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15/09/2025

Do you notice a small yellowish or whitish bump on the white part of your eye, close to the cornea? 👀🌤️
It could be a condition called Pinguecula.

🔎 What is Pinguecula?

Pinguecula is a common, non-cancerous growth that appears on the conjunctiva (the clear tissue covering the white part of your eye). It often looks like a tiny, raised yellowish spot, usually near the nose side of the eye.

⚠️ Causes & Risk Factors:

1️⃣ Excessive sun exposure (UV light)
2️⃣ Frequent exposure to dust and wind
3️⃣ Dry eye conditions
4️⃣ Aging changes in the eye
5️⃣ Irritation from contact lenses or environmental factors

👁️ Symptoms May Include:

A small yellow/white patch on the eye

Dryness or irritation

Redness around the spot

Foreign body sensation (“something in the eye”)

✅ Management & Prevention:

Use lubricating eye drops for comfort

Wear sunglasses to protect against UV rays

Reduce exposure to dust, wind, and smoke

Seek medical attention if it becomes inflamed, painful, or affects vision

💡 Pinguecula is usually harmless, but monitoring is important to ensure it doesn’t develop into a more serious condition like pterygium.

📍 Visit us at Goodnews Eye Centre for professional eye care:

Agorwu Junction, Ashale Botwe, Accra

Ashiyie, adjacent Ivy Preparatory School, Accra

📞 Contact us today and keep your eyes safe, clear, and healthy!

12/09/2025

Do You Spend Long Hours on a Computer or Phone? 👀💻

You may be at risk of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), also known as Digital Eye Strain.

🔎 What is CVS?

It’s a group of eye and vision-related problems caused by prolonged use of digital screens such as computers, tablets, and smartphones.

⚠️ Common Symptoms Include:

Blurred or double vision

Headaches

Dry, red, or irritated eyes

Neck and shoulder pain

Difficulty focusing

📝 Causes:

📌 Staring at screens for long periods
📌 Poor posture
📌 Glare from screens
📌 Incorrect screen distance or angle
📌 Uncorrected vision problems

✅ Tips to Prevent & Manage CVS:

✨ Follow the 20-20-20 rule (every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds)
✨ Adjust screen brightness and contrast
✨ Keep screens at least an arm’s length away
✨ Use proper lighting to reduce glare
✨ Blink often to keep eyes moist
✨ Get regular eye check-ups and wear prescribed glasses if needed

💡 Your eyes are precious! Take care of them while working or studying on your devices.

📍 For professional eye care, visit us at Goodnews Eye Centre:

Agorwu Junction, Ashale Botwe, Accra

Ashiyie, adjacent Ivy Preparatory School, Accra

📞 Contact us today to book an appointment — let’s keep your vision healthy and clear! 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

10/09/2025

Protecting Little Eyes: What You Need to Know About Retinoblastoma 👁️👶

Retinoblastoma is a rare but serious eye cancer that develops in the retina (the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye), usually in children under the age of 5. With early detection and treatment, many children go on to live healthy lives with good vision.

🔍 Signs & Symptoms Parents Should Watch For:

A white glow in the pupil (often seen in flash photos)

Crossed eyes (strabismus)

Red or swollen eyes without infection

Poor or decreased vision

Eye pain (in advanced cases)

🧠 Causes & Risk Factors:

1️⃣ Genetic mutations (can be inherited or occur spontaneously)
2️⃣ Family history of retinoblastoma
3️⃣ Children born with certain gene changes (RB1 gene)
4️⃣ Can affect one eye (unilateral) or both eyes (bilateral)

🩺 Treatment Options:

✅ Laser therapy or cryotherapy (for small tumors)
✅ Chemotherapy to shrink tumors
✅ Radiation therapy (in some cases)
✅ Surgery (enucleation) if the cancer is advanced
✅ Genetic counseling & family screening

⚠️ Why Early Detection Matters:
Catching retinoblastoma early not only saves a child’s sight but can also save their life. Parents, always pay attention to unusual eye changes in your child — a simple eye exam could make all the difference.

📅 Book your child’s comprehensive eye exam today.

📞 Call or DM us now.

