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See the World Clearly Again

Viewpoint Eye — Thursday 6th of June 2024 11:02:44 AM 11:02:44.000000

We are almost halfway into the year 2024. In this month of June, we are increasing awareness on one of the leading causes of blindness in the world- Cataract. Many people have misconceptions about this condition and call almost every eye condition cataract. Fortunately, blindness due to cataract is preventable.

The eye has a clear, transparent lens that allows light to focus sharply on the retina. Cataract occurs when this lens begins to get opaque or cloudy, either due to age or under certain conditions. It disrupts the passage of light into the eye, thereby reducing vision. If left

Celebrating Children Healthy Vision

Viewpoint Eye — Thursday 30th of May 2024 05:18:01 PM 05:18:01.000000

This month of May, we celebrate our lovely children, - the joy, innocence, and boundless potential of our little ones. As we honor this special season. it's crucial to remember that ensuring their health and well-being lays the foundation for a bright future. One key aspect of this is maintaining healthy vision.

May is Healthy Vision month, and we are excited to bring you information on how to keep your eyes healthy.

The World Health Organization opines that individuals that live long enough will have at least one eye condition in their lifetime. The eye is the body’s inestima

Do You Want Radiant Eyes? Then Read this........

Viewpoint Eye — Tuesday 30th of April 2024 12:17:53 PM 12:17:53.000000

April is Women Eye Health and Safety and we are increasing awareness for women’s eye health. Studies show that women are at a higher risk of developing eye diseases (such as age-related macular degeneration, dry eyes, cataract, glaucoma etc.) than men. This may be due to fluctuating hormones during menopause and pregnancy, auto immune diseases, certain medications and treatments such as birth control pills, fertility treatment etc. It is therefore important that all women check their eyes regularly so that eye conditions can be detected early and vision loss can be prevented.

Celebrating World Glaucoma Week: Prioritize Eye Health

Viewpoint Eye — Wednesday 6th of March 2024 10:50:04 AM 10:50:04.000000

In this month of March, we are creating awareness about Workplace Eye Wellness. We are sensitizing workers and employers on steps to protect their eyes at work and we are also celebrating World Glaucoma Week from March 10th-16th 2024.

For people to be productive at work, having a healthy vision is essential. In recent times, there has been an increase in the use of computers for prolonged hours by office workers. This has some adverse effects not only on the eyes but also on the body. Some of the symptoms computer users experience are stinging/gritty/foreign body sensation, blurry v

How Do You Live With Low Vision?

Viewpoint Eye — Wednesday 7th of February 2024 05:01:16 PM 05:01:16.000000

We hope 2024 is off to a great start.

In this month of February, we are creating awareness about Low Vision. Low Vision is vision that is not optimally correctable with glasses, contact lenses, or surgery, and which impairs daily activities such as reading a book, crossing the road, shopping, etc. It should not be mistaken for blindness. A person with low vision still has some useful residual vision even though the visual impairment affects their activities.

Low vision is more common in older patients but it can affect people of all ages. It can be caused by different eye con

New Year, New Vision: Refresh Your Eyes for a Bright 2024!

Viewpoint Eye — Tuesday 2nd of January 2024 05:15:49 PM 05:15:49.000000

As we bid farewell to the festivities of Christmas and the excitement of the New Year, it is crucial to reflect on the well-being of our eyes, especially considering the unique challenges that arise during this season.

Post-Holiday Eye Care:

Extended screen time, lack of sleep, and indulging in festive activities can take a toll on our eyes. It is not uncommon to experience eye strain, fatigue, or dryness after the holiday hustle. To kickstart a healthy 2024, let's prioritize our vision.

Combat Dry Eyes in Harmattan:

As we transition into the dry harmattan sea

Your Guide to Holiday Eye Health

Viewpoint Eye — Tuesday 19th of December 2023 11:38:57 AM 11:38:57.000000

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Welcome to the last month of the year 2023. We thank God for keeping us throughout the year. It is the season for holiday festivities, family gatherings and gift giving. It is important to put safety measures in place during the holidays to avoid eye injuries.

