We keep An Eye On Your Eyes
We keep An Eye On Your Eyes
Your eyes are the windows to the world. This saying is not just cliché. Most people underestimate the importance of having good eyesight and a good eye exam. Whether or not you have excellent vision, you wear glasses or contact lenses; you need a check up on a regular basis. Our eyesight changes with age. […]
This coming September many children will go back to school and some may go back with undetected vision problems that can interfere with their learning. Nearly 80% of learning is done visually. Research shows that at least 70% of children who have difficulty reading have some form of visual impairment. As children progress in school they […]
Do you smoke? If yes read on. If no, there is a section below that will interest you as a nonsmoker. Did you know that smoking is associated with a lot of health risks, including blood circulatory problems, heart problems and cancer just to name a few? Smoking has also been shown to reduce life […]
Good day readers. I was chatting with another doctor the other day, and she could not help but notice that we are seeing a higher incidence of bleeding in the eyes than normal. I agreed with her. Today we would like to revisit the topic of eye bleeds. Bleeding in the eye or hemorrhages is […]
Do you remember the names of your medication? Do you remember to bring your meds to show your doctor? Here are a few guidelines on the proper handling of your meds. Medication Do’s: Do inform your doctor if you are having any problems with your drugs. Do inform your doctor if you have allergies to […]
DRIVE SAFELY WITH GOOD VISION The reality of life is that we need our vision for almost everything that we do. Poor vision can affect our performance in school and at work. It can prevent a child’s normal development and also one’s general health. When it comes to driving it is of the utmost importance. […]
Choosing Glasses: Back To School Choosing glasses: You have just bought a pair of glasses for your son. You think they look good, and you are relieved that he is now going to perform well in school because his vision is better. However, things don’t turn out the way you want. Your child wears the […]
Vision Problems At School It is estimated that 80% of children with a learning disability have undiagnosed vision problems. August is the vision and learning month. In order to drive home this message of the important link between vision and learning , here are some things you should know. Many vision problems are often missed […]
Eight Eye Care Resolutions For 2018 Here are 8 Eye Care Resolutions to make this year: 1.Watch what you Eat. Eat more dark green leafy vegetables such as Spinach, red and orange vegetables such as pumpkin, sweet peppers and carrots. Add more Omega-3 fish oil to your meals 2.Wear protective Goggles . Your eyes could be […]
Three top tips to have a healthy eye lifestyle. It may sound obvious to you, but the eyes really are the windows to the rest of the body. So you want a healthy eye lifestyle? When you look through the pupils, you get a glimpse of the retina, the optic nerve, the macula and the […]
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