•Dr Priscilia Imade The remaining weeks in the month of January will be focused on “ADULT EYE CARE”. The emphasis is for all Nigerian adults to prioritize eye care in this new year. What is Adult Eye Care? Adult eye care refers to the maintenance and management of vision health in adults, particularly as they […]
•Dr Priscilia Imade As we step into the new year 2025, it is time to make your eye health a priority. In Nigeria, where environmental factors like intense sun, dust and long working hours on the computer are common, it is especially important to care for our eyesight. This is a guide to your eye […]
•Dr Priscilia Imade In Nigeria, as in many other places all over the world, there are several myths and misconceptions surrounding eye care. We will debunk some of them this Yuletide. Some of these myths include: 1. “You only need to see an eye doctor if you have vision problems.” • Myth: Many people wait […]
•Dr Priscilia Imade The Yuletide or Christmas season brings unique challenges to eye health. The dry air, dust associated with harmattan and increased screen time from the holidays can take a toll on your eyesight . Ensure you carry out the eye practices listed below to have a better eyesight this Christmas season. 1. Drink […]
•Dr Priscilia Imade The Yuletide period is the season of Christmas holidays. There are a lot of festive and joyful activities which often lead to neglect of essential eye care practices. This can have serious consequences, particularly for those people with pre-existing medical conditions or those who rely on corrective lenses or therapies. Th...
•Dr Priscilia Imade In Nigeria, the Yuletide season coincides with the Harmattan, which brings dry, dusty air and low humidity, making it a challenging time for individuals with dry eye disease (DED). During this period, the combination of outdoor conditions, indoor air conditioning and increased screen time can exacerbate symptoms such as irr...
•Dr Priscilia Imade Thyroid Eye Disease, also known as TED, is a condition that affects the eyes and is caused by a problem with the thyroid gland. Early detection and treatment can prevent complications and improve the quality of life for those affected. TED can be detected through laboratory tests and physical examination by Optometrist [&he...
•Dr Priscilia Imade The month of November was dedicated to discussing diabetes and its effects on the eyes. We started our discussion on diabetic retinopathy last week but we are rounding it up today with a look at the management. Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the most common and severe complications of diabetes mellitus […]
•Dr Priscilia Imade Every year, the month of November is dedicated to massive awareness on diabetes worldwide. We started the month discussing the effects of diabetes on the eyes including diabetic cataracts. We will delve further today with a look into diabetic retinopathy – the causes, risk factors, treatment and prevention. Diabetic r...
•Dr Priscilia Imade DEFINITION Diabetic cataract refers to the clouding or opacity of the eye’s natural crystalline lens due to diabetes, leading to vision impairment. CAUSES 1. Sorbitol Accumulation: High blood sugar leads to sorbitol buildup in the lens, causing swelling and clouding. 2. Oxidative Stress: Diabetes increases free radic...
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