Today we summarize our talk on Cataract Surgery. We have learned that cataract surgery is one of the most common and safest surgical procedures today. In a relatively quick outpatient procedure, the cloudy cataract is removed and is replaced by an intraocular lens implant (IOL). This artificial lens has the ability to focus light just […]

Pink Eye otherwise known as Acute Conjunctivitis is an inflammatory process that affects hundreds of Vincentians every year. It is usually caused by viruses, bacteria or allergies. Eye injuries and mechanical irritation can also mimic the pink eye. Symptoms may include redness of the eye, itching, tearing, discharge, swollen eyelids and a foreign body sensation. […]

I posted a poll question on my Beachmont Facebook page   http://goo.gl/5iT8D The question I asked was “a cataract is”. A clouding of the retina A clouding if the cornea A fleshy growth on the eye A clouding of the lens None of the above After writing so much about cataracts, I was so shocked to […]

Time itself comes in drops — William James Using your eye drops correctly means that you use the appropriate technique; you can administer eye drops both comfortably and efficiently.  Let us discuss how to instill the drops correctly. Here is a list of things that you might need along with your eye drops – a mirror, […]

I recently met a gentleman who as it turns out suffers from trust issues. Apparently he was seen by an overseas doctor a year ago and he was of the opinion that no one else should touch his eyes, except that same doctor. I succeeded in convincing him to have us look at his eyes, […]

How often have you heard it said: “Your eyes are the window to the world”. As eye care professionals, we usually say it when we refer to diseases of the eye.  Today I would like to touch on another subject, the business of eye contact.  No.  I am not talking about contact lenses. I am […]

10 things you can do to protect your eyes from computer strain. The Screen- It is important that your screen is not at an angle and that you always sit facing the screen directly so that both your eyes are equally stimulated. Use anti-glare screens and modern screens that offer greater clarity and sharper details. […]

I used to love playing computer games even into my adulthood. I was one of those fortunate kids whose parents had foresight and encouraged me to use computers at a very early age. I practically grew up with computers. If I had not chosen to study medicine, I would have ended up writing software. Those […]

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 one’s general health. When it comes to driving, it is of the utmost importance. Today I want to talk about […]

Natasha: “Hi Doc, how are you?” Dr: “Hello Natasha, I’m fine.” How are you? Natasha: I am not so good.  “When are you coming to St. Lucia?”  “I’m getting migraines again.  Can you please test my eyes when you come? Thanks much.” Dr: “Natasha are you sure the problems are coming from your eyes? If […]