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10/05/2024

The month of May is cataract awareness month by Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA).
Tell us what you know about cataract.

NYSTAGMUSNystagmus is an involuntary, rhythmic side-to-side, up and down or circular motion of the eyes resulting from a...
30/04/2024

NYSTAGMUS

Nystagmus is an involuntary, rhythmic side-to-side, up and down or circular motion of the eyes resulting from a variety of conditions.

Nystagmus most commonly affects both eyes. It may only last seconds or it may be permanent. It can occur in certain directions of gaze or head position. It may only last seconds or it may be permanent.

There are generally two types of nystagmus. With pendular nystagmus, the eye motion is like that of a pendulum swinging back and forth, equally in both directions.
Jerk nystagmus, the more common type, is characterized by eyes that drift slowly in one direction and then jerk back the other way. Nystagmus patterns may have a combination of these different types and directions of movement.
Doctors may notice nystagmus in people being evaluated for dizziness, vertigo or other balance problems affecting the inner ear.

Nystagmus Symptoms
Patients whose eyes are “shaking” do not necessarily see the world as moving. Many people with nystagmus simply have blurred vision and discomfort when looking in directions that may worsen their nystagmus. Oscillopsia, the illusory sensation that the stationary visual world is moving, might be noticed by patients with more severe nystagmus.

When nystagmus is related to a problem involving the vestibular system in the inner ear or the brain, vertigo, dizziness or loss of balance may be present.

What causes Nystagmus?
Jerk nystagmus is usually caused by diseases affecting the inner ear balance mechanisms or the brain’s movement regions (brainstem or cerebellum.
Pendular nystagmus can be caused by brain diseases such as multiple sclerosis, but it can be a congenital problem as well.

Children may be born with nystagmus due to abnormalities of the eye or brain. These children require prompt evaluation by an eye care specialist.

Nystagmus Diagnosis
When nystagmus is a new symptom and occurs with new dizziness or vertigo, the patient should seek prompt medical attention.

Treatment for Nystagmus
Depending on the source, nystagmus can be temporary and resolve on its own. Treatment of the underlying cause of acquired nystagmus, if possible, can improve symptoms, though sometimes they persist.
Medications may be recommended to treat persistent nystagmus, but not all patients respond the same to medical treatment, and the side effects can outweigh the benefit.
Although most patient benefit from glasses, contact lenses and rarely surgery.

April is squint & nystagmus awareness month by Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA) .

STRABISMUSWhat is strabismus?Strabismus — also known as hypertropia and crossed eyes — is misalignment of the eyes, caus...
09/04/2024

STRABISMUS

What is strabismus?

Strabismus — also known as hypertropia and crossed eyes — is misalignment of the eyes, causing one eye to deviate inward (esotropia) toward the nose, or outward (exotropia), while the other eye remains focused. Misalignment can occur once in a while in newborns, especially if they are tired, but they should outgrow it by three months of age. In children, uncorrected strabismus can lead to amblyopia, a condition in which the brain starts to ignore signals sent by the weaker, misaligned eye that leads to vision problems.

In some children, strabismus is one of several manifestations of other medical conditions, including traumatic brain injury, retinopathy of prematurity, retinoblastoma, cerebral palsy and others.

Symptoms
*Crossed eyes
*Uncoordinated eye movements
*Double vision
*Vision in only one eye, with loss of depth *perception.

Treatment
It is important to start treatment as early as possible to prevent vision problems and vision loss.

*Strengthening the eye muscles to realign the eyes by use of glasses and eye muscle exercises
*In cases of amblyopia, covering the strong eye with a patch to stimulate the weaker eye
*Surgery to realign the muscles

Come and have your eyes checked today.

Glaucoma, the silent thief of sight.Yes, "Glaucoma, the silent thief of sight," is a common phrase used to describe the ...
26/03/2024

Glaucoma, the silent thief of sight.

Yes, "Glaucoma, the silent thief of sight," is a common phrase used to describe the condition's insidious nature. Glaucoma often develops slowly and painlessly, with few noticeable symptoms in the early stages. As a result, many people may not realize they have glaucoma until it has already caused significant vision loss or damage to the optic nerve.

By the time symptoms such as peripheral vision loss or tunnel vision become apparent, the damage to the optic nerve may be irreversible. This is why regular eye exams and screenings are crucial for early detection and treatment of glaucoma.

Once vision loss occurs due to glaucoma, it cannot be reversed. However, with early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, further damage to the optic nerve can often be prevented, helping to preserve remaining vision and maintain overall eye health.

Schedule an eye check-up today.

It's glaucoma awareness month. Tell us what you know about glaucoma.
08/03/2024

It's glaucoma awareness month.
Tell us what you know about glaucoma.

14/09/2023

Why a comprehensive eye exam should be first on your back-to-school checklist?
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14/09/2023

Awesome Eye Clinic consultant in one of its outreach programs sponsored by Hon. Dixie Nwankwo Foundation.

Lots of beneficiaries who otherwise could not afford basic eye care costs smiled home with their treatments.

This is what we are talking about. Eye care is yet to get to the grassroots at little or no cost.

31 days to World Sight Day....This year's event is tailored to educate, counsel and rehabilitate the populace on:1. Ocul...
11/09/2023

31 days to World Sight Day....

This year's event is tailored to educate, counsel and rehabilitate the populace on:

1. Ocular hazards for different vocations.
2. Eye protection in work environment.
3. Eye rehabilitation
And so much more.

Please join us as we launch into the series, "Love your eyes at work".

Valentine's eye screening @ Awesome Eye Clinic on 15th February.
14/02/2023

Valentine's eye screening @ Awesome Eye Clinic on 15th February.

29/01/2023

Does screen affect your eyes?
You could need some checks with your eyedoctor.
Protect your eyes from computer vision syndrome.

13/10/2021

Stimulation of how different eye disease can affect vision.

The eye is the lamp of the body, so then if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light Matt 6:22. Your ...
12/08/2021

The eye is the lamp of the body, so then if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light Matt 6:22.
Your eyes is as important as you! Get proper check today.

08/06/2021

The menace of Hypertension and Diabetes

Gone are the days when it was a rare phonemenon for young adults (40 years and below) to be sufferers of high blood pressure and diabetes. These days, a lot numbers of the former have known to have these ailments and the number increases daily. Sadly, a good number of this age group are ignorant of their health status. And of course, ignorance is not an excuse as these are the leading cause of death, cardiac problems, paralysis (stroke), blindness, visual problems and a host of other systemic diseases. Family history of these diseases poses a great risk and so requires a calculated medical check-up with the:
*General physician
*Optometrist
Other risk factors include:
Stress
Obesity
Poor dieting lifestyle
Age
Systemic diseases and so on
If you want to live better, get to know your health status.

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