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Doctor In The House: Optometrist ( Feel Free To Talk To Your Eye Specialist ) by drbenneth: 6:09pm On Sep 04, 2013
Am Dr. Benneth Sunday an optometrist. Feel free to ask any questions concerning your eyes, me and my colleagues all over the world will be here to give you the best medical advice.

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Re: Doctor In The House: Optometrist ( Feel Free To Talk To Your Eye Specialist ) by Chiefupper: 6:55pm On Sep 04, 2013
I am having short sightedness, what is the way out?
Re: Doctor In The House: Optometrist ( Feel Free To Talk To Your Eye Specialist ) by drbenneth: 8:51pm On Sep 04, 2013
@ Chiefupper you have to see an optometrist to examine your eyes. this is to rule out any pathological problem and also he will refract you for the best prescription that will correct your short sight. you will then have to choose either to use a contact lens or a spectacle. stay blessed
Re: Doctor In The House: Optometrist ( Feel Free To Talk To Your Eye Specialist ) by Nobody: 1:47pm On Sep 05, 2013
Ok, i went for an eye examination and i was diagnose of oblique astigmatism and photophobia, they recommended an eye glass but i didn't visit back again, the issue is i can read with my unaided eye, the only noticeable defect is when i am focusing a word or letter from a far distance or under sunlight, i experience blurry vision, double vision, mild headache.
Re: Doctor In The House: Optometrist ( Feel Free To Talk To Your Eye Specialist ) by drbenneth: 6:38pm On Sep 05, 2013
Astigmatism is a condition that affects the eyes. It causes distance vision to blur. It is often seen at birth and requires corrective lenses or surgery as a part of the treatment.
All the symptoms you experience are all as a result of astigmatism.
Astigmatism is the result of irregular curvature of the cornea or
lens. This causes improper refraction of light rays, called as
refractive errors. It can lead to blurred vision or distorted vision.
Most people are born with astigmatism. The exact cause of the
irregular shape of the cornea or lens is unknown. It is thought to be
an inherited condition. In some cases, eye trauma, eye surgery or
eye diseases can lead to astigmatism. In children, it may result due
to sitting in front of the television too close for too long. Reading
under low lights can also induce astigmatism.
The best forms of treatment still remains correction with eyeglasses, contact lens or refractive surgery. Its good you also know that Astigmatism can change with time. Thus, it is absolutely necessary
to keep undergoing eye check ups half-yearly. This will help one
understand if there is any need for new glasses or contact lenses.
your optometrist will have to also tint or make the glasses photochromic.

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Re: Doctor In The House: Optometrist ( Feel Free To Talk To Your Eye Specialist ) by Kennysazzy(m): 8:33pm On Oct 07, 2013
Okay. Pls I have squint on both eye I think its usually called strabismum. I went to an hospital and they conducted several test den concluded that I am to under go an eye Surgery to correct it. I am a little scared then but now am ready for the surgery I don't wana do it in that Hospital pls advice on the best Hospital to do in NIgeria.
Re: Doctor In The House: Optometrist ( Feel Free To Talk To Your Eye Specialist ) by drbenneth: 9:35pm On Oct 08, 2013
it's very good you know about the surgery and what it entails All surgery carries risks. The main risks of strabismus surgery
are undercorrection and overcorrection. There are very small risks
of infection, bleeding and excessive scarring. Fortunately,
complications that may lead to vision loss are extremely rare.
If you are not comfortable or OK with the hospital their are so many hospital in Nigeria that can do a clean surgery. but if you insist Eye Foundation Lagos is OK.
Re: Doctor In The House: Optometrist ( Feel Free To Talk To Your Eye Specialist ) by Kennysazzy(m): 10:05pm On Oct 08, 2013
Okay. Thanks so much for the response, I also wana ask if there is any risk or future worries if I leave it alone and continue with the stabismus. Not cos am scared of the surgery but cos frm what u said I might not get a 100 percent result.

