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My sister is getting blind due to BP pls help

Doc my eyes are killing me always itching & swelling covering my eyes completely pls help oh a question also cant 1 wash d eyes

chinochizzy:
My sister is getting blind due to BP pls help

Please if your sister has hypertension and it seems to be affecting her vision, “run” to an ophthalmologist.. dont waste a second.. she needs to have the blood pressure regulated if not it can cause something called hypertensive retinopathy

slimmic:
Doc my eyes are killing me always itching & swelling covering my eyes completely pls help oh a question also cant 1 wash d eyes

your eye doctor can help irrigate the surface part of your eye if thats what you mean by “wash” and for the itching, swelling, and covering.. its most likely an allergic response. So you need to see an eye doctor to help prescribe the right drugs based on the signs he would see on the eye

Drtimon:
Hello i am an eye doctor, and I’m open to free eye care consultation

Thanks for the opportunity, Doc.

I have a simple question: is it safe to assume there is an ophthalmologist in an eye clinic? Or could such have just an optometrist or even an optician?

It appears my vision has worsened considerably in recent months. I wish to have my eyes examined, but not for the primary purpose of glass prescription. My current glasses are still perfect, I believe. I only wish to be sure there's no serious problem in there.

PS: And please may I know why some clinics don't prescribe drugs? I learnt there are some that may help, but practitioners (at least the ones I have encountered) preferred prescribing glasses all the time?

Good day doctor I always feel this pain or strain in my right eye when reading from my phone and laptop only
What could cause and stop this

Hello Dr. I always notice like black dot in the front of my left eye for like 2yrs now. it move as the eye rotates

Drtimon:
Okay I understand what youre going through i have seen alot of cases like this.. all you have to do is to get an anti reflective transition lens to protect your eyes from direct exposure to the light. What you have is most likely "photophobia"

Then as for the lashes, the condition is called trichiasis. Some of Your lashes are misdirected so they would cause a huge disturbance. You need to visit an optometrist near you, so that measures would be taken to remove the misdirected lashes, and provide you with comfort

Thanks DOC

U1:
Thanks for the opportunity, Doc.

I have a simple question: is it safe to assume there is an ophthalmologist in an eye clinic? Or could such have just an optometrist or even an optician?

It appears my vision has worsened considerably in recent months. I wish to have my eyes examined, but not for the primary purpose of glass prescription. My current glasses are still perfect, I believe. I only wish to be sure there's no serious problem in there.

PS: And please may I know why some clinics don't prescribe drugs? I learnt there are some that may help, but practitioners (at least the ones I have encountered) preferred prescribing glasses all the time?

Hello im really sorry about the confusion some of our Nigerian practsioners cause in recent time.. the problem with most of us today is greed, most people tend to over-step their boundaries for Money.. let me spell it all out to you;

An Ophthalmologist (MD) has a medical degree and is licensed to practice medicine and perform eye surgery. An ophthalmologist has had at least 12 years of education and training beyond secondary school and is qualified to diagnose and treat all eye diseases; perform surgery; prescribe and fit glasses and contact lenses.

An Optometrist (OD) has a degree in optometry and is licensed to practice optometry. An optometrist has had at least six years of education and training beyond secondary school and is qualified to determine the need for glasses and contact lenses; prescribe optical correction; screen for some eye conditions; and provide the primary eye care.

An Optician usually has a combination of college (or two years of opticianry school) and on-the-job training. An optician is trained to fit and dispense eyeglasses or contact lenses based upon a prescription from a licensed ophthalmologist or optometrist.

But today, no offence intended- when some opticians makes enough money, he rents somewhere and tags it “eye clinic” meanwhile all he knows how to do is to fit lenses.. the opticians may have spent some time with either an optometrist or an ophthalmologist so he learns how to measure a persons refractive error & when you go there, best believe he would give you glasses. (This can only happen in Nigeria)

And as for the drugs bit, i know some eye clinics that would never let a patient leave without giving the patient at least; an eye lubricant. In other words, they always prescribe drugs.. please dont let the sin of a few men affect the profession at large.

I am a proud optometrist, and i know my Job. We give lenses where they are required, drugs when they are, and referrals to ophthalmologists when the condition goes beyond the scope of our practice.

