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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. 1 Like |
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. 1 Like |
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. 1 Like |
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 |
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.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,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: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 thoNo |
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. @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: Please where can I get a prism glass in Nigeria? |
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