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Re: Doctor In The House: Optometrist ( Feel Free To Talk To Your Eye Specialist ) by Nobody: 4:38pm On Oct 11, 2013
Please how effective are antioxidants in the treatment of myopia?
Re: Doctor In The House: Optometrist ( Feel Free To Talk To Your Eye Specialist ) by tonyeverready(m): 7:27pm On Oct 12, 2013
Pls wat can I do to improve my sight I took the colour blindness test. I passed d lamp test and colour shade test but I cldnt pass the ishiara colour plates cry
Re: Doctor In The House: Optometrist ( Feel Free To Talk To Your Eye Specialist ) by drbenneth: 2:33am On Oct 13, 2013
Given the potential for very bad outcomes following repeat surgeries
and the high risk of repeat surgery for strabismus, it is prudent to
employ non-surgical treatments where they are available. Vision
therapy is an effective non-surgical treatment for most kinds of
strabismus . The success rate of vision therapy treatment of
strabismus is in the range of 75%-87% the use of glass and prism is also OK @ kennysazzy
Re: Doctor In The House: Optometrist ( Feel Free To Talk To Your Eye Specialist ) by drbenneth: 2:43am On Oct 13, 2013
Myopia is an eye disorder much more common among Western
literate peoples. It is also known as nearsightedness, while
farsightedness is known as hyperopia. Myopia is a very common
ocular problem, affecting perhaps one billion people worldwide.
Prevention is partially possible by avoiding reading closely for
prolonged periods during childhood and eating a healthy diet with
plenty of fish and fresh vegetables. Children who spend the most
time outdoors are the least likely to suffer. Being outdoors exposes
children to different lighting conditions and they look at distant
objects instead of near objects. Both of these factors may have an
effect on the risk of myopia.
Natural Supplements for myopia treatment - nutrition for eye health
The lens, retina, macula, and other parts of the eye involved in
eyesight can be protected with the proper intake of antioxidants.
Almost all the antioxidants likely have a positive influence on eye
health. Of particular importance are vitamins C, E, selenium, and the
carotenoids found in fruits and vegetables. Two particular
carotenoids, called lutein and zeaxanthin, play an important role in
protecting eye tissue in the macula from damage by free radicals,
and perhaps partially help prevent myopia or reduce myopia severity
progression. Corn, eggs, green leafy vegetables, peppers, red grapes
and pumpkins are some of the foods rich in lutein and zeazanthin.
You can also find carotenoids and flavonoids in many herbs,
including milk thistle and bilberry. Interestingly, bilberry contains
anthocyanosides that could be beneficial in myopia. Fish oil
supplements are helpful since the retina needs the important fatty
acid DHA for optimal visual acuity.
Improve myopia naturally
I am glad to report that the proper use of many nutrients can help
restore, at least partially, the magic of seeing that you may have
long forgotten existed. After you try some of these myopia
supplements, you may even take an eyesight test on a Snellen chart
to see if your myopia is better. I have formulated a product called
Eyesight Rx that not only provides proper nutrition for eye health,
but it also improves myopia in some people, often within days.
Eyesight Rx helps improve visual acuity
Unlike some vision products that provide nutrients
and herbs for long term healthy eyesight support,
and prevention of visual impairment, but don't seem
to have much of an immediate effect on visual
acuity, Eyesight Rx was formulated to provide a
quick and noticeable eyesight improvement within
hours or days of use.
Reports from users indicate enhanced clarity of vision, colors being
brighter, better focus, and overall improvement in close and distance
vision. We've had reports of some people noticing this effect within
hours, while most people notice improved eyesight within days.
Taking fish oil supplements along with this product provides even
more benefits. make sure you see an optometrist for eye examination
Re: Doctor In The House: Optometrist ( Feel Free To Talk To Your Eye Specialist ) by drbenneth: 2:56am On Oct 13, 2013
There is no treatment for abnormal colour vision, although recent
studies offer a prospect for gene therapy in the future
Glasses with coloured lenses or coloured contact lenses are
promoted as an aid for those with abnormal colour vision. These
can help pass colour vision tests but do so by altering the colours
in the tests, not by improving colour vision. In general they do not
work in the sense of restoring the ability to see more colours. If they
work at all it is by changing the relative brightness of different
colours. I will advice you to make sure you eat plenty vegetables and carrots. also note that most man are naturally colour blind.@ Tony
Re: Doctor In The House: Optometrist ( Feel Free To Talk To Your Eye Specialist ) by imsuboi(m): 11:40am On Oct 13, 2013
hello Doc. I'm myopic. I was prescribed glasses with a lens power of "-2"..

