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What is a Pterygium and how is it treated?
Eye Matters
What is a Pterygium and how is it treated?
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October 2, 2018
Wellie’s grandmother had beautiful eyes, or so Wellie thought. They were a mixture of brown, grey and green and depending on how the light fell, they ...
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The importance of eye  protection in preventing injuries
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The importance of eye protection in preventing injuries
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September 18, 2018
Peter (Let’s call him that) was a 42-year-old accountant. He loved playing squash. Every chance he got, he would look for friends and persuade them to...
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12+ tips to prevent eye injuries
Eye Matters
12+ tips to prevent eye injuries
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September 11, 2018
Have you ever seen someone with an eye patch and wondered... “What in heavens name happened to that guy?” Curious, you saunter over to the person. You...
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Frequently asked questions about contact lenses
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Frequently asked questions about contact lenses
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September 4, 2018
IN THE PAST, spectacle corrections used to be the correction of choice. With the advent of modern technology, people are now choosing contact lenses a...
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Playing computer, video games and eyestrain
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Playing computer, video games and eyestrain
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August 28, 2018
Teenagers and kids, this article is for you. Of course there are many young adults who should also read this. I used to love playing computer games ev...
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Vision skills to be effective in learning and reading
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Vision skills to be effective in learning and reading
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August 21, 2018
This coming September many children will go back to school and some may go back with undetected vision problems that can interfere with their learning...
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Vision problems and learning disability
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Vision problems and learning disability
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August 14, 2018
It is estimated that 80 per cent of children with a learning disability have an undiagnosed vision problem. August is the vision and learning month. I...
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Would wearing my  glasses correct my eyesight permanently?
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Would wearing my glasses correct my eyesight permanently?
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August 7, 2018
I was recently asked a question about wearing glasses. It went something like this: Hi Doc, would wearing my glasses correct my eyesight permanently? ...
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FAQs about conjunctivitis
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FAQs about conjunctivitis
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July 31, 2018
1. What is the cause of conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the thin transparent membrane covering the inside of the eyelids and the...
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Three ways to prevent eye strain
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Three ways to prevent eye strain
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July 24, 2018
I remember when I was a kid, most of my peers saw pretty well. Most of us didn’t need glasses then. By the time we hit about 40, things started to cha...
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Vision problems and learning disability
Eye Matters
Vision problems and learning disability
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July 17, 2018
It is estimated that 80 per cent of children with a learning disability have an undiagnosed vision problem. August is the vision and learning month. I...
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A scratched cornea can be very painful and potentially dangerous
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A scratched cornea can be very painful and potentially dangerous
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June 19, 2018
Dear Doctor: Several days ago, I woke up with intense pain in my left eye. I do not recall anything happening to my eye. My eyes were tearing excessiv...
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Have we no police, courts, gov’t or values?
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June 15, 2018
Have we, the people of St Vincent and the Grenadines, no police force, no courts, no Government? A ridiculous question it might seem, but very relevan...
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Guard yourself against ‘Red Eye’
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Guard yourself against ‘Red Eye’
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June 12, 2018
It’s so hard to believe that even now in November 2017 we are still seeing many cases of viral conjunctivitis, otherwise known as the ‘Red Eye’. This ...
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Frequently asked questions about contact lenses
Eye Matters
Frequently asked questions about contact lenses
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June 5, 2018
In the past, spectacle corrections used to be the correction of choice. With the advent of modern technology, people are now choosing contact lenses a...
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How smoking can affect our vision
Eye Matters
How smoking can affect our vision
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May 29, 2018
Hi Readers, May 31st was declared “No Tobacco Day” by the WHO. Smoking is associated with a lot of health risks, including blood circulatory problems,...
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What is pseudomyopia?
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What is pseudomyopia?
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May 22, 2018
Dear Doc, Whenever I wear my glasses I tend to want to take them off after a short while. The funny thing is that I do see a bit better with the glass...
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Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis
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Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis
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May 15, 2018
Dear Doctor, I had the red eye. It kept me down for over two weeks, but it’s over now. However, I’m still seeing blurry. Why is that so? Dear Patient:...
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Will wearing my glasses correct my eyesight permanently?
Eye Matters
Will wearing my glasses correct my eyesight permanently?
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May 8, 2018
I was recently asked a question about wearing glasses. It went something like this: Hi Doc, will wearing my glasses correct my eyesight permanently? A...
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Eye Matters
Over-the-counter eye products
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September 23, 2014
Dear Doc, I have a problem with my eyes. What can I buy from the drugstore? Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? Some eye ailments can be handled with over-...
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Eye Matters
How do I protect my eyes from glare?
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September 16, 2014
Dear Doctor, My question has to do with protection from glare. I was advised to get anti-reflective lenses because of my sensitivity to glare. However...
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Eye Matters
Understanding causes of dark circles under eyes
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September 2, 2014
Dark circles under the eyes can be a very disturbing phenomenon. Ladies seem to pay more attention to them than men. This is because dark circles can ...
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Eye Matters
Six tips to make sure your child is seeing properly
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August 19, 2014
Great eye sight is crucial for a child’s overall wellbeing and development. Most children are not able to properly explain what their eye symptoms a...
