India, Aug. 3 -- Dark circles are typically treated as a cosmetic concern, with many skincare products claiming to reduce their appearance. However, under-eye darkness is not always caused by inadequate sleep or exhaustion. It may develop due to several factors, and more importantly, dark circles may also require medical attention when they appear alongside certain other additional symptoms. ALSO READ: Do you read while lying in bed? Ophthalmologist reveals why it is unsafe for your eye health: 'Can cause headaches.'

Dr AAV Ramalinga Reddy, senior cataract surgeon at Dr Ramalinga Reddy Maxivision Super Speciality Eye Hospitals, decoded why dark circles develop, what different shades may mean and when they should be taken as a medical con...