08/09/2025

Chalazion vs Stye – What’s the Difference? ✨👁️

Both chalazion and stye are common eyelid problems that cause swelling, but they’re not the same. Knowing the difference helps you care for your eyes better 👇

🔍 What is a Stye?

A red, painful lump on the eyelid (like a pimple)

Usually caused by bacterial infection of eyelash follicles or oil glands

Often tender to touch

May have pus or discharge

🔍 What is a Chalazion?

A firm, painless lump on the eyelid

Caused by a blocked oil gland, not an infection

Usually grows slowly

Can press on the eye and cause blurred vision if large

🧠 Five Common Causes & Risk Factors:

1️⃣ Poor eyelid hygiene
2️⃣ Touching or rubbing eyes with unclean hands
3️⃣ Previous history of styes or blepharitis
4️⃣ Skin conditions (rosacea, dandruff)
5️⃣ Chronic eyelid gland problems

🩺 Management & Care Tips:

✅ Apply warm compresses several times a day
✅ Keep eyelids clean and avoid squeezing lumps
✅ Styes may need antibiotic treatment if infected
✅ Large or recurring chalazia may require minor surgery by an eye doctor
✅ Regular eyelid hygiene helps prevent recurrence

⚠️ Important Reminder: If the swelling doesn’t improve, becomes very painful, or affects your vision, seek professional eye care.

📅 Don’t ignore eyelid lumps — early treatment keeps your eyes healthy and comfortable!

📞 Call or DM us today to book your eye check-up.

05/09/2025

Severe Eye Pain or a White Spot on Your Eye? It Could Be a Corneal Ulcer! 👁️🔥

A Corneal Ulcer is an open sore on the cornea (the clear, front surface of your eye). It’s often caused by infections, injuries, or improper contact lens use. This condition is an eye emergency — without quick treatment, it can lead to permanent vision loss.

🔍 Common Symptoms:

Severe eye pain

Red, irritated eye

Blurred vision or sudden vision loss

Excessive tearing or discharge

A visible white or gray spot on the cornea

Sensitivity to light

🧠 Five Common Causes of Corneal Ulcers:

1️⃣ Bacterial infections (often linked to contact lenses)

2️⃣ Viral infections (like herpes simplex virus)

3️⃣ Fungal infections (common after eye injury with plant material)

4️⃣ Eye injuries or scratches

5️⃣ Severe dry eyes or eyelid problems that prevent proper eye protection

🩺 Management & Treatment:

✅ Immediate medical attention is required

✅ Doctors may prescribe antibiotic, antifungal, or antiviral eye drops depending on the causes

✅ Pain relievers and protective eye shields may be used

✅ In severe cases, corneal transplant surgery may be needed

⚠️ Important Reminder: Corneal ulcers can cause permanent scarring and blindness if ignored. If you experience sudden severe eye pain or notice a white spot on your cornea, seek help immediately.

📅 Don’t delay — your sight is precious! Book your eye exam today.

📞 Call or DM us now.

03/09/2025

Did You Know Babies Can Be Born with Cataracts? 👁️👶

While cataracts are often linked with aging, some children are born with them — this is called Congenital Cataracts. A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, and in babies, it can interfere with normal visual development.

🔍 Common Signs of Congenital Cataracts:

A cloudy or white spot in the pupil

Eyes that don’t seem to focus properly

Nystagmus (uncontrolled eye movements)

Poor response to visual stimuli (not tracking objects or faces)

Delayed visual development

🧠 Causes & Risk Factors:

1️⃣ Genetic factors (runs in families)
2️⃣ Infections during pregnancy (e.g., rubella, chickenpox, syphilis)
3️⃣ Metabolic disorders (like galactosemia)
4️⃣ Eye injuries at birth
5️⃣ Sometimes, the cause may be unknown

🩺 Treatment & Management:

✅ Early detection is crucial — babies should have their eyes checked soon after birth
✅ In some cases, surgery may be needed within the first few months of life
✅ After surgery, vision correction with glasses, contact lenses, or even implants may be required
✅ Ongoing monitoring is important to ensure healthy visual development

👨‍⚕️ Untreated congenital cataracts can lead to amblyopia (lazy eye) or permanent vision loss. But with early eye screening and timely treatment, many children can go on to develop good vision.

📅 Parents, don’t forget: newborn eye screening saves sight! If you notice anything unusual in your child’s eyes, seek professional care immediately.

