Eyez Alive Clinic

01/10/2022

Happy 62nd Independence Nigeria 🇳🇬

21/08/2022

😎🧡 Are you beginning to notice changes in your ability to see clearly;
👉 when reading on paper,
👉 when working on your phone or computer,
👉 or when using your phone?

Oya, calm down...
It's not a serious problem, it could simply mean that you are growing older.

But that doesn't mean you should relax...
First, read this post very carefully...

Medical researches have found that middle-aged adults will begin to notice slight changes in their vision which can progress over time.

Beginning in the early to mid-40s, many adults may start to have problems seeing clearly at close distances, especially when reading and working on the computer.


This is among the most common problems adults develop between ages 41 to 60.

This normal change in the eyes’ focusing ability, called presbyopia, will continue to progress over time.

Initially, you may need to hold reading materials farther away to see them clearly.

Or you may need to remove your glasses to see better up close.

Writeups in the newspaper or on a piece of flyer may appear blurred, especially under dim lighting.

This is called presbyopia; inability to see things at close ranges, this is because the lenses of your eyes become less flexible as you age.

Fortunately, presbyopia is not a serious condition, it's just like growing grey hairs as you age...

But unlike grey hairs, you will need to get help in order to improve your ability to see better...
..and the earlier to sort help, the better for you, because if presbyopia has set in, you vision might keep getting worse.

People with presbyopia now have many options to improve their vision.

You simply need to see a qualified eye doctor, and get your eyes properly examined.

Getting your eye examined is important, not just because you would get help if you have presbyopia, but also because you can find out if there's any potentially dangerous and underlying eye problems you might have.

If you are in Lokoja or around it, you can visit us (EYEZ ALIVE CLINIC) at Suite 12 Goshen Plaza Beside Lokongoma Market Phase 1 Lokoja.

If you are enrolled with the NHIS or any HMOs, we are in partnership with the NHIS and over 15 HMOs. So you can actually get examined and treated for presbyopia without paying from your pocket.

But even if you are not enrolled with NHIS or any HMOs, our services are very much affordable, and you won't even stress to pay.

You can send us a message here or call 07089101642 now to book appointment.

10/03/2022

It is the world Glaucoma week again from the 6th to 12th of March 2022, with the theme, ' the world is bright save your sight'.

This is a week set aside to create awareness and sensitize the populace about one of the leading causes of preventable irreversible blindness in the world.

Glaucoma which is often called the 'thief of sight ' has become a growing public health concern, it is an eye disease that causes damage to the part of the eye called the Optic Nerve. This happens when there is a build up of fluid in the eyes called intraocular pressure.
Overtime the increased pressure can erode the optic nerve tissue which may lead to loss of vision.

Blindness due to Glaucoma can be prevented if there is an early detection. That is why a regular comprehensive eye examination is necessary. Most people who have Glaucoma are not even aware of it. Any loss of vision due to Glaucoma cannot be restored.

Glaucoma is asymptomatic, there's usually no symptoms especially in it's early stage, there is gradual loss of vision. Often times symptoms manifest when there's already damage to the optic nerve some of these symptoms are;
- Severe eye pain
- Redness of the eyes
- Sudden blur vision
- Seeing coloured rings around light
-Nausea
-Sudden vision disturbances.

Anyone can have Glaucoma but some people are more at risk of having it ,
- People from the age of 40yrs and above, - people of the African - American race, - people with a family history of Glaucoma,
- patients who suffer from certain medical conditions such as diabetes and High blood pressure,
- use of corticosteroids for a long period of time and
- people who have had trauma or injury to the eyes.

When you are diagnosed of Glaucoma be dedicated to your treatment plan,have your eye examined regularly and also sensitize your family members on the need for a comprehensive eye examination.

For a comprehensive eye examination visit your eye care practitioner.

You can also visit us at Eyez Alive Clinic or
Call 07089101642 to book an appointment.

07/10/2021

Count down to world sight day.......

It's just a few days to go.....

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03/08/2021

HOW TO PROPERLY APPLY EYE DROPS

No matter your reason for using eye drops, it's important to use them correctly.

Here are step by step instructions on how to use eye drops properly and easily

✅ Wash your hands properly🚿

✅ Remove the cap from the bottle and place it on it's side on a clean surface.

✅ Tilt your head back and pull the lower eyelid down with your finger to form a pouch or pocket.

✅ Hold the bottle upside down close to your eyes, try not to allow the tip of the dropper touch your eyes.

