The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is rapidly changing the way the health and development communities are working. With the proximity of eye health professionals to patients during eye examinations and reports that the virus can cause conjunctivitis, COVID-19 has implications for eye health and eye health professionals. Travel restrictions, reprioritisation of health resources and...
Month: <span>June 2020</span>
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Computer vision syndrome -Eye/Optical clinic near Ojodu Berger Obawole Omole
Computer Vision Syndrome, also referred to as Digital Eye Strain, describes a group of eye and vision-related problems that result from prolonged computer, tablet, e-reader and cell phone use. Many individuals experience eye discomfort and vision problems when viewing digital screens for extended periods. The level of discomfort appears to increase with the amount of digital...
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Eye care tips – Eye/Optical clinic near Obawole Fagba Iju Ishaga
Your eyes are an important part of your health. Most people rely on their eyes to see and make sense of the world around them. But some eye diseases can lead to vision loss, so it is important to identify and treat eye diseases as early as possible. You should get your eyes checked as often as your...
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Eye test – Eye clinic within Obawole Iju Ishagah Fagba
Dr. Dr. Steven E.N., Eyeupdate clinic & optical supplies, 01 Ajuwon junction, beside BPNL filling station, Ajuwon, off Elliot bus stop, Iju-Ishagah, Lagos. Tel: 08107531046, 08034971582. Eye exam/test consists of series of tests that your eye doctor will perform in order to determine your ocular status. An eye exam involves a series of tests...
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Diabetic retinopathy – Eye clinic near Fagba Obawale Iju-Ishagah
Overview Diabetic retinopathy (die-uh-BET-ik ret-ih-NOP-uh-thee) is a diabetes complication that affects eyes. It’s caused by damage to the blood vessels of the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye (retina). At first, diabetic retinopathy may cause no symptoms or only mild vision problems. Eventually, it can cause blindness. The condition can develop in anyone...
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High blood pressure & your eyes – Eye clinic near Sango Ota Abule Egba and Fagba
Along with causing heart and kidney problems, untreated high blood pressure can also affect your eyesight and lead to eye disease. Hypertension can cause damage to the blood vessels in the retina, the area at the back of the eye where images focus. This eye disease is known as hypertensive retinopathy. The damage can be...
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Smoking and your eyes – Eye clinic near Mowe Ojodu Berger
Eye Disease and Smoking: Smoking has long been known to cause heart disease and lung cancer; however many people don’t realize that smoking can lead to vision loss. Studies show smoking increases the risk of age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy and Dry Eye Syndrome. Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) One way to...
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Ten best foods for good eye health – Eye clinic near Ojodu Berger
Organizations such as the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) continue to recommend nutrients for eye health based on the AREDS reports. The AREDS reports support the following 10 nutrient-rich foods: 1. Fish Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help to lower the risk of eye problems. Many fishes are rich sources of omega-3 fatty...
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Keratitis treatment in Alagbole Akute Ajuwon
Overview Keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea — the clear, dome-shaped tissue on the front of your eye that covers the pupil and iris. Keratitis may or may not be associated with an infection. Noninfectious keratitis can be caused by a relatively minor injury, by wearing your contact lenses too long or by a...
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Have an eye check within Omole Akiode Ojodu Berger for detection of Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of irreversible central vision loss in older patients. Dilated funduscopic findings are diagnostic; color photographs, fluorescein angiography, and optical coherence tomography assist in confirming the diagnosis and in directing treatment. Treatment is with dietary supplements, intravitreal injection of antivascular endothelial growth factor drugs, laser photocoagulation, photodynamic...