📞 Call or DM us today to book your child’s eye exam.

01/09/2025

Did You Know Diabetes Can Affect Your Retina? 🍬👁️
One of the serious complications of diabetes is Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) — a condition where fluid leaks into the macula (the central part of the retina responsible for sharp vision), causing swelling and blurred sight.

Left untreated, DME can lead to significant and permanent vision loss.

🔍 Common Symptoms of DME:

Blurred or wavy central vision

Colors appearing washed out or faded

Difficulty reading or recognizing faces

Blind spots in central vision

Vision changes that get worse over time

🧠 Main Causes & Risk Factors:

1️⃣ Long-term uncontrolled diabetes
2️⃣ High blood sugar damaging retinal blood vessels
3️⃣ High blood pressure & high cholesterol
4️⃣ Duration of diabetes (longer years = higher risk)
5️⃣ Diabetic retinopathy progression

🩺 Management & Treatment Options:

✅ Strict blood sugar control (diet, exercise, medication)
✅ Blood pressure & cholesterol management
✅ Anti-VEGF eye injections to reduce leakage and swelling
✅ Laser therapy to seal leaking vessels
✅ Regular eye exams to catch changes early

👨‍⚕️ People with diabetes should never skip eye check-ups. Detecting DME early can protect your sight and prevent blindness.

📅 If you live with diabetes, schedule a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year.

📞 Call or DM us today to book your eye screening.

29/08/2025

Noticed a Growth on the White of Your Eye? It Could Be Pterygium ☀️👁️
Pterygium (also called “Surfer’s Eye”) is a fleshy, triangular growth that starts on the white part of the eye (conjunctiva) and can extend onto the cornea. While usually non-cancerous, it can cause discomfort, redness, and even affect vision if it grows large enough.

🔍 Common Symptoms:

A visible, wedge-shaped growth on the eye

Redness and irritation

Dryness or gritty feeling in the eye

Blurred vision if it spreads to the cornea

A cosmetic concern for many patients

🧠 Five Common Causes/Risk Factors for Pterygium:

1️⃣ Excessive UV light exposure (outdoor workers, farmers, fishermen, surfers)
2️⃣ Chronic eye irritation from dust, smoke, or wind
3️⃣ Dry eye syndrome
4️⃣ Living in hot, sunny, or dusty environments
5️⃣ Genetic predisposition (family history increases risk)

🩺 Management & Care Tips:

✅ Wear UV-protective sunglasses and hats outdoors
✅ Use lubricating eye drops to reduce dryness and irritation
✅ Avoid dusty and smoky environments when possible
✅ In advanced cases, surgery may be required if the pterygium grows too large or causes vision problems
✅ Regular eye check-ups help track its growth

👨‍⚕️ Pterygium is common in sunny regions like ours, but prevention and early care make a huge difference in keeping your eyes comfortable and your vision clear.

📅 Book your eye exam today and let’s protect your eyes from unnecessary damage.

📞 Call or DM us now.

27/08/2025

Do You See Small Spots or Strings Floating in Your Vision? ✨👁️
Those are called Eye Floaters—tiny shadows that drift across your vision, especially when looking at a bright background like the sky or a white wall. Most are harmless, but sometimes they can signal an eye problem that needs urgent care.

🔍 Common Symptoms:

Small dark shapes, dots, or thread-like strands moving across your sight

Floaters that drift when you move your eyes

More noticeable against bright or plain backgrounds

Sometimes accompanied by flashes of light

Sudden increase in floaters can be a warning sign 🚨

🧠 Five Common Causes of Eye Floaters:

1️⃣ Aging changes – the gel-like vitreous inside the eye shrinks and clumps

2️⃣ Retinal tears or detachment – a serious condition needing immediate attention

3️⃣ Eye trauma or injury – bleeding or damage inside the eye

4️⃣ Diabetic retinopathy – bleeding from fragile retinal blood vessels

5️⃣ Inflammation in the eye (uveitis) – swelling in the back of the eye

🩺 Management & Care Tips:

✅ Most floaters are harmless and need no treatment
✅ Regular eye exams help detect serious causes early
✅ If you notice sudden new floaters, flashes of light, or loss of vision, seek urgent medical help—it may be a retinal emergency 🚨
✅ People with diabetes or high eye pressure should get checked often
✅ Protect your eyes from injuries and maintain good eye health

👨‍⚕️ While occasional floaters are normal, a sudden change could be sight-threatening. Don’t ignore it—early detection saves vision!

