•Dr Priscilia Imade INTRODUCTION Shortsighted medically known as myopia is a refractive error where distant objects appear blurry while close objects are seen clearly. It occurs when the eye grows too long from front to back, or when the cornea is too curved, causing light rays to focus in front of the retina instead of […]
•Dr Priscilia Imade Your eyes are more than just a sensory organ, they are the gateway to your experiences, emotions, work, relationships and independence. Yet, many people do not pay attention to their eye health until something goes wrong. In today’s fast-paced, screen-dominated world, prioritising healthy eyes is not just about clear vision...
•Dr Priscilia Imade Light Sensitivity or Photophobia is an abnormal sensitivity to light that can cause discomfort, pain or vision problems. This condition can significantly impact daily life, affecting individuals of all ages and backgrounds. CAUSES Light Sensitivity is characterised by an increased awareness of light, which can be caused by ...
•Dr Priscilia Imade INTRODUCTION Happy new month to all our readers. We are starting the month of June with the discussion on conjunctivitis which is commonly known as “Apollo” in Nigeria. It is one of the most common eye conditions affecting people of all ages. It is highly contagious in many cases and can spread […]
•Dr Priscilia Imade INTRODUCTION Every year in the month of May, eye care professionals and health organisations across the world observe Myopia Awareness Week to educate the public on the increasing burden of myopia and the importance of early intervention and myopia control. Myopia, also known as shortsightedness, is a condition where a pers...
•Dr Priscilia Imade Pterygium is a non-cancerous fleshy growth that develops on the conjunctiva, the thin transparent membrane covering the white part of the eye. The growth usually starts from the inner corner of the eye near the nose and gradually extends toward the cornea, which is the clear front surface of the eye. The […]
•Dr Priscilia Imade INTRODUCTION We are continuing our discussion on the different eye conditions by beaming our search light on Myokymia also called eyelid-twitching which is a common eye condition. Myokymia is the involuntary, repeated twitching or quivering of the eyelid muscles. It commonly affects the lower eyelid but the upper eyelid can...
•Dr Priscilia Imade Happy new month dear readers. We will be discussing various eye conditions and diseases this month of May, we are starting with presbyopia. INTRODUCTION Presbyopia is a natural, age-related change in vision that affects the ability to see objects clearly at close range. It is not a disease, but a normal part […]
•Dr Priscilia Imade INTRODUCTION Refractive errors is one of the major causes of avoidable blindness in Nigeria. Avoidable blindness remains a significant public health challenge, particularly in developing countries. It refers to vision loss that can be prevented or treated with simple, cost-effective interventions. Among the leading causes i...
•Dr Priscilia Imade Another type of avoidable blindness is the one caused by diabetes. People living with diabetes are prone to developing diabetic retinopathy if they do not pay attention to eyecare while managing their blood sugar issues. Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition caused by diabetes that damages the retina, the light-sensitive...
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