I've been using the glasses for sometime now(though not frequently) and I've not noticed any change in my sight.. Why is that so?



One more thing: does drinking garri cause/worsen bad eye sight?



Thanks and God Bless
Re: Doctor In The House: Optometrist ( Feel Free To Talk To Your Eye Specialist ) by greenoak: 5:01pm On Oct 13, 2013
DOCTOR happy sunday.pls my eyes are not as white as I would have loved it to b .kust a little bit red what do I do to make it white.
Re: Doctor In The House: Optometrist ( Feel Free To Talk To Your Eye Specialist ) by cyara(f): 7:53pm On Oct 13, 2013
How often do i need to change my glasses ? I have been diagnosed with oblique astigmatism
Re: Doctor In The House: Optometrist ( Feel Free To Talk To Your Eye Specialist ) by ARareGem(f): 1:06am On Oct 14, 2013
Hello Doc,

My eyes are very sensitive to bright light. Sometimes, I can't look at my phone, pc, tv or walk in a room with fluorescent litted bulbs or outside on an averagely sunny day. Not to mention that I can't wear sun shades 'cause it causes my eyes to stream. I don't remember not having this eye problem since I was a child. Plus, it gives me constant headaches.

Please, can you suggest ways to remedy the situation that does not inolve the use of glasses, assuming I would have to use glasses?

I don't even know what the problem with my eyes is. Is this a problem from birth or was it induced?

Thanks.
Re: Doctor In The House: Optometrist ( Feel Free To Talk To Your Eye Specialist ) by Nobody: 5:13am On Oct 14, 2013
Can somebody with coloboma wear contacts?
Re: Doctor In The House: Optometrist ( Feel Free To Talk To Your Eye Specialist ) by Kollins12: 11:07am On Oct 14, 2013
Hello Doctor, Pls my baby who is just 6months old now discharge thick mucous from the two eyes especially early in the morning but thins out gradually before the end of the day through constant wiping off and cleaning,only to find the two eye-lashes glued together the following morning of every day that is running to 8days now.
Pls advice,cos his mum called it Conjunctivitis ,but I am not convinced.
Thanks
Re: Doctor In The House: Optometrist ( Feel Free To Talk To Your Eye Specialist ) by drbenneth: 12:04am On Oct 15, 2013
Kollins12: Hello Doctor, Pls my baby who is just 6months old now discharge thick mucous from the two eyes especially early in the morning but thins out gradually before the end of the day through constant wiping off and cleaning,only to find the two eye-lashes glued together the following morning of every day that is running to 8days now.
Pls advice,cos his mum called it Conjunctivitis ,but I am not convinced.
Thanks
Hmm please you have to take the baby to see an optometrist but I suspect bacterial conjunctivitis. the use of penicillin ointment @ night and any broad spectrum antibiotics is OK. make sure anything that comes in contact with the eye is washed and disinfected to avoid transmission.
Re: Doctor In The House: Optometrist ( Feel Free To Talk To Your Eye Specialist ) by drbenneth: 12:15am On Oct 15, 2013
Coloboma is an eye abnormality that occurs before birth.
Colobomas are missing pieces of tissue in structures that form
the eye. They may appear as notches or gaps in one of several
parts of the eye, including the colored part of the eye called
the iris; the retina, which is the specialized light-sensitive
tissue that lines the back of the eye; the blood vessel layer
under the retina called the choroid; or the optic nerves, which
carry information from the eyes to the brain.
Colobomas may be present in one or both eyes and, depending
on their size and location, can affect a person's vision.
Colobomas affecting the iris, which result in a "keyhole"
appearance of the pupil, generally do not lead to vision loss.
Colobomas involving the retina result in vision loss in specific
parts of the visual field, generally the upper part. Large retinal
colobomas or those affecting the optic nerve can cause low
vision, which means vision loss that cannot be completely
corrected with glasses or contact lenses. Albino ninja
Re: Doctor In The House: Optometrist ( Feel Free To Talk To Your Eye Specialist ) by drbenneth: 12:23am On Oct 15, 2013
ARareGem: Hello Doc,

My eyes are very sensitive to bright light. Sometimes, I can't look at my phone, pc, tv or walk in a room with fluorescent litted bulbs or outside on an averagely sunny day. Not to mention that I can't wear sun shades 'cause it causes my eyes to stream. I don't remember not having this eye problem since I was a child. Plus, it gives me constant headaches.