When giving gifts to our children, we must ensure that we get toys that are appropriate for their age, not just what they want, in order to avoid eye injuries. Here are some tips to ensure safety during this holiday period.

Focus on Sight: Shedding Light on Diabetic Eye Health!

Viewpoint Eye — Friday 3rd of November 2023 10:37:26 PM 10:37:26.000000

Studies show that one out of seventeen adults in Nigeria are living with diabetes in Nigeria; that is about 11.2 million Nigerians. By 2045, the global number of people with diabetes is predicted to increase by 48%. When diabetes is left untreated or uncontrolled, it can damage the back of the eyes and lead to blindness.

When insulin (which controls the level of blood sugar) is not adequately produced (type 1 diabetes) or the body cannot effectively utilize the insulin it produces (type 2 diabetes -most common), too much glucose remains in the bloodstream (hyperglycemia) and can res

A Decade of Impact: Celebrating World Sight Day 2023

Viewpoint Eye — Wednesday 4th of October 2023 07:56:35 PM 07:56:35.000000

World Sight Day is celebrated every second Thursday in the month of October. This whole month is dedicated to creating global awareness for the importance of eye care, visual impairment and blindness. The theme for this year’s World Sight Day is “Love Your Eyes at Work”. Coincidentally, Viewpoint will be celebrating her 10th year anniversary this month.The eyes, though small, plays a very important role in our general health and our overall wellbeing as an individual. Globally, about 1 billion people are living with preventable visual impairment. Some comm

Expert Tips for Healthy Vision and Eye Care

Viewpoint Eye — Wednesday 6th of September 2023 12:29:56 PM 12:29:56.000000

Welcome to the month of September. In this month, we raise awareness about eye care practices for maintaining healthy vision as you age. The mind and body changes as you age, hence, it is important to take care of your health and maintain a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent age-related health problems. With increasing age, there is an increased risk for eye conditions such as cataract, age related macular degeneration, glaucoma, dry eyes etc. Although having vision changes with increasing age is normal, losing vision or becoming blind is not. It is extremely important to get comprehensi

Eye Health and Safety for Children: Tips for Parents

Viewpoint Eye — Tuesday 1st of August 2023 10:19:51 PM 10:19:51.000000

Welcome to the month of August. It is holiday season and that time of the year where we create awareness for Children’s eye health and safety.

Do you know that 1 in 4 children have vision problems? Studies also show that 60% of children with learning difficulties have an undetected eye issue. The eye plays an important role in the overall development of the child. When there is visual deprivation in the early years of a child’s life, it could have physical, cognitive and social effects on not just the child but also the parents.

It is important to identify proble

How Dry Eyes Affect Your Daily Life

Viewpoint Eye — Tuesday 4th of July 2023 12:17:07 PM 12:17:07.000000

Welcome to the second half of the year. In the month of July, we will focus on dry eyes and its effect on daily living. Studies show that the overall estimated prevalence of dry eye in Africa is about 42%.

The eyes produce tears which help to lubricate the cornea, provide nutrients and oxygen to the eyes, and remove dust particles. When the cornea is not well lubricated due to inadequate production or poor quality of tear components, it could lead to dry eyes. Dry eye is one of the common problems affecting the populace.

Some of the symptoms associated with dry eyes include:<

Cataracts: Truths, Myths and More....

Viewpoint Eye — Monday 5th of June 2023 12:23:23 PM 12:23:23.000000

Welcome to the month of June. In this month, we are increasing awareness on cataract. Do you know that cataract is one of the leading causes of blindness i

Healthy Vision Month: Tips for Maintaining Clear Vision

Viewpoint Eye — Monday 8th of May 2023 04:16:36 AM 04:16:36.000000

This month is dedicated to awareness about healthy vision. The eye is the lamp of the body and window to the soul. Its impact on daily activities cannot be overemphasized. Many people value their eyesights, but often do not pay attention to their eye health until a problem arises.