📅 Schedule your eye exam today and keep your vision safe.

📞 Call or DM us now.

25/08/2025

👁️ Struggling to See at Night? It Could Be Nyctalopia 👁️🌙
Nyctalopia, also called night blindness, is when your eyes have trouble adjusting to low light or darkness. People with this condition see well during the day, but find it difficult to drive, walk, or function in dim light.

🔍 Common Symptoms:

Poor vision in dark or dimly lit environments

Difficulty driving at night

Slow adjustment when moving from bright to dark areas

Frequent eye strain in low light

Need for extra lighting when reading or working at night

🧠 Five Common Causes of Nyctalopia:

1️⃣ Vitamin A deficiency (affects the retina’s ability to process light)
2️⃣ Cataracts (cloudy lens scatters light, especially at night)
3️⃣ Glaucoma and some glaucoma medications
4️⃣ Retinitis pigmentosa (a rare inherited retinal disease)
5️⃣ Uncorrected myopia (nearsightedness)

🩺 Management & Care Tips:

✅ Eat a vitamin-rich diet (carrots, leafy greens, fish)
✅ Get your eyes checked regularly for cataracts, glaucoma, or retinal disease
✅ Use corrective lenses if refractive error is the cause
✅ Avoid driving at night until your vision is evaluated
✅ Follow treatment plans prescribed by your eye doctor

👨‍⚕️ Night blindness is often a symptom, not a disease itself. Identifying the cause early is the first step to protecting your sight.

📅 Book your comprehensive eye exam today and let’s make sure your vision stays sharp—day and night.

📞 Call or DM us now.

22/08/2025

What is Blepharitis? ✨👁️
If your eyelids often feel red, itchy, or crusty, you may have Blepharitis—a common eye condition caused by inflammation of the eyelid margins.

🔍 Common Symptoms:

Red, swollen, or itchy eyelids

Crusts or flakes at the base of the eyelashes

Burning or stinging sensation in the eyes

Watery or dry eyes

Feeling like “something is in the eye”

🧠 Five Common Causes of Blepharitis:

1️⃣ Bacterial buildup on the eyelids

2️⃣ Blocked oil glands along the eyelid margins

3️⃣ Skin conditions like dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis) or rosacea

4️⃣ Allergic reactions to makeup, contact lenses, or environmental triggers

5️⃣ Mite infestations (Demodex mites) on the eyelashes

🩺 Management & Care Tips:

✅ Practice good eyelid hygiene – gently clean your eyelids daily with a warm compress and lid scrub

✅ Use artificial tears for dryness

✅ Avoid rubbing your eyes

✅ In some cases, your eye doctor may prescribe antibiotic or anti-inflammatory treatments

👨‍⚕️ While blepharitis can be chronic and recurring, proper care helps keep symptoms under control and your eyes more comfortable.

📅 If you’ve been struggling with irritated eyelids, book an appointment today—we’re here to help!

📞 Call or DM us now.

20/08/2025

Itchy, Watery, Red Eyes? It Could Be Eye Allergies! 👁️🌸

Eye allergies (also called allergic conjunctivitis) happen when your eyes react to triggers like pollen, dust, smoke, mold, or pet dander. They’re uncomfortable but very common—and often mistaken for infections.

🔍 Common Symptoms:

Itchy, burning eyes

Redness and watering

Puffy eyelids

Sensitivity to light

Stringy discharge

🧠 How to Manage Eye Allergies:

✅ Avoid triggers (keep windows closed during pollen season, clean your space often)
✅ Use artificial tears to wash away allergens
✅ Apply cold compresses for soothing relief
✅ Ask your eye doctor about antihistamine or anti-allergy eye drops
✅ Never rub your eyes—it makes symptoms worse!

👨‍⚕️ If your eye irritation persists, it’s important to get checked. Sometimes what looks like allergies could be another condition that needs different treatment.

📅 Book your eye exam today and let’s keep your eyes healthy and comfortable all year round!

📞 Call or DM us now to schedule your appointment.

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