Who should wear Sun Shades
Of course, sunshades protect us from the harmful effect of the sun, and everyone should be on sun shades when outdoor, however, some categories of people need be on sunshade every time they have to be outdoor. It is mandatory for them and not optional at all, as a culture […]
Presbyopia
Have you heard of Presbyopia? Are you above forty years? Are you experiencing reading difficult? Now this article might benefit you. Presbyopia is simply loss of power of the eye to focus. This occur in many people as from 40 years and above. In simple terms, Presbyopia means old age […]
Eye Allergies
When you actually experience allergies, it is a a sign that your immune system is in a good condition, and it is trying to get rid of the irritant causing the reaction in the body. How do you know it is allergy? Here are the symptoms you experience when you […]
Ptosis
You must have seen someone with their upper eyelid drooping over the eyes when they are looking straight at a target. This condition is called PTOSIS. Ptosis is when the upper eyelid droops over the eye. The eyelid may droop just a little that you can barely notice it or […]
Conjunctivitis
When the thin membrane that lies the surface of the eye ( conjunctiva) becomes infected by micro-organism (such as viruses and bacteria ) or reacts to allergens causing allergy – it becomes inflamed thereby resulting to conjunctivitis. WHAT HAPPENS IN CONJUNCTIVITIS? The conjunctiva is a very thin, clear membrane […]
What does it mean to be legally blind?
legal blindness is the term used by the government to to decide who has eligibility for certain vocational training, rehabilitation, schooling, disability benefits and low vision devices. This therefore implies that being legally blind doesn’t necessarily mean functionally blind. It is not the same as being totally blind. If you […]
Eye twitch ( Eyelid twitch)
Ever experience this phenomenon where your eyelid blinks rapidly and spontaneously and you can’t control the movement. This is technically called myokmia and can be simply described as uncontrolled eyelid spasm. Most eyelid twitch only last a few minutes but sometimes, eyelid twitch may persist for days. When the eyelid […]
Progressive Additional Lenses.
As we all grow in life, a time will come when we will need two glasses to enjoy good vision, one to see distant objects and the other to read small prints. There are various types of lenses used to correct presbyopia but the most effective one is the […]