Studies show that at least 1 billion people are living with visual impairment that could have been prevented. Some eye conditions do not present with early symptoms, and they can only be detected when a comprehensive eye examination is done. Therefore, it is very imp

Women Eye Health and Safety Month

Viewpoint Eye — Wednesday 29th of March 2023 04:56:20 PM 04:56:20.000000

April is celebrated as Women's Eye Health and Safety Month, as declared by Prevent Blindness ( a non-profit organization) to enforce health and safety measures for the eye. As women, we are more prone to certain eye conditions and injuries, which is why it is crucial to prioritize our eye health. Here are some tips to help you maintain healthy eyes and prevent eye injuries.

Get regular eye exams: Women are more likely than men to develop certain eye conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and age-related macular degeneration. Regular eye exams can detect these conditions when t

Myths About Glaucoma

Viewpoint Eye — Wednesday 29th of March 2023 10:03:59 AM 10:03:59.000000

Earlier this month, we celebrated World Glaucoma Week. It is important to address some of the myths surrounding glaucoma, a serious eye disease that can cause irreversible vision loss if left untreated. Here are some common myths and the facts that debunk them:

Myth #1: Glaucoma only affects older people.

Fact: While it is true that the risk of developing glaucoma increases as you get older, anyone can develop glaucoma, including young adults and children. In fact there are several types of glaucoma that can affect people at any age.

Myth #2: Glaucoma only aff

What Is Glaucoma

Viewpoint Eye — Friday 3rd of March 2023 02:22:54 PM 02:22:54.000000

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that cause damage to the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain. The damage can lead to vision loss and blindness if left untreated. World Glaucoma Week is an annual event held in March to raise awareness about glaucoma and promote the importance of early detection and treatment.

TYPES OF GLAUCOMA

There are several types of glaucoma, but the two most common types are open-angle glaucoma and angle-closure glaucoma. Open-angle glaucoma is the most common type and occurs when the drainage angle between the iris and cornea is open

Myths About Wearing Eye Glasses

Viewpoint Eye — Monday 20th of June 2022 10:40:44 PM 10:40:44.000000

Many myths surround the use of spectacles or eyeglasses as it is most often called. Some of which includes:

Wearing glasses will spoil your eyes.Wearing glasses for a long period will make you dependent on them.Only those that have terrible vision use glasses.Wearing glasses will "correct" your vision.Glasses are only for professors, "efikos" and those that like to read.

None of these myths are true.

Glasses do not spoil your eyes or make you dependent on them.

Why do people wear glasses?

Viewpoint Eye — Monday 20th of June 2022 10:12:02 PM 10:12:02.000000

Most people wear glases because they have a refractive error.

According to the WHO, it is estimated that 153 million people worldwide live with visual impairment due to uncorrected refractive errors. Pretty much, right? Let's look at what refractive error is, the different types and how it can be managed.

For clear and sharp images to be seen, light rays coming from objects in view should be focused on the retina.

Helpful Tips To Protect Your Eyes During Raining Season

Viewpoint Eye — Wednesday 28th of April 2021 11:57:54 PM 11:57:54.000000

The raining season is here again.

Most of us generally enjoy this season. The raindrops brings the smile on many faces. However, it also brings along with it a string of microorganisms coupled with numerous viruses that contaminate the eyes with damaging infections.

Do you have a swollen eye? Do you have itching or sandy sensation in youe ey? If your answer is yes, then it is time you take precautionary measures to prevent your eyes from eye diseases.

The most common eye diseases that occur during the rainy season is conjunctivitis ("pink eye"or "Apllo")

The fr

Ten Interesting Eye Facts

Viewpoint Eye — Tuesday 20th of April 2021 08:26:20 PM 08:26:20.000000

1. Humans do not really use their eyes to see. It is the brain! Poor vision beresults of technical problems in the brain’s visual cortex. Other conditions like cataract, glaucoma can lead to poor or blurry vision.

2 . Your eyes have the fastest muscle inyour body. Hence, the phrase “In the blink of an eye”.

3. Human eye blinks 17 times every minute on an average. One blink lasts 100- 150 millisecond.

4. 80 percent of our memories are determined by what we see.

