IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP TO YOUR EYE HEALTH AND VISION.
Getting a good night sleep is great for physical and mental health. It is important for your eyes to get good quality of sleep because it helps them recover from eye strain and blurry vision from reading, driving, scrolling on your phone or working on your computer, and dry eyes from air-conditioning in offices and […]
WHAT IS ASTIGMATISM ?
Astigmatism is a type of refractive error, which occurs when there is an unusual curvature in the eye’s lens or cornea, this prevents light from being focused in the focal point of the retina. In a person with astigmatism, the cornea is often egg- or football-shaped and curves differently from top to bottom than it […]
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF WATERY EYES?
Tears help your eyes stay healthy and comfortable. However, uncontrolled tearing or watery eyes can impact your well-being and daily life. Epiphora, more commonly referred to as watery eyes is when you have excessive tear production. Tears serve several key roles in your body. They keep your eyes lubricated and help to wash away foreign […]
FUNDUS EXAMINATION
Ophthalmoscopy also called funduscopy, is a test that allows your doctor to see inside your eyes, and properly evaluate the fundus of your eyes and other structures, with the aid of an Ophthalmoscope or a Fundus camera. It is an important eye examination, that is crucial in determining the health of the retina, optic disc, […]
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT OCULAR HYPERTENSION
The term ocular hypertension usually refers to any situation in which the pressure inside the eye, called intraocular pressure, is higher than normal. Eye pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). Normal eye pressure ranges from 10-21 mm Hg. Ocular hypertension is an eye pressure of greater than 21 mm Hg. Ocular hypertension […]
RAIN DRIVING AND MY VISION
If you already have trouble driving or seeing at night nor during the day due to visual problems, know that driving in the rain is more dangerous. Visit your optometrist for a comprehensive eye examination and he or she will advice accordingly. Light rain may not sharply reduce your visibility but heavy rain can create […]
ARE VISION PROBLEMS GENETIC?
Genetics plays a role in increasing our chances of developing many medical disorders, including those that impact vision and eye health. More than 350 eye diseases are attributed to hereditary factors, including albinism, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), colorblindness, strabismus, glaucoma, night blindness and retinitis pigmentosa, refractive errors and others. We all know that many […]
EYE CHANGES DUE TO AGEING
As you age, the way your senses (hearing, vision, taste, smell, touch) give you information about the world changes. Your senses become less sharp, and this can make it harder for you to notice details. Sensory changes can affect your lifestyle. As you grow older, you may notice some changes in your ability to see. […]
EYE SAFETY FOR SWIMMERS
Before diving into the pool, lake or beach, make sure you are aware of the eye safety facts. What can we do to protect our eyes while we cool off in the pool or have a swim at the beach? What are we protecting our eyes from anyways? EYE IRRITANTS IN THE WATER If you […]
SUBCONJUNCTIVAL HEMORRHAGE
A subconjunctival hemorrhage occurs when a tiny blood vessel breaks just underneath the clear surface of your eye (conjunctiva). In many ways, it’s just like having a bruise on your skin. The conjunctiva can’t absorb blood very quickly, so the blood gets trapped. You may not even realize you have a subconjunctival hemorrhage until you […]