•Dr Priscilia Imade Happy New Month everyone! In this month of June, we will begin a powerful four-part series that will shine light on the hidden connection between your eye health and your mental wellbeing. Each week, we will explore the questions many people are afraid to ask: • Can losing your vision affect your […]
•Dr Priscilia Imade Smartphones have become an integral part of our daily life but their prolonged use could pose a great danger to eye health and a significant risk for Digital Eye Strain (DES) also known as Computer Vision Syndrome ( CVS ). Digital Eye Strain refers to a group of eye and vision related […]
•Dr Priscilia Imade WHAT IS PHOTOPHOBIA? Photophobia or light sensitivity, 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 Photophobia is characterised by an increased sensitivity to light, which...
•Dr Priscilia Imade WHAT IS PTERYGIUM? Pterygium (plural: pterygia) is a benign, wing-shaped, fibrovascular growth of the conjunctiva that extends onto the cornea. It typically develops on the nasal side of the eye and may remain small or grow large enough to interfere with vision. Though non-cancerous, it can be cosmetically displeasing and ...
•Dr Priscilia Imade Definition Presbyopia is an age-related refractive condition characterised by the progressive loss of the eye’s ability to focus on near objects. This occurs due to physiological changes in the crystalline lens (loss of elasticity) and weakening of the ciliary muscles, which are responsible for accommodation, the eye’s abil...
•Dr Priscilia Imade Childhood blindness is a deeply tragic condition with lifelong consequences. It is estimated that up to 60% of childhood blindness could have been prevented or treated. This statistic is both sobering and motivating. Blindness in children robs them of future opportunities, impedes their education, places a significant econo...
•Dr Priscilia Imade We are rounding up our discussion on avoidable blindness in Nigeria by taking a look at the socio-economic factors that perpetuate this problem. Avoidable blindness remains a huge public health challenge in Nigeria, with socioeconomic factors playing a major role in preventing millions from accessing essential eye care. Som...
•Dr Priscilia Imade INTRODUCTION We are continuing our discussion on avoidable blindness today by looking at the common causes of avoidable blindness in Nigeria. As a recap, avoidable blindness refers to visual impairment that could be either prevented or treated through timely and appropriate interventions. In Nigeria, like many other low- an...
•Dr Priscilia Imade Last week we started our discussion on Avoidable Blindness for the month of April. This week we will discuss the different types of blindness and how you can avoid them. INTRODUCTION Blindness is a term most people associate with total loss of sight but in reality, there are different types of blindness. […]
•Dr Priscilia Imade Blindness is often perceived as an inevitable consequence of aging or fate, but the truth is that 80% of blindness worldwide is preventable or treatable. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), developing countries like Nigeria bear the highest bu...
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