•Dr Priscilia Imade Good vision or eyesight plays an important role in a children’s learning and overall development. From reading and writing to participating in classroom activities and playing sports, good vision is essential for academic success and social engagement. THE ROLE OF VISION IN LEARNING Vision is a primary sense used for ...
•Dr Priscilia Imade Good vision or eyesight plays an important role in children’s learning and overall development. From reading and writing to participating in classroom activities and playing sports, good vision is essential for academic success and social engagement. The role of vision in learning Vision is a primary sense used for le...
•Dr Priscilia Imade Parents should watch out for the following signs that may indicate a vision problem in their child: – Frequent eye rubbing or blinking – Squinting or tilting the head to see better – Covering one eye – Complaints of headaches or eye pain – Difficulty reading or avoiding close-up activities R...
•Dr Priscilia Imade Vision is one of the most important senses for a child’s development. From the moment they open their eyes, children begin to learn about the world around them. Proper vision care is essential to ensure that children can grow, learn, and experience life to the fullest. WHY VISION CARE IS IMPORTANT Children […]
•Dr Priscilia Imade Strabismus refers to a condition where the eyes are misaligned and point in different directions. This misalignment can be constant or intermittent, affecting one or both eyes. TYPES The primary types of strabismus include: 1. Esotropia: One or both eyes turn inward, towards the nose. 2. Exotropia: One or both eyes turn [&h...
•Dr Priscilia Imade Bloodshot eyes, also known as red eyes or conjunctival injection, occur when the tiny blood vessels (capillaries) in the conjunctiva – the clear membrane covering the whites of the eyes – become dilated or inflamed. This dilation and inflammation give the eyes a red or pinkish appearance, often accompanied by se...
•Dr Priscilia Imade Ptosis, pronounced “TOH-sis,” refers to the drooping of the upper eyelid, leading to a partially obstructed field of vision and altered facial appearance. This condition can occur unilaterally (affecting one eye) or bilaterally (affecting both eyes) and may vary in severity. Causes and Types Ptosis can be classi...
•Dr Priscilia Imade Pinguecula (plural: pingueculae) is a non-cancerous growth or thickening of the conjunctiva, the clear tissue covering the white part of the eye (sclera). This condition typically appears as a yellowish or whitish bump on the conjunctiva near the cornea, often occurring on the side closest to the nose. Causes and Risk Facto...
•Dr Priscilia Imade Nystagmus is characterised by involuntary, repetitive eye movements that can manifest in various patterns. It is often common among albinos. Patterns It presents in the following patterns: Horizontal Nystagmus: The eyes oscillate horizontally, back and forth. Vertical Nystagmus: Upward and downward movements of the eyes. Ro...
•Dr Priscilia Imade Statistics on Glaucoma: Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), it is estimated that over 60 million people have glaucoma globally. In the United States alone, more than 3 million people are affected by glaucoma, and it is projected that this number ...
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