5. The pupil of the human eye expands as much as 45 percent when you lo

World Glaucoma Week 2021: March 7th to 13th

Viewpoint Specialist Eye Centres — Thursday 11th of March 2021 12:49:23 AM 12:49:23.000000

World Glaucoma week is a joint global initiative of the World Glaucoma Association and the World Glaucoma Patient Association to raise awareness of glaucoma.

At Viewpoint Specialist Eye Centre, we carry out several glaucoma screening-cum awareness program at all the branches to create among the people regarding the disease.

Some GLAUCOMA facts:

⦁ Glaucoma is the leading cause of reversible blindness worldwide.

⦁ First degree relative are glaucoma patients have a ten-fold increased risk of developing the disease.

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Top foods for healthy eyes

Viewpoint Specialist Eye Centres — Saturday 13th of February 2021 04:40:14 PM 04:40:14.000000

It is a general believe that an eyesight that is failing is an eventuality of getting aged or by just having a continuous eye strain.

This appears to be true from indications, however one reduces the risks factors associated with the eye health.

According to a report by The Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS), the findings show that vitamin C and E, including certain nutrients such as copper and zinc may help to reduce eye health risk.

In this article, we would look at some nutrient-rich foods that can help to boost the state of eye health.

Also, we would mention o

Your Ocular Health Matters

Viewpoint Specialist Eye Centres — Wednesday 9th of December 2020 06:35:04 PM 06:35:04.000000

Your Ocular Health Matters

What does good ocular health mean? First “ocular refers to the eye and its related organ system. It signifies that at least you have a 20/20 vision with an eye that is free of any related disease.

The eye plays a very crucial role in our everyday life activity ranging from mobility, coordination, and the likes, therefore it is highly important that a good ocular condition is maintained.

Basically, the human eye is responsible for capturing light, and with all its different part working together, it is connected with neurons that transfer

How Diabetes Can Affect Your Eye

Viewpoint Specialist Eye Centres — Thursday 3rd of December 2020 09:12:41 AM 09:12:41.000000

November was Diabetic Eye Disease Month and we discussed extensively on it on all our social media handles.

So for those who missed some of them, we have come up with a comprehensive article on this eye disease in this blog post.

Are you ready? Then let us take you through another round of diabetic eye disease.

A significant part of the information weget to perceive comes through our vision, that is why the eyesight is one ofthe most essential senses in the human body.

Regular eye care and routine eyeexamination are the assured ways of identifying and preventing a majority ofeye problems associated with children.

If you observe that your child experienceschallenges with vision, don’t hesitate to get in touch with your eye doctor.

Children’s Eye Health and Safety month

Viewpoint — 12/8/2020 02:59:46.000000

The month of August is specially dedicated tochildren’s eye and safety, in other words, much emphasis will be laid onpreventing vision loss, eye injuries and the overall care of children’seyesight.

Statistics have shown that one out of 20 childrenwithin the age bracket of 3-5 has challenges with their vision.

If notresponded to at the nick of time could lead to vision loss permanently.

Despite these disturbing numbers, records also showthat 80 percent of

What to know about Shortsightedness (Myopia)

viewpointeye — 11/6/2020 05:45:32.000000

The Myopia Awareness Week runs from Wednesday, May 13 to Tuesday, May 19, 2020.

In our previous post, we introduced the chronic eye conditions, where we mentioned some underlying causes of the dry eyes condition and how to possibly avoid them.

In this edition, we would continue from where we left it.

Vitamin A deficiency

We have had previous extensive discussion on dry eyes on our social media posts. Today we are glad to bring it to you here for your comprehensive consumption.

Of course, individuals suffering from dry eye would experience stinging feeling, eye redness or a gritty sensation that appears to burn the eyes.

COVID-19 has definitely changed the approach of the medical world in responding to its development and the eye doctors are not left out.

It appears as if the eye might just have it. Going forward, the human eye might just be added to the list of body parts that seem to be affected by COVID-19.