Please, can you suggest ways to remedy the situation that does not inolve the use of glasses, assuming I would have to use glasses?

I don't even know what the problem with my eyes is. Is this a problem from birth or was it induced?

Thanks.
with the symptoms you are experiencing I will advice you to check the pressure of your eye. Visit any eye clinic and tell the Dr. that you want to check the pressure of your eyes. then get back to me.
Re: Doctor In The House: Optometrist ( Feel Free To Talk To Your Eye Specialist ) by Nobody: 12:30am On Oct 15, 2013
I know what coloboma is.. you didn't really answer my question tho
Can they wear contacts?
Re: Doctor In The House: Optometrist ( Feel Free To Talk To Your Eye Specialist ) by drbenneth: 4:58am On Oct 15, 2013
imsu.boi:
hello Doc. I'm myopic. I was prescribed glasses with a lens power of "-2"..

I've been using the glasses for sometime now(though not frequently) and I've not noticed any change in my sight.. Why is that so?



One more thing: does drinking garri cause/worsen bad eye sight?



Thanks and God Bless
you have to be using your prescription all the time if you want your vision to improve and most importantly your diet is also an added advantage. Plenty carrots, fruits and vegetables this will go a long way to beta your vision. The case of drinking gari , i want you to know that it affects the eyes and you should quit it.
Re: Doctor In The House: Optometrist ( Feel Free To Talk To Your Eye Specialist ) by drbenneth: 5:02am On Oct 15, 2013
greenoak: DOCTOR happy sunday.pls my eyes are not as white as I would have loved it to b .kust a little bit red what do I do to make it white.
visine eye drop. make sure the one you are buying is registered here in Nigeria. 1 drop 3 times daily
Re: Doctor In The House: Optometrist ( Feel Free To Talk To Your Eye Specialist ) by drbenneth: 5:04am On Oct 15, 2013
AlbinoNinja: I know what coloboma is.. you didn't really answer my question tho
Can they wear contacts?
No
Re: Doctor In The House: Optometrist ( Feel Free To Talk To Your Eye Specialist ) by Nobody: 5:59am On Oct 15, 2013
drbenneth: Astigmatism is a condition that affects the eyes. It causes distance vision to blur. It is often seen at birth and requires corrective lenses or surgery as a part of the treatment.
All the symptoms you experience are all as a result of astigmatism.
Astigmatism is the result of irregular curvature of the cornea or
lens. This causes improper refraction of light rays, called as
refractive errors. It can lead to blurred vision or distorted vision.
Most people are born with astigmatism. The exact cause of the
irregular shape of the cornea or lens is unknown. It is thought to be
an inherited condition. In some cases, eye trauma, eye surgery or
eye diseases can lead to astigmatism. In children, it may result due
to sitting in front of the television too close for too long. Reading
under low lights can also induce astigmatism
.
The best forms of treatment still remains correction with eyeglasses, contact lens or refractive surgery. Its good you also know that Astigmatism can change with time. Thus, it is absolutely necessary
to keep undergoing eye check ups half-yearly. This will help one
understand if there is any need for new glasses or contact lenses.
your optometrist will have to also tint or make the glasses photochromic.

@bold interesting.
Re: Doctor In The House: Optometrist ( Feel Free To Talk To Your Eye Specialist ) by cyara(f): 8:13pm On Oct 15, 2013
Like i said earlier i have been diagnosed with oblique astigmatism but these days my left eye is always gushing out water whenever i lie down to read. Please what is the cause of this ?
Re: Doctor In The House: Optometrist ( Feel Free To Talk To Your Eye Specialist ) by archcharles: 3:54pm On Sep 13, 2018
drbenneth:
Am Dr. Benneth Sunday an optometrist. Feel free to ask any questions concerning your eyes, me and my colleagues all over the world will be here to give you the best medical advice.

Please where can I get a prism glass in Nigeria?

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