Mego Vision Clinic Uyo

18/04/2025

We wish a great time of meditation on the essence of the great sacrifice of God’s Son. JESUS CHRIST.

29/09/2024

THE USE OF EYE DROPS

Eye drops are commonly prescribed in eye clinics. They are liquid solutions prescribed to solve a variety of eye problems: eye infections such as bacterial, viral and fungal infections. Some eye drops are given to remedy some physiological deficiencies such as poor tear production/composition, dry eyes and irritations. Some anatomical abnormalities such as inflammations may need the prescription of eye drops. Sometimes eye drops are used by your doctor during the eye examination to irrigate the eye and flush out toxins and surface foreign bodies. The doctor may also use eye drops to widen the pupil so as to have a better view of the back of the eye.
So in summary, eye drops are used in the following ways

1. Treat infections
2. Lubricate the eye
3. Irrigate the eye to flush toxins and foreign.bodies
4. Dilate the eye
5. Balance fluid levels in the eye

Eye drops are mainly saline solutions with medicaments added to them. Some have preservatives in addition to the main component drug. Others are preservative - free.

In using eyes, you need to pay attention to:

1. Personal hygiene

Cleanliness is very important when it comes to using your eye drops. They can easily be contaminated if you don't pay attento personal hygiene.
Wash your hands with soap and water before picking up your eye drops to apply. And do not drop the cap carelessly after opening the eye drop. Be sure to put the cap back without contamination. A contaminated cap can cause serious infection to the eyrme that may create problems or even lead to blindness.

2. Dosing

Make sure to follow the dosage instructions of your doctor. Do not overdose or underdose. Either of these may lead to complications. Use the eye drops for the period recommended even if the symptoms have subsided to avoid a rebound effect.

3. Storage

Ensure that the eye drop is stored at the recommended temperature before, during and after use. Some eyedrops require storage at room.temperature while others require that they be kept in the fridge.

4. Expiry Date

Look out for the date of expiration. The date of manufacture and expiration are usually indicated on the bottle and/or packet. The expiry date is the last day of the month written on the pack. The drop will lose some (usually 5%) of the concentration of the content.

5. Reactions/Allergies

You may observe some reactions or allergies while using some eye drops. It may be peculiar to you because of other underlying conditions or the usual reaction of that drug. Discintinue use and consult your eye care personnel in such cases.

6. Manufacturer/Seller

It's not all drugs that carry the same pavkage that.contain the same thing. Beware of fake eyedrops. It is important that you are sure of the integrity of the eyedrop you are using. Your health provider is better equipped to detect the integrity of supplies. So it's better your source is fact checked that online.

7. Over the Counter versus Prescription Drug

Do not self medicate. That you had a particular prescription for a particular condition does not nean you should refill the prescription without review.Allow your eye doctor the benefit of that review to ascertain your present status
Moreover, certain eye drops are not to be purchased over - the - counter. They are to be prescribed. Self medication may worsen your condition by masking the real problem.

8. Refer to your doctor if you notice any issues.

HOW TO APPLY EYEDROPS.

Always wash your hands with soap and water before

• Always wash your hands with soap and water before touching the eyedrop bottle or packet.
• Uncap the bottle and keep the cap on the side on a clean surface.

• Shake well just before each use.

• Tilt your head and use your finger to lower your eyelid, pulling it away to create some space for dropping the eye drop. Use the left index finger to gently pull the left lower eyelid and the right index finger to pull the right lower eyelid.

● Using the other hand, drop the eye drop into the space created on the lower lid. Repeat the process for the other eye.

● Gently close the eyes and apply a little pressure on the bridge between the eyes to allow the eye absorb the drops without draining into the nose, throat, and mouth. 1- 2 minutes will suffice.

● Recap the bottle and store away.

References

https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/right-eye-drops-dry-eyes
Accessed 29/9/24

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/eye-drops
Accessed 28/9/24

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18717189/
Accessed 27/9/24

Written by Dr Ejitu Mfon Isong OD, MPH, FNCO, FAAO.
Consultant Optometrist
Date: 29/9/24.

13/08/2024

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07/08/2024

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29/07/2024

World Sight Day 2024 shall focus attention.on Children’s Vision. This is critical.

This , we invite you to consider the importance of eye care in young people and inspire children everywhere to love their eyes.

Get involved at https://www.iapb.world/world_sight_day

28/07/2024

Myopia is more than a pair of glasses. It requires holistic care.

08/07/2024

TIPS FOR OPTICAL FRAMES CARE.

Your lens prescriptions are useless except they are fixed in an.OPTICAL frame(NOTE: Not all frames sold in the market are optical frames). After an eye examination, a rigorous process of lens frame selection, called STYLING follows. This process takes into consideration, your lifestyle, occupation/hobbies, lens power, as well as facial contours/shape. This choice is necessary for the derivation of the desired satisfaction.

Optical frames are.made to be durable to bear the weight of your spectacle lenses and withstand the daily use.
For your frames to serve their purpose,.they have to be taken.care of. In the following reel,.you will learn the tips for wearing and taking care of your optical frames.

06/07/2024

FIRST THINGS FIRST

A regular eye examination is good for your overall health. Don’t hesitate to take it yearly for yourself and your loved ones.
You don't need to have an eye problem before doing an eye examination. It should be a routine check up.
Choose a date you can remember yearly to do it.

03/07/2024

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03/07/2024

HOW WELL DO YOU SEE? (PART 1)

Many people are fixated on how well they can read the chart in the examination room of an eye clinic. They tell you, "I can see everything, I can see the last line. My eyes are good."

But I have a word for you: Vision is beyond sight. That you can see everything on the chart does not translate to good vision. Vision is a complex entity. It has quality and quantity. There are components of visual function which add up to good vision. Without their sum, your visual health will still be in jeopardy. The quality of your vision is dependent on the quality of the following visual functions:

1. Visual acuity:This tests how well you can see an object size at a defined distance and recognise it.

2. Stereo-acuity (Binocularity and Depth perception): This tests how you can see objects in three dimensions to be able to judge the distance between them.

3. Visual Field: This is a test of how wide your vision is in upper, lower and side directions even though you're looking straight ahead.

4. Contrast Sensitivity: This is a test of your ability to identify objects in reduced level of luminance. It helps you identify small objects without defined outlines in their shady background.

5. Colour Vision: This is a test of identifying objects according to their hues or wavelengths.

6. Glare Sensitivity: This tests how much tolerance you can withstand from the brightness of light coming from objects in view.

So when next you go for an eye examination, don't concentrate your attention on the fact that you see everything on the test chart both at far or near. You may see and read everything and still have a problem.

Watch out for Part 2 of this topic soon.

02/07/2024

QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS, ANSWERS!

For those asking questions about our location, see our description.

Mego Vision Clinic Uyo
9 Ikot Udoro St
Off Ikot Ekpene Rd.

Ikot Udoro is opposite Unity Bank on Ikot Ekpene Rd. Ikot Udoro Street lies between Uyo Local Govt Shopping Mall and the former PDP House.
#9 Ikot Udoro St. is the first storey building by the right just before the World Missionary Church. You can't miss it.

Our voucher offer is specific for comprehensive eye examination and counselling for everything eye care concern.

Eye examination is the first step towards overall health. Everything else flows from this.

We look forward to welcoming you.