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iyaakanran:
Drsteroids and jaunty pls help o
i don't know why i av pink eyes this days, and it comes with pain and headache and also moves from one eye to another. I have gone to 2 different eye clinic,did necessary test and was told nothing is wrong with my eyes.pls what could be the cause of this.

Like Optom said, pink eye have different types n causes. Some r painless while others painful. If u stay in Lagos, I can suggest some gud eye clinics. Is the pink eye associated with Discharge ?? Or Tearing ?? Or Sensitivity to light ??

clemriches:
Plis my vision is usually blurred when watching tv what is the cause and what should I do to improve on it?

In the absence of any eye disease, its Likely that U are short sighted or Astigmatic. You might require optical corrections.

TUNEX89:
ur email address. Thanks

brainyjaunty@gmail.com

Today was funny and I was also very impressed. I boarded a commercial bus from Ogba to Ojudu after work, and the driver didn't horn even once. Not even with the traffic and evening rush. The funny aspect was when a keke tried to maneuver around our bus, the conductor bang the door while the driver shouted and say "u tank God say Fasola say make we nor horn 2day". We all laughed instead the bus.

optm:
dr dnt u tink it cld b a retinal detachment @ d temporal syd of dat eye?

That's a possibility. However Retinal detachment do come with flashes of light and smtx floaters. Also the age of the patient as well as family history is considered too.

heywhyho:
yes

in dat case u need to see an eye doctor. U might need optical corrections.

heywhyho:
, thanks , what am i to do?

Do u also experience headache wen u read?

TUNEX89:
waiting for your response and pls if you don't mind can i get ur digit ?

2687F37F. 08169398883

heywhyho:
Hi, dr, I don't see clearly outdoor, especially when it very, bright, lately, when i engage in reading for like2hrs, my eyes ache as if av been punched their, for days and i av to read.

You might be having refractive errors such as Hyperopia or Astigmatism or a mix.

netsurf:
please what can i do?....i just started having sight issues from starring too long at the screen.

describe it

Eghosakelly: What causes uncontrolled blinking of the eyes coupled with weakness of the eyes. I have been experiencing this condition for years now and have used recommended glasses for a few years but there is hardly improvement. Plz Dr what are the likely causes of this condition and is there any solution ?

is there pain?? Do u have difficulty moving your eye at any direction??

soonest: Thank you very much for your prompt response. He's 3yrs old.

For his age the Eye are still developing, so it is still undergoing changes. But I would recommend you see an Eye doctor. If either phoria or tropia is detected then it can be corrected early to avoid Amblyopia.

I will try and share Real life experiences of people with glaucoma here. (I will change the names and details). I really want people to start taking their Eye health seriously. Thousands of People with POAG Glaucoma come to NL everyday and they are not even aware that they have a potentially blinding disease. So let's tell a friend to tell a friend.

Thks. I see glaucoma cases daily in our Clinic and the increase is alarming

GLAUCOMA
Glaucoma is a condition that causes damage to your eye's optic nerve and gets worse over time. It's often associated with a buildup of pressure inside the eye. Glaucoma tends to be inherited and may not show up until later in life.
The increased pressure, called intraocular pressure, can damage the optic nerve, which transmits images to the brain. If damage to the optic nerve from high eye pressure continues, glaucoma will cause permanent loss of vision. Without treatment, glaucoma can cause total permanent blindness within a few years.
Because most people with glaucoma have no early symptoms or pain from this increased pressure, it is important to see your eye doctor regularly so that glaucoma can be diagnosed and treated before long-term visual loss occurs.
If you are over the age of 40 and if you have a family history of glaucoma, you should have a complete eye exam with an eye doctor every one to two years. If you have health problems such as diabetes or a family history of glaucoma or are at risk for other eye diseases, you may need to visit your eye doctor more frequently.

Why Does Pressure Rise in the Eye to Cause Glaucoma?

Glaucoma usually occurs when pressure in your eye increases. This can happen when eye fluid isn't circulating normally in the front part of the eye.
Normally, this fluid, called aqueous humor, flows out of the eye through a mesh-like channel. If this channel becomes blocked, fluid builds up, causing glaucoma. The direct cause of this blockage is unknown, but doctors do know that it can be inherited, meaning it is passed from parents to children.
Less common causes of glaucoma include a blunt or chemical injury to the eye, severe eye infection, blockage of blood vessels in the eye, inflammatory conditions of the eye, and occasionally eye surgery to correct another condition. Glaucoma usually occurs in both eyes, but it may involve each eye to a different extent.

What Are the Types of Glaucoma?

