•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 As we continue our April series on avoidable blindness, today we focus on cataract, the leading cause of avoidable blindness in Nigeria and across the world. Blindness is often feared as a permanent loss, yet in many cases, it is preventable or treatable. Cataract is a clear example of this reality. Despite […]
•Dr Priscilia Imade Happy new month to all our readers and compliments of the season. We will be discussing avoidable blindness, the different causes and prevention of avoidable blindness this month of April. Blindness is one of the most feared disabilities, yet a large portion of it is avoidable. According to global health reports, millions [...
•Dr Priscilia Imade We are rounding up our discussion on glaucoma in the month of March by looking at glaucoma in children otherwise called Infantile Glaucoma. Generally, glaucoma is often thought of as a disease of older adults, but it can also affect children from newborns to teenagers. When it occurs early in life, it […]
•Dr Priscilia Imade Every day, thousands of people around the world gradually lose their sight from a disease they often do not know they have. Glaucoma, widely described by eye care professionals as “the silent thief of sight,” is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness globally. What makes glaucoma particularly dangerous is its [...
•Dr Priscilia Imade Every year on International Women’s Day, the global community reflects on progress toward gender equality and renews its commitment to empowering women in every sphere of life. Yet one critical area often receives little attention: women’s eye health. Vision is fundamental to education, productivity, independence, and...
•Dr Priscilia Imade Happy new month to all our readers. The month of March is dedicated to glaucoma awareness creation worldwide. So, our focus this morning will be on the connection between screen and glaucoma. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness. It damages your optic nerve gradually and often without warning. [&h...
•Dr Priscilia Imade INTRODUCTION When you think about children and screens, you might first picture bright colours, laughter, games and convenience. Screens have become woven into the fabric of daily life, and you may rely on them to entertain, educate, and sometimes even pacify a young child. But if you pause to consider the broader […...
•Dr Priscilia Imade The smart phone has become one of the most important tools in modern life. It wakes us in the morning, connects us to family and friends, runs our businesses, teaches our children, entertains us, and even helps us navigate our cities. Many people now spend more time looking at a phone screen […]
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