Thank you

Excel70:
Good day doctor I always feel this pain or strain in my right eye when reading from my phone and laptop only
What could cause and stop this

Hello, sorry about the way you fell.. i wrote a bit one this in my blog, and i hope you dont mind if I referred you there..

https://asktimon.com/why-do-my-eyes-feel-get-blurry-after-using-my-computer-for-a-while/

https://asktimon.com/do-you-sometimes-feel-tired-around-your-eyes/

baazay:
Hello Dr. I always notice like black dot in the front of my left eye for like 2yrs now. it move as the eye rotates

Hello i hope you dont mind, but i would refer you to my blog, where i wrote a bit on floaters, it would help you understand them better and know what to do


https://asktimon.com/have-you-noticed-a-black-dots-moving-in-your-vision-what-does-this-mean/

Omihanifa:
Thanks DOC

You are welcome

Drtimon:
Hello im really sorry about the confusion some of our Nigerian practsioners cause in recent time.. the problem with most of us today is greed, most people tend to over-step their boundaries for Money.. let me spell it all out to you;

An Ophthalmologist (MD) has a medical degree and is licensed to practice medicine and perform eye surgery. An ophthalmologist has had at least 12 years of education and training beyond secondary school and is qualified to diagnose and treat all eye diseases; perform surgery; prescribe and fit glasses and contact lenses.

An Optometrist (OD) has a degree in optometry and is licensed to practice optometry. An optometrist has had at least six years of education and training beyond secondary school and is qualified to determine the need for glasses and contact lenses; prescribe optical correction; screen for some eye conditions; and provide the primary eye care.

An Optician usually has a combination of college (or two years of opticianry school) and on-the-job training. An optician is trained to fit and dispense eyeglasses or contact lenses based upon a prescription from a licensed ophthalmologist or optometrist.

But today, no offence intended- when some opticians makes enough money, he rents somewhere and tags it “eye clinic” meanwhile all he knows how to do is to fit lenses.. the opticians may have spent some time with either an optometrist or an ophthalmologist so he learns how to measure a persons refractive error & when you go there, best believe he would give you glasses. (This can only happen in Nigeria)

And as for the drugs bit, i know some eye clinics that would never let a patient leave without giving the patient at least; an eye lubricant. In other words, they always prescribe drugs.. please dont let the sin of a few men affect the profession at large.

I am a proud optometrist, and i know my Job. We give lenses where they are required, drugs when they are, and referrals to ophthalmologists when the condition goes beyond the scope of our practice.

Thank you

Thanks for the comprehensive response, doc. Your explanation actually seems to confirm my misgivings about some of these clinics. Is there any tips on how to tell the correct ones?

U1:
Thanks for the comprehensive response, doc. Your explanation actually seems to confirm my misgivings about some of these clinics. Is there any tips on how to tell the correct ones?

I think any good clinic should have their Doctor’s certificate and license to practice on display for everyone to see. You can just sneak the question in.. What did you study in school?

Nice Dr Timon

Drimosemi:
Nice Dr Timon

Thank you

Drtimon:
I think any good clinic should have their Doctor’s certificate and license to practice on display for everyone to see. You can just sneak the question in.. What did you study in school?

Thanks. But I think I need to be a bit more diplomatic with that question.

U1:
Thanks. But I think I need to be a bit more diplomatic with that question.

Oh yeah! You can figure that one out

Hi dear! I suggest you read up this article and go for an eye examination immediately! https://rovedana.com/blog/healthcare-insurance-services/rovedana-health-insurance-eye-examination/

Nyerhovwo101:
I have used different medications and no relief, even d last specialist I met at a general hospital said I had to use glasses if d treatment he gives to me does not work and I am not comfortable with the use of glasses

Wow! This must be really bad! Please kindly take your sister to a hospital. She needs to go for an eye examination also, so that they can find out if there are other issues that might be causing this blindness. My dear please read this article and take your sister for an eye examination and also treatment for any illnesses she has for as ow as 2,000 naira! https://rovedana.com/blog/healthcare-insurance-services/rovedana-health-insurance-eye-examination/ it is really helpful!

chinochizzy:
My sister is getting blind due to BP pls help

Hi Dear! I just saw your post and i cant help but feel so bad for you. A friend of mine went through this particular situation. We stumbled on a particular article on a particular website, then she went for checkup and treatment with just 2,000 naira! Read this article and help yourself too dear! https://rovedana.com/blog/healthcare-insurance-services/rovedana-health-insurance-eye-examination/

slimmic:
Doc my eyes are killing me always itching & swelling covering my eyes completely pls help oh a question also cant 1 wash d eyes

Hi Baazay! I'm so sorry about this. I suggest you go for an eye examination. Read information about eye examinations and how much they cost. This article is very helpful. Check it out! https://rovedana.com/blog/healthcare-insurance-services/rovedana-health-insurance-eye-examination/

baazay:
Hello Dr. I always notice like black dot in the front of my left eye for like 2yrs now. it move as the eye rotates