There are two main types of glaucoma:
1. Open-angle glaucoma. Also called wide-angle glaucoma, this is the most common type of glaucoma. The structures of the eye appear normal, but fluid in the eye does not flow properly through the drain of the eye, called the trabecular meshwork.
2. Angle-closure glaucoma. Also called acute or chronic angle-closure or narrow-angle glaucoma, this type of glaucoma is less common but can cause a sudden buildup of pressure in the eye. Drainage may be poor because the angle between the iris and the cornea (where a drainage channel for the eye is located) is too narrow

Q. Is there any way to prevent glaucoma?

There is nothing that will prevent glaucoma, but you can slow down its development with early treatment. Therefore, it is very important that you have regular eye exams. Your doctor will perform a series of painless tests -- eye pressure measurements, dilated eye exams, and sometimes visual field testing -- to check for any changes in your eye or in your vision. With early detection, glaucoma can often be controlled with medications, either eye drops or pills. If your glaucoma doesn't respond to medication, your doctor may also recommend surgery. Remember, about half of people with glaucoma don't know they have it, and doctors cannot reverse damage from glaucoma. Vision lost is irreversible, you can't get your vision back once it is lost. Your best protection is to get regular eye exams, every couple of years if you are over 40 or on a schedule recommended by your doctor.
It's important for adults to have eye exams on a regular basis to check for problems. Regular eye exams are critical for detecting: Glaucoma Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) Cataracts Diabetic retinopathy But everyone needs regular eye exams. This is particularly important if you have risk factors or a family history of eye problems. Children need their vision checked at 6 months, 3 years, and before first grade. These exams should be done during preventative pediatrician visits...

Q. If I have glaucoma, will I become blind?

The chances are good that you will not go blind if you take your medication correctly and regularly and follow up with your doctor. Treatment significantly slows the damage that occurs to the optic nerve because of the high pressure in the eye. In fact, if you take your eye drops on schedule each day, you'll probably keep your eyesight until the day you die of old age!

Q. If my parent has glaucoma, will I get it?

Not necessarily, but it does increase your risk. Other factors that may increase your risk are:
• Being over age 50
• Being over age 40 and African-American
• Having a family history of glaucoma
• Having a history of serious eye injury
• Taking steroid medications
• Having diabetes
• Being nearsighted
• Having high blood pressure
People with these risk factors should have their eyes examined on a regular basis to look for the disease.

Q. Are there effective treatments for glaucoma?

Yes. There are many different types of medications (in eye drops or pills) that are used to treat glaucoma. Typically, the doctor will start you on an eye drop formula. The medications work two ways: Some decrease how much fluid is produced in the eye; others help the fluid flow out better. Many people can preserve their vision if they take their medications as scheduled and visit their doctor regularly. Note: Medications for glaucoma -- even eye drops -- can affect the entire body, so you should alert all of your doctors that you are taking them.

In some people, however, drugs alone do not control the eye pressure, and surgery is needed. One type of surgery called laser trabeculoplasty uses a laser to improve the flow of fluids out of the eye. This can be done in your doctor's office. There are also several conventional surgeries -- the most common is called trabeculectomy -- in which your doctor creates a new drainage path in the eye under the eyelid. This surgery must be done in an operating room. After both of these procedures, people may still have to take eye drops to further lower the eye pressure.

You can ask your Questions.

soonest: @Op, thanks for opening this thread. My son is a bit crossed eyed on his left eye, i.e the left eye doesn't move in synchrony with the right all the time. I said a bit cos its not noticeable all the time. What could be done for him. I intend taking him to a teaching hosp but I need background info first. Thank you

That condition is either Tropia (Strabismus) or Phoria. These are terms to describe
when the eyes are not in alignment with
each other. A tropia is always present,
while phorias are there “some of the
time,” such as when the patient is tired
or when fusion is broken (you cover an
eye and it starts to drift).
Basically the Doctor will test whether its tropia or phoria by doing 'Cover Test'. Then he may also determine the magnitude. For treatment : the Doctor will either give him lenses, do some eye training (orthoptics) or combine the two depending on his findings. How OLD is ur son

elthakeyz: Alright thanks alot and can Dehydration cause dry eye?

Yes, but its not the major cause of dry eye.

Mariocuzo: @op pls was ur take about contact lens having bin using glasses for d past 12yrs,shortsightness and asimagtism,@-7,I want to alternate it with contact but I kip gettin dis discouragement about infection risk,prone to blindness.thank you.

-7.00 is a very high myopia. I would recommend contact lenses for that. You can contact me cus I would need to ask some couple of questions. Brainyjaunty@gmail.com / 08169398883

TUNEX89: how do you mean ? Pls can you drop you digit here for me to contact you.

08169398883.

