds so true for this year. Everyone looked forward to 2020 so much. Especially us, Ophthalmologists. 20/20 vision is perfect vision. It is… Read more “Hindsight is 2020”
Moving with my cheese.
I just finished my 15 day posting at the State Covid hospital and honestly, it has changed my life. For the better? Maybe. I was extremely apprehensive… Read more “Moving with my cheese.”
Grief – A life changing emotion.
When someone close to you dies, it saddens you deeply. But when someone who owns a part of your heart dies, a part of you dies too.… Read more “Grief – A life changing emotion.”
Empowered Women, empower women.
“Empowered women, empower women.” This has to be one of my most favourite quotes. It’s interesting to see that whilst the preconceived notion is that women bring… Read more “Empowered Women, empower women.”
Stop and smell the roses.
‘What is this life if, full of care,We have no time to stand and stare. No time to stand beneath the boughsAnd stare as long as sheep… Read more “Stop and smell the roses.”
Quarantined.
What can Ophthalmologists do to stop COVID-19? Even though our profession might seem like we aren’t at direct exposure to droplet infections, Dr Li Wenliang was a… Read more “Quarantined.”
Sheet masks, decoded.
Since a couple of y’all asked me to review The Face Shop sheet masks, I thought I’d do that. I’m not really reviewing the product per se,… Read more “Sheet masks, decoded.”
Examining exams.
Hi Readers, So today I thought I’d write about something we’re all familiar with, have all been through and possibly will continue to go face sometime in… Read more “Examining exams.”
The Emotional Roller-Coaster
Bustling OPDs can always be likened to a cafeteria. With patients picking their doctors and then moving on through a number of examination stations. But the emotions… Read more “The Emotional Roller-Coaster”
An Eye on Life - The adventures of an Ophthalmologist 