EYE MYTHS VS FACTS
1. MYTH: Eyes can be Transplanted. FACT: it is not possible to transplant a whole eye because the eye is a complex organ connected to the brain by the optic nerve, which when cut cannot be reconnected. 2. MYTH: Wearing eyeglasses will damage your eyes and make you dependent on them FACT: Wearing glasses will […]
UV Safety Month
UV Safety Awareness Month It’s summer! Am so sure we all love those warm summer rays, but most importantly we must remember to protect our eyes and skin from the damaging effects of the sun. Sure You Are Asking, Why? The sun emits radiation known as UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C. Both UV-A and B are […]
Presbyopia
A gradual loss of the eye’s ability to focus on near objects, due to age. Most people start having trouble seeing small prints clearly between the ages of 35-40 and continues to worsen until around age 65. However, people who are long-sighted tend to develop presbyopia earlier than those who are short-sighted. The reason is […]
May is Healthy Vision Month
May is Healthy Vision Month, a national observance devoted to encouraging persons to make vision and eye health a priority. Taking care of our eyes is not always top of mind, but they’re just as important. Just as eating well and getting exercise are signs of a healthy lifestyle, routine vision eye care is equally […]
Hyperopia (farsightedness)
Hyperopia, or farsightedness, is a vision condition in which distant objects are usually seen more clearly than close ones. Hyperopia occurs due to the shape of the eye and its components; it is not just a function of the aging of the lens, which occurs with presbyopia. To understand farsightedness, it’s helpful to know how […]
Myopia (nearsightedness)
Nearsightedness, or myopia, as it is medically termed, is a vision condition in which people can see close objects clearly, but objects farther away appear blurred. Myopia occurs if the eyeball is too long or the cornea (the clear front cover of the eye) is too curved. As a result, the light entering the eye […]
Strabismus (crossed eyes)
Crossed eyes or strabismus, is a condition in which both eyes do not look at the same place at the same time. It usually occurs in people who have poor eye muscle control. The condition may be present occasionally or constantly. it may result in amblyopia or loss of depth perception. Strabismus can occur due to muscle dysfunction, farsightedness, problems […]
World Glaucoma week 2021 : ‘The World is Bright, Save your Sight!
#worldglaucomaweek is a global initiative that was put together by the World Glaucoma Association to raise awareness about glaucoma on a global scale. It is important for you to know that glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide and there are really no symptoms to the patient until it is in the very end […]
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertension may lead to multiple adverse effects on the eye. Hypertension can cause retinopathy, optic neuropathy, and choroidopathy. Hypertensive retinopathy is the result of changes to the retinal vasculature in high blood pressure states. Initially, arteriole tone is increased due to autoregulation in the body’s attempt to reduce blood flow, causing the arterioles to narrow. […]
DRY EYE SYNDROME
DRY EYE SYNDROME Dry Eye Syndrome is a condition of the eye in which the eyes do not produce enough tears and /or the tears produced by the eyes is of low quality. HOW DO TEARS WORK? When you blink, a tear film of tears spreads over the eyes. This keeps the eyes’ surface smooth […]