Various eye changes may occur during
times of fluctuating hormone levels, such
as during the menstrual cycle,
pregnancy, and perimenopause. Around
the time of menopause, your eyesight
may be slightly altered. Eye shape may
also change slightly, making contact
lenses less comfortable and increasing
the need for corrective lenses for
reading. Other problems of the eyes
common after midlife and menopause
include:
Dry eye. After menopause, some women
report chronically dry and scratchy eyes,
often along with light sensitivity, blurred
vision, increased tearing, or swollen or
reddened eyelids—a condition called
“chronic dry eye syndrome.” This
condition can occur in climates with dry
air, as well as from certain diseases (such
as Sjögren’s syndrome, an autoimmune
disease that affects the glands that
produce your tears and saliva) and with
the use of some drugs (such as allergy
medications and antidepressants).
Therapies are available to help provide
relief for dry eye. An expanding array of
polymers, gels, and solutions for
restoring the quality and quantity of
tears is available. Small tear duct plugs
placed by an ophthalmologist (physician
specializing in the eye) are available in a
wide variety of shapes and sizes to
conserve tear volume and may be
appropriate in some patients. A
medication called “topical cyclosporine
A” may also be appropriate to reduce
any inflammation in the eye that may
contribute to dry eye.
Cataracts. The prevalence of cataracts
(clouding of the lens of the eye) is higher
in postmenopausal women than in men
of the same age, though fortunately
studies have not found significant
associations between hormone therapy,
age at first period, age at menopause, or
years of contraceptive use and cataracts.
Symptoms develop slowly and painlessly
and often begin after age 60. Visual
problems include glare sensitivity, cloudy
vision, difficulty seeing at night, double
vision, and loss of color intensity.
Glaucoma. Glaucoma is another ocular
condition for which age is an
independent risk factor, regardless of
sex. Glaucoma is a group of eye
conditions that lead to damage to the
optic nerve, usually from increased
pressure in the eye. It can permanently
damage vision and lead to blindness if
untreated.
As a midlife woman, know that aging
brings increased risk for several eye
diseases. Regular eye checkups are vital
in finding eye disease early, when
problems are often easier to treat. With
any serious eye condition, consulting an
Eye Specialist is recommended. www.more.com/menopause-and-eyes

elthakeyz: itching, sandy sensation and pain. no tearing and discharge.

I would suggest u go to a good eye clinic where they can do a test to confirm if U really have Dry eye using Schimers test or Tears Break up Time (TBUT). That Chloramphenicol eye drop is not likely to help with dry eye. What U will require are "Artificial tears" or "Tears supplements" such as HypoTears, Tear Naturale (Alcon product) or Ivymoicell. Also, try and avoid things or conditions that exposes your eye to dryness.

elthakeyz: hello, i've been having this problem of my eyes being dry and then just two nights ago my right eye became red and i bought chloranphenicol. what do you suggest? is it safe?.

What are the symptoms U are having with this dry eye ?? Is there pain? Sandy sensation ? Itching ? Tearing ? Discharge ?

Justeenaleo: Hi
Woke up few days ago with a painful sensation in the eye, thought it was lack of sleep but then it turned to boil and its been there since, doesn't pain me, its just there making me uncomfortable,is there anything I can use for it,its just like a little pimple under my lower eye lid. I can't go to the doctor cos where I am the doctors are nothing to write home about, they might give me drugs to abort my eyes

There are 2 common conditions that looks like "boil" in the eyelid. 1. Chalazion. 2. Hordeola. They are basically due to blockade or infection of the little glands on the eyelids. Send me a mail so that I can ask U some questions and advice U accordingly. Brainyjaunty@gmail.com

pretydiva: Gud pm Dr. Pls I ve issues wif my left eye.the issue is dat I can't see with the side of the eye,not dat I can't wit the eye at all.i don't know if you understand wat m tryin 2 say.i noticed it since 2007,went 2 d hospital was recommended glasses.though m stil not using any till now..my question is wat could ve been the cause of d partial blindness at d side or corner of d eye if I must put it dat way?

Hi Diva...you seem to be having decrease peripheral vision. If that's the case then it could be an indication of something more serious. Send me a mail so that I can ask u a couple of questions and help u better..... brainyjaunty@gmail.com

TUNEX89: Can the short sight of albino be corrected by using glasses ?

Spectacle corrections and visual rehabilitations.

TUNEX89: How can albino short sight be corrected or thoes it has any treatment ?

Spectacle corrections and visual rehabilitations.

@Op.....I really appreciate you for starting this thread. I have a little advice : when people make any complain about any issue with their Eye and vision, I think its best we discuss their eye problem with them and also tell them the treatment options before we can now refer them to an Eye specialist. As a Doctor myself, the way U prescribe that Eyebrite for every condition even without telling the patient what's the likely cause of their eye problem is disturbing. Please let's help people and not just market some products. Thanks.

ShirelleBaby: good morning doc--for 2months now,every sunday morning-around 1am,I wake to a sour eye-i can't close it and I can't open it-as if there is soo much accumulated dust in it.it will be discharging tears like a river,I don't get any better till monday morning and it get better faster if I apply eye drop immediatly it starts.pls what could be causing this sunday eye pains?

That sound serious. I need to ask you a couple of questions before I can give u the best medical advice. Send me a mail at brainyjaunty@gmail.com Am an Eye Doctor in an Eye Specialist Clinic at ikeja just in case u stay in Lagos.

I have always try to help people here with their eye issues. I wonder why I should be banned since yestaday.

leksgcfr: Good day doctor ,
Any solution to an eye that is a little bit bigger than the other?

No. As long as its not swollen.

Op...u 4got to add that ' A DOCTOR MUST NEVER DATE HIS PATIENT '.......but btw Dats d only taboo I have committed tho.

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