✅ Look upwards, and press the container gently to release one drop into your eye.

✅ Close your eye gently for a minute.

✅ Use one finger to gently apply pressure to the inside corner of the eye. This stops the medication from draining into your nasal passages & getting into your mouth or throat.

✅ Repeat the process for the other eye.

✅ Replace the cap, Use tissue paper or cloth to wipe any excess liquid around the eyes.

✅ If you need to put a second eye drop into the same eye, wait at least 2 to 5minutes after putting in the first drop.

Note: Do not use Eyedrops if it has been opened for more than 4weeks. This will help to prevent the risk of eye infection also do not share your bottle of eye drops with another person.
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For the best Eye Care in lokoja at an affordable price; come to Eyez Alive Clinic. We are at Suite 12 Goshen Plaza, besides Lokongoma market, Phase I, Lokoja, Kogi State.

Call 07035391474.

Send a message to learn more

14/03/2021

Over the past 6 years in operations, we have found refractive error to be the most prevalent eye condition.

However recently, we have discovered a gradual surge in glaucoma cases, most of them in their very late stages.

Cataract and glaucoma are two diseases responsible for the most preventable blindness in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Unfortunately, while cataract presents in older people with clear symptoms, and visual impairment can be reversed,
glaucoma has no trends, no obvious symptoms and visual loss are irreversible.

Perhaps the most worrying of these is that not a lot of people are aware of glaucoma
and the dangers it poses to their vision.

Unfortunately, there is no cure for glaucoma, and vision loss is permanent.

However, medications or surgery can halt or slow-down further vision loss, if diagnosed early.

Therefore awareness and early detection are considered essential to preventing progression and limiting visual impairment.

This is why in order to consolidate on what we are already doing in this regard, we are applying to the for a grant to enable us set up a glaucoma unit that will dedicated to glaucoma awareness, testing, management and counselling.

This would become the first of such facility in Kogi State.

We appreciate this opportunity, and hope that the judges will see with us, the need to tackle glaucoma head-on.

08/03/2021

Current estimates by Quigley & Broman suggest that there are 6.5 million people with glaucoma at all levels of vision in the sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) with a projected increase to 8.4 million in 2020.

Glaucoma is estimated to be the second leading cause of blindness in Africa.

Unfortunately, over 50% of adults in Nigeria do not know what glaucoma is...

Added to the fact that there are hardly any symptoms for glaucoma until significant damage is done to the eyes, there’s also no known cure for this blinding disease…

Some awareness will reduce the chances of people developing glaucoma, because early detection and treatment has been proven to halt glaucoma progression.

So to mark this year’s World Glaucoma Week, the Eyez Alive Clinic
has put together a Glaucoma Awareness Webinar with the Theme; Keeping Your Eyez Alive.

Date: Thursday, 11th March 2021,
Time: 5:00 PM
Venue: ZOOM

To register click on the link below
http://bit.ly/3qpOmyA

PLS NOTE:
This event is FREE but registration is required.
Registration closes by 12:00 noon on Thursday, 11th of march, 2021.

To register click on the link below
http://bit.ly/3qpOmyA

08/03/2021

This week is world Glaucoma Week

Glaucoma is a very misunderstood disease. Often, people don't realize the severity or who is affected.

Here are 4 Key Facts About Glaucoma

1. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the world, with over 50% of Nigerian adults unfamiliar with the disease.

2. There is no cure (yet) for glaucoma
Glaucoma is not curable, and vision lost cannot be regained. With medication and/or surgery, it is possible to halt further loss of vision.

3. Everyone is at risk for glaucoma
Everyone is at risk for glaucoma from babies to senior citizens. Older people are at a higher risk though, but babies can be born with glaucoma. Young adults can get glaucoma, too.

4. There may be no symptoms to warn you.
With open-angle glaucoma, the most common form, there are virtually no symptoms. Usually, no pain is associated with increased eye pressure. Vision loss begins with peripheral or side vision.
The best way to protect your sight from glaucoma is to get tested. If you are diagnosed with glaucoma, treatment can begin immediately.

Get tested for glaucoma and other eye diseases...

A comprehensive eye examination at least once a year can protect you from ever loosing your vision to glaucoma...

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TODAY WITH ONE OF OUR EYE SPECIALISTS AT EYEZ ALIVE CLICK...

Click on send message👇👇 now...

Or call +2347035391474

03/03/2021

See how often you should get your eyes examined...

Visit your Optometrist today.




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25/02/2021

Protect your eyes against harmful Blue Light ray's.......