Today, the 15th of March is World Health Glaucoma Day.

Do you have:
Itchy/Watery eyes
Eye-related headaches
Photophobia
Strain
Continous eye pain after using the PC
Any history of eye issues in your family

YOU NEED TO HAVE YOUR EYES CHECKED!
A recent WHO report indicated that every 5 minutes a child goes blind, and every 5 seconds an individual goes blind. The risk of blindness is on the increase in developing countries like Nigeria.
Preventive eye care, especially since the cost of treatment is usually more than the cost of prevention, is important!

Today, in all Metroeyes Clinic branches, free vision screening to identify cases like Glaucoma, which is a silent thief of sight will be conducted.

For Old patients, consultation is free
For new patients, registration and consultation is free

For details of discounts on frames, visit www.metroeyesng.com

Metroeye Clinics are located in:

IKOYI PRACTICE
22 Keffi Street, S.W. Ikoyi, Lagos.

 

ABUJA PRACTICE
Suite 17, Uturu Plaza,
Plot 653, T.O.S. Benson Crescent,
Off Okonjo-Iweala Way,
Utako District, Abuja

IBADAN PRACTICE
4, OLUYOLE Way,
S.S Peter and Paul,
New Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State


1, Irepodun Close, Ososami Junction, Ring Road, Ibadan.


SANGO OTA PRACTICE
89, Idiroko Road,
Behind CKC Medical & Dental Centre,
Sango Ota, Ogun State.



The eyes are the windows of the soul. Don't miss this opportunity!

GLAUCOMA

Glaucoma is a group of diseases that damage the eye’s optic nerve and can result in vision loss and blindness.
Although anyone can develop glaucoma.
The population at risk include:
Blacks over age 40;
High refractive error (Myopia);
People with a family history of glaucoma;
People with high blood pressure.

Forms of Glaucoma

Angle-closure glaucoma: occurs when the fluid (aqueous in the anterior chamber of the eye) is blocked from leaving the eye through the angle. This is an ocular emergency as the increase in intra ocular pressure is sudden.

Open-angle glaucoma: which is the most common form.

Low-tension or normal-tension glaucoma: this occurs when despite normal eye pressure, optic nerve damage and peripheral vision narrowing still occurs.

Congenital glaucoma: children are born with a defect in the angle hence normal drainage of the fluid is slowed.

Secondary glaucoma: this can arise as a result of other medical conditions such as from poorly controlled diabetes and high blood pressure, poorly managed trauma to the eyes, and wrong use of some medications.

Glaucoma Symptoms
Most forms of glaucoma start without any symptoms until significant loss of vision occurs hence the name “the silent thief of sight”. However, with Angle–closure glaucoma one may experience blurry vision, halos around light and sudden intense pain in the eyes.

Screening and diagnosis of glaucoma
Glaucoma can be detected during routine eye examination where the following tests are carried out.
Ophthalmoscopy is an internal examination of the eye using an ophthalmoscope.
Tonometry is the measurement of pressure inside the eye by using a Tonometer. Numbing drops may be applied to your eye for this test.
Visual field test: This test measures peripheral (side) vision. It helps your eye care professional tell if you have lost peripheral vision, a sign of glaucoma.
Pachymetry is the measurement of the thickness of your cornea.

Treatments
Depending on the form of glaucoma and the degree of damage already done your Eye Doctor would advice you on the best line of treatment to follow. Glaucoma treatments include medicines, laser trabeculoplasty, conventional surgery, or a combination of any of these. While these treatments may save remaining vision, they do not improve sight already lost from glaucoma.

Prevention

It is best to prevent vision loss from glaucoma as vision lost cannot be restored. The key to prevention of glaucoma is early detection.

It's World Glaucoma Day today.
Visit any of Metro Eye Clinic Outlets today for a Free Glaucoma Screening, and enjoy a
FREE COMPREHENSIVE EYE EXAMINATION

Lagos Practice Center pmikoyi@metroeyesng.com:
22, Keffi Street, S.W. Ikoyi, Lagos | 07045271682

Abuja Practice Center pmabuja@metroeyesng.com:
Suite 17, Uturu Plaza, Plot 653, T.O.S. Benson Crescent, Off Okonjo-Iweala Way, Utako District, Abuja | 0704 318 6929 |

Sango Ota Practice Center pmotta@metroeyesng.com:
89, Idiroko Road, Joju Roundabout, Sango Ota, Ogun State | 07042834173 |

Ibadan Practice Centers pmibadan@metroeyesng.com:
4, Oluyole Way (Favos Road), Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State | 07042834174
1, Irepodun Close, Ososami Junction, Ring Road, Ibadan | 07044468099

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