Thelma just came from her doctor and went to a pharmacy down the road to fill her prescription. When she got there she met Barbara and they started talking. The pharmacist proceeded to fill out their prescriptions. Unfortunately for them, although the prescriptions were for different ailments, the tablets looked identical. When the pharmacist gave […]
Do inform your doctor if you are having any problems with your medication. Do inform your doctor if you have allergies to certain types of medication. Do inform your doctor if you are taking other medication at the same time. This includes over the counter medication. Do inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding […]
Pred Forte eye drops are in a category of medicines called corticosteroids. They inhibit inflammatory processes within the body. Steroid eye drops are used in the management of redness, swelling, and irritation, attributed to the inflammation of the eye. They can be good for the eyes, but used improperly can also be dangerous. Here are […]
Many patients often wonder whether eye drops that dilate, that is, widen the pupil, will be used during an eye examination and how long it will take for the drops to wear off. We use drops for two purposes. One is to enable the doctor to get a better view of the inner part of […]
We discussed Laser refractive surgical techniques such as PRK, Lasik and Lasek to correct Myopia (nearsightedness), Hyperopia (farsightedness) and Astigmatism. Even though these procedures have proven themselves to be very effective on patients who need only mild to moderate corrections, they have not done extremely well on patients with very high refractive errors. Newer techniques […]
Acupressure’s healing touch is safe to do on yourself and on others even if you have never done it before. There are absolutely no side effects and the only equipment required are your 2 hands. “Threshold” pressure – firm but gentle pressure on the “threshold” of becoming painful – is applied to massage the points […]
Acupressure and acupuncture are the basis of traditional Chinese medicine. In the case of acupressure, a gentle but firm pressure is applied to key points on the surface of the skin with the fingers and sometimes even the feet to stimulate the body’s natural self-curative abilities by restoring and balancing the natural flow of energy […]
Without proper education, you could be unwittingly putting your eyesight under threat. Most complications arise through the overuse and over wear of contact lenses i.e. Patients wearing contact lenses over the stipulated period of time. This, coupled with poor hygiene and oftentimes wrong fit can lead to serious disasters. Regular checkups with your eye care […]
Recently, a young lady in her early thirties came to visit us. She presented with intense pain in her right eye, bloodshot eyes and severe discharge. Her vision had deteriorated to only 5%! We rushed to her assistance and I was really shocked to hear her story. Apparently, she bought her contact lenses online [how […]
In the past, spectacle corrections used to be the correction of choice. With the advent of modern technology, people are now choosing contact lenses as an alternative or backup to spectacles or eye surgery. Contact lens wear is on the increase in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and as such a lot of questions arise […]
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