In a recent study published in JAMA Ophthalmology, it was found out that 31.6% of 38 consecutive patients having COVID-19 at the Yichang Central Hospital located in

Do Contact Lenses Increase Your Risk for COVID-19

viewpointeye — 11/6/2020 07:32:59.000000

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, it has been recommended that wearers of contact lenses make a switch to using glasses for some period as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As the Coronavirus situation appears to linger, more patients seek eye doctors and their primary health care physicians for vision guidance in times like this.

AS it concerns the wearing of contact lenses, optometrists and ophthalmologists reiterate that contact lens is safe.

Almost all health discussions going on around the globe these days are centered around coronavirus, however, there is a kind of virus that causes viral pink eye, the Adenovirus.

Also read, Coronavirus and Pink Eye (Part 1)

The common symp

Coronavirus and the Pink eye

viewpointeye — 11/6/2020 07:53:03.000000

You noticed that you have got a hacking cough, accompanied by a runny nose and other appearance of cold or flu.

Your eyes now look red and bulging eyelids. This is just an indication that you may have been infected with conjunctivitis or a viral pink eye.

COVID-19 triggers common ailments such as the common cold and complicated ones such as kidney failure or pneumonia.

In the case of not feeling too well, it is preferable to get in touch with your doctor. Even on suspicion that you have conjunctivitis.

The human eye may have a major role to play in both the spread and prevention of the COVID-19 Pandemic that currently brings the globe to a lockdown.

An eye doctor at a University in Peking has stated that he may have contracted the virus from infected patients while he didn�t make use of eye protection gear.

As we gradually round up the World Glaucoma Week which officially ends tomorrow, we are also giving you the concluding part of our previous discussion on glaucoma.

In the early stages of glaucoma, even though you may have this constant increased pressure on the eyeball, it is not an indication that you necessarily have the disease.

Hello everybody, we welcome you to the World Glaucoma Week as we would be making a bit of a shift from low vision to be continued in some other time.

In our last blog post, we introduced low vision with discussion on its meaning, its outlook and how it affects the individual.

Advice for adults and children on sunscreen and sun safety.Aim to strike a balance between protecting yourself from the sun and getting enough vitamin D from sunlight.

Sun safety tips

Spend time in the shade when the sun is strongest. Make sure you:

spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pmmake sure you never burncover u

Look after your eyes

viewpointeye — 11/6/2020 09:08:10.000000

Find out why regular eye tests are important, and how a healthy lifestyle can help maintain good vision.

Why are regular eye tests (sight tests) so important?

It is easy to neglect your eyes because they rarely hurt when there is a problem.

Hav

Eye Care Tips for Older People

viewpointeye — 11/6/2020 09:11:59.000000

Because our eyesight changes as we get older, almost all of us will need to wear glasses or contact lenses by the time we�re 65. If you have regular eye tests, wear the right lenses and look after your eyes, there�s a better chance your sight will remain clear.

Have regular eye tests

An eye test is not just good for checking whether your glasses are up to date.

Baptist Hospital, Odo-Aiyedun Re-Phasing Project

viewpointeye — 11/6/2020 09:19:26.000000

Baptist Hospital is located in Odo-Aiyedun, of Ikole-Ekiti Local Government Area (LGA), Ekiti State, Nigeria. Odo-Aiyedun is one of the villages of Aiyedun town of Ekiti State. It has a population of about 80,000. The modern Ekiti state was formed from part of Ondo in 1996. Aiyedun is one of 32 towns in Ekiti state.The Ekiti, whose ancestors migrated from Ile-Ife as a people, form one of the largest ethnic groups in Yorubaland. Ekitis are culturally homogeneous and they speak a

Eye Care Mission Odo Aiyedun

viewpointeye — 11/6/2020 09:24:21.000000

Odo-Aiyedun is one of the villages of Aiyedun town of Ekiti State. It has a population of about 80,000. The modern Ekiti state was formed from part of Ondo in 1996. Aiyedun is one of 32 towns in Ekiti state. The Ekiti, whose ancestors migrated from Ile-Ife as a people, form one of the largest ethnic groups in Yorubaland. Ekitis are culturally homogeneous and they speak a dialect of Yoruba language known as Ekiti. Ekiti people are renowned for their resourcefulness