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January 8, 2013
As we move into a new year, I am sure you are setting new goals for 2013. Remember to set some goals for your eye health.{{more}} Did you know that ev...
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December 18, 2012
Dear readers, This is my last article for the year 2012. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for taking time out to engage with ...
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December 11, 2012
Dear Readers, Last week we discussed dark circles under oneâs eyes. Understanding the causes of dark circles can help in finding the right cures. We...
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December 4, 2012
Eye lid discoloration (dark circles) can be a very disturbing phenomenon. Ladies seem to pay more attention to them than men. This is because dark cir...
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November 27, 2012
Dear Readers, Recently I posted a poll question on my Beachmont Facebook page http://goo.gl/5iT8D The question I asked was: âA cataract is?â A. A ...
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November 20, 2012
Diabetic eye disease otherwise known as diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes mellitus. Risk factors for diabetic retinopathy include: 1....
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November 13, 2012
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and on November 14 every year, we celebrate World Diabetes Day. This day was chosen to mark the birthday of Frede...
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November 6, 2012
Pink Eye, otherwise known as acute conjunctivitis, is an inflammatory process that affects hundreds of Vincentians every year. It is usually caused by...
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October 30, 2012
Today we summarize our talk on cataract surgery. We have learned that cataract surgery is one of the most common and safest surgical procedures today....
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October 23, 2012
Last week we started the discussion on advanced cataract removal methods. More and more patients are moving towards these options. Today, we continue ...
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October 16, 2012
Dear readers, October 11, 2012 was celebrated around the world as World Sight Day, the annual day of awareness to focus global attention on blindness ...
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October 9, 2012
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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October 2, 2012
Following cataract surgery, patients can expect a quick return to good vision. Thanks to modern technology and advanced surgical techniques, cataract ...
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September 25, 2012
Did you know that cataracts are the leading cause of low vision in adults? In over 95 per cent of cases, the treatment of cataracts and the restoratio...
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September 18, 2012
Gaining weight due to a lack of exercise and poor dietary habits can increase ones risk of diabetes, stroke and heart attack. Obesity and inactivity h...
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September 11, 2012
How many times have you sat in a doctorâs office and thought to yourself, hmmm, I wonder what is going to happen next? Only to be told that you need...
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August 28, 2012
Great eyesight is crucial for a childâs overall well being and development. Most children are not able to properly explain what their eye symptoms a...
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August 21, 2012
Last week we looked at the most common causes of headaches. This week we will discuss tension headaches, sinus related headaches and eye related heada...
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August 14, 2012
Dear Doctor, I have been having severe headaches in the last few months. They are searing pains in my head and I think they relate to my eyes. My gene...
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August 7, 2012
There are some things that some people never think of when purchasing over-the-counter reading glasses. Letâs start with the good. Over-the-counter ...
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July 24, 2012
Right now you are reading the words in this newspaper with both your eyes. You have your eyes pointed at these words and all you are really aware of i...
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July 17, 2012
Dear Doctor, I observed a situation not too long ago where a patient acted in the most despicable manner to a doctor. He insulted the doctor and staff...
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July 3, 2012
Recently, I got an e-mail from a dear colleague, and her question was as follows: Dear Dr Onu, Maybe you might consider answering this question in an ...
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June 26, 2012
The earliest historical reference to eyeglasses dates back to ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. Around 4 BC - 65 AD the Roman philosopher Seneca is said t...
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June 19, 2012
Glaucoma is best defined as a group of eye diseases that gradually steals your sight without any warning. Usually in the early stages of the disease, ...
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June 12, 2012
You donât know what you have, until it is almost gone. These words have been a echoing in my mind over the last few days. They were conveyed to me l...
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June 5, 2012
Hi Readers, May 31st was declared âNo Tobacco Dayâ by the WHO. Smoking is associated with a lot of health risks, including blood circulatory probl...
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May 22, 2012
Dear Readers, As we celebrate Blindness Awareness month, let us not forget to keep the blind in mind. I would like all of you to perform this simple e...
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May 15, 2012
It was Helen Keller who once said: âThe only thing worse than blindness is having âSIGHTâ but no âVISIONâ. The month of May has been declare...
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May 8, 2012
There is a matter that continues to be of concern to me. Many persons, including various professionals, some medical, are still unaware, if not very v...
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April 24, 2012
Dear Doc, Lately, I have been having headaches, coupled with an inability to see clearly to read. My wife says it is due to aging. I turned 39 last mo...
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April 17, 2012
I have a problem with my eyes. What can I buy from the drugstore? Sounds familiar, doesnât it? Some eye ailments can be handled with over-the-counte...
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March 27, 2012
Hello readers, The week of the 11th to the 18th of March was designated World Glaucoma Week by the World Glaucoma Association and as such, I am please...
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March 6, 2012
Dear Readers, Thanks for your various responses to my last article on chronic illnesses. It evidently generated much interest among you. As I mentione...
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February 28, 2012
Dear Readers, My mother-in-law passed away in late July of last year at the ripe age of 90, God rest her soul. More than 50 years before this, she was...
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February 21, 2012
Dear Doctor, Thank you for your article last week on advances in progressive lenses. It was very enlightening for me. My question has to do with prote...
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February 14, 2012
If you have been watching television of recently, you may have seen an ad for some glasses called âSuper Focus.â You may ask then, what is this su...
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February 7, 2012
I love reading! My library of books was bursting at the seams until I got my first Kindle e-reader some time ago. I believe the Kindle is one of the g...
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January 31, 2012
After making an investment in a good pair of glasses, it is important to protect that investment by caring for them properly. Most eyeglasses are not ...
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January 24, 2012
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 o...
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January 17, 2012
As we begin a new year, I am sure you have set new goals for 2012. Remember to set some goals for your eye health. Did you know that every 5 seconds s...
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January 10, 2012
Do you remember the days when the Kleenex was called a Kleenex, a Hoover was a Hoover, Baygon was Baygon and Clorox was Clorox? Nowadays, when we need...
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December 20, 2011
Dear Readers, I have been receiving a lot of mail concerning lumps and bumps around the eyes. Some are harmless, while others could lead to new proble...
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