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Eye Matters
Healthy recipes for your eyes
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August 12, 2014
Hello Readers, Let’s face it. As much as we talk about healthy living, some of us do not always practise what we preach. Recently, a patient of mine...
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Eye Matters
ABCs of eyesight
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August 5, 2014
With school just around the corner, parents are busy getting their children ready. Books, book loan schemes, uniforms. You name it.{{more}}In the hust...
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Eye Matters
Protection from glare
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July 15, 2014
Dear Doctor Onu, I was advised to get anti-reflective lenses because of my sensitivity to glare. However, I have some colleagues who have purchased su...
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Eye Matters
Is your eye pressure really under control?
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July 1, 2014
She looked up at me with tears brimming in her eyes and said "Doctor, but I did all the right things. I used the drops as you said, I followed up from...
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Eye Matters
Using eye drops correctly
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June 24, 2014
Using eye drops correctly can save you time, hassle and pain. If you use the appropriate technique, you can administer eye drops both comfortably and ...
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Eye Matters
How to use your eye drops
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June 17, 2014
A wise man once said "practice makes perfect.” Another wise man countered that by saying "no, practice makes permanent.” Dear Readers, Time and ag...
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Eye Matters
Grilled chicken and mango on baby greens
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June 3, 2014
Hello Readers,I hope you enjoyed last week’s recipe. Here is another one especially rich in: vitamin C, vitamin E, lutein/zeaxanthin, folate, and zi...
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Eye Matters
Healthy eating for healthy eyes
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May 27, 2014
Did you know that eating nutritious and healthy foods is beneficial to your eye health? If you like cooking, you should try out this recipe that I fou...
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Eye Matters
Eye contact
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May 20, 2014
How often have you heard it said: “Your eyes are the window to the world.”As eye care professionals, we usually say it when we refer to diseases o...
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Eye Matters
Am I too old for cataract surgery?
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May 6, 2014
Dear Dr Onu, I am 85 years old and I was diagnosed with cataracts several years ago. Recently the doctor said that the vision in my right eye is 20/20...
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Eye Matters
Testing your peripheral vision
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April 8, 2014
Let me show you how to test your peripheral vision by yourself. Please bear in mind that this is a rough test. You can only use it for gross defects i...
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Eye Matters
Signs to look out for
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April 1, 2014
If you are like most parents, your child’s eyesight will be of the utmost importance to you. When evaluating your child for vision problems or dysle...
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Eye Matters
The Astigmatism Test
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March 25, 2014
Hello again. Thanks for the excellent feedback on last week’s peripheral vision test. I am encouraged to include another test. {{more}} The Astigmat...
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Eye Matters
Pros and cons of purchasing over-the-counter reading glasses
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March 18, 2014
There are some things that some people never think of when purchasing over-the-counter reading glasses. Let’s start with the good. Over-the-counter ...
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Eye Matters
World Glaucoma Week March 9-15, 2014
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March 13, 2014
The week, March 9th to March 15, has been designated World Glaucoma Week by the World Glaucoma Association and as such, I am pleased to put the topic ...
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Eye Matters
10 signs that you need an eye exam
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March 4, 2014
"Your eyes are the windows to the world." This saying is not just a cliché. Most people underestimate the importance of having good eyesight. Whether...
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Eye Matters
10 of the most frequently asked questions about contact lenses
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February 25, 2014
Today, I have put together 10 of the most frequent questions that we have received on contact lenses.{{more}} 1. Question: I have astigmatism. Can I w...
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Eye Matters
New hope for patients with limited vision
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February 11, 2014
Doctors in Virginia, USA, have successfully found a way to implant a telescope into a patient's eye to improve vision in macular degeneration. This im...
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Eye Matters
Chemicals and your eyes
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February 4, 2014
When you take into consideration the number of chemicals found in everyday products, chemical injuries to the eye are common and not surprising.{{more...
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Eye Matters
A blessing in disguise
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January 28, 2014
Just the other day, a patient showed up in my office after accidentally spraying a chemical into her eyes.{{more}} After checking her eyes, my initial...
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Greiggs man jailed for stabbing of ex-girlfriend
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Greiggs man jailed for stabbing of ex-girlfriend
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September 19, 2023
A Greiggs man who stabbed his ex-girlfriend in her back with an unidentified weapon has been sentenced to prison. Duddly Rodney, a 31-year-old farmer ...
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Low participation in Government book loan scheme at some schools
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Low participation in Government book loan scheme at some schools
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September 19, 2023
The Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines has spent EC$985,000 for procurement of textbooks this year for the 27 secondary schools in St Vincent...
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Kingstown man charged with trespassing and theft
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Kingstown man charged with trespassing and theft
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September 19, 2023
A Kingstown man who was charged with trespassing into a woman’s home while carrying a firearm and stealing over EC$1000 worth of items has been grante...
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The SVG Psychological Society celebrates its first anniversary
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The SVG Psychological Society celebrates its first anniversary
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September 19, 2023
The SVG Psychological Society (SVGPS) celebrates its first anniversary later this month. Since its launch in 2022 the society has helped to bring awar...
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Sandals working on  improved airlift into SVG
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Sandals working on improved airlift into SVG
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September 19, 2023
The management of Sandals Resorts International (SRI) is working with several airlines to improve airlift into St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). Th...
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