Eye Matters

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The history of eye glasses
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January 29, 2010
The earliest historical reference to eyeglasses dates back to ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. Around 4BC - 65AD the roman philosopher Seneca is said to ...
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Diet and eye health
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January 22, 2010
Gaining weight due to a lack of exercise and poor dietary habits can increase one’s risk of diabetes, stroke and heart attack. Obesity and inactivit...
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Vitamins for healthy Eyes
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January 15, 2010
DISEASES such as stroke, arthritis, cancer, heart disease and some diseases of the nervous system are made worse by a process called oxidation. Highly...
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Check yearly, see clearly
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December 30, 2009
As we move into a new year, I am sure you are setting new goals for 2010. Remember to set some goals for your eye health. Did you know that every 5 se...
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Refractive lens implant surgery
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December 23, 2009
LAST WEEK we discussed Laser refractive surgical techniques such as PRK, Lasik and Lasek to correct Myopia (nearsightedness), Hyperopia (farsightednes...
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Laser Surgery
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December 18, 2009
Laser refractive surgery procedures are now a viable alternative to glasses and contact lenses. Patients often request these procedures, especially wh...
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Latest techniques in cataract surgery
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December 11, 2009
LAST WEEK we started the discussion on advanced cataract removal methods. More and more patients are moving towards these options. Today we continue t...
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Advanced Cataract Surgery
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December 4, 2009
Last week we discussed the use of anesthesia in Cataract Surgery. We have learned that cataract surgery is one of the most common and safest surgical ...
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Anesthesia for Cataract Surgery
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November 27, 2009
Dear readers, Last week we discussed modern techniques for the removal of cataracts. Points to take home from last week’s discussion were as follows...
What Should One Expect After Cataract Surgery?
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What Should One Expect After Cataract Surgery?
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November 20, 2009
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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Cataracts and their formation
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November 13, 2009
LAST WEEK, we spoke about cataracts and their formation. The next obvious question is: How are cataracts formed? A cataract is not readily visible bec...
Cataract, formation and causes
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Cataract, formation and causes
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November 6, 2009
Did you know that cataracts are the leading cause of low vision in adults? In over 95% of cases, the treatment of cataracts and the restoration of goo...
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Eye bleeds revisted
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October 30, 2009
Good day readers I was chatting with my new colleague, Dr Hadley (Yes! Beachmont Eye Institute has a new doctor of optometry) and she could not help n...
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How about Doctor -Patient Communication?
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October 23, 2009
Thanks for the feedback from last week’s article. Here is a question I received in my inbox right after the article. Dear Dr Onu, I enjoyed your art...
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Improving Patient-Doctor Communication
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October 16, 2009
Thanks for the positive feedback on my last few articles. Some of you commented positively on the inclusion of pictures. I must agree “A picture spe...
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Medication Do’s and Donts
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October 9, 2009
Some time last year I wrote an article about the proper use of medication. I am still noticing that most patients hardly ever remember to bring their ...
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Removal of a Pterygium
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October 2, 2009
In my last column we discussed the triangular tissue that sometimes grows to cover the eye called the pterygium. Just to summarize, here are a few key...
What is a Pterygium?
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What is a Pterygium?
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September 18, 2009
A pterygium is an abnormal piece of flesh usually triangular in shape that grows on the eyeball and slowly extends on to the cornea of the eye. It is ...
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Q & A on contact lenses
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September 11, 2009
Today, I have put together 10 of the most frequent questions that we have received on contact lenses 1. Question: I have astigmatism. Can I wear conta...
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Coloured contact lenses
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August 28, 2009
Coloured contact lenses can enhance the natural colour of one’s eyes. They can change your eye’s appearance for example from brown to hazel or fro...
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Contact Lens designs and intervals
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August 21, 2009
Last week, we continued the discussion on contact lenses. We also grouped them according to a) what they’re made of b) their design c) how long they...
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Contact lenses Pt:2
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August 14, 2009
Dear readers, Last week I mentioned that about 30% of the world’s lens users wear contact lenses. The estimated figure is about 80 million contact l...
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Contact Lenses overview
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August 7, 2009
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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Sun lens options
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July 31, 2009
Last week we discussed some of the different specialty lens options available for varied lifestyles. We discussed the fact that people who use compute...
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Lens choices for every lifestyle
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July 24, 2009
To understand one’s visual needs, it is important to know one’s lifestyle information. Ones hobbies, occupation, visual and safety requirements ar...
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What are my Lens options?
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July 17, 2009
Did you know that on an average day, your eye muscles will expend as much energy proportionately as your leg muscles would if you walked 50 miles? Wit...
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Plastic Lenses
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July 10, 2009
There was a time when all eye glass lenses were made out of glass. Plastic lenses were first introduced in the 1940’s because even though glass lens...
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Frames to suit your face
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July 3, 2009
Hello, readers. Last week we showed you how to determine your face shape. There are seven basic face shapes: oval, round, diamond, triangle, square, i...
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Choosing the right frame
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June 26, 2009
Eye glasses have been around for hundreds of years. They serve the purpose of improving one’s eyesight. In recent years, they have also become a fas...
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Glaucoma summary
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June 19, 2009
So, readers, let’s recap: Glaucoma is best defined as a group of eye diseases that gradually steals your sight without any warning. Usually in the e...
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Here are the answers to last week’s quiz
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June 12, 2009
Question #: 1 Which of the following best describes glaucoma? The correct answer: a group of eye diseases which when left untreated damage the nerves ...
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Glaucoma quiz
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June 5, 2009
Hello Readers This week we continue with Glaucoma. A quick recap is needed here. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that have the tendency to steal y...
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Glaucoma Pt:2
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May 29, 2009
Hello Readers, Last week we started off the discussion on glaucoma. This week we will be focusing on risk factors for glaucoma, and a few other facts....
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Glaucoma
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May 22, 2009
Hello Readers, Thanks for the great feedback. I enjoyed all the comments. Of late, I have been getting a lot of questions on the disease called glauco...
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Dry eyes
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May 15, 2009
Hello my dear readers, I recently got an e-mail from a patient of mine, with a special question: The question went like this: “Doctor, my eyes are a...
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What does 20/20 vision really mean?
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May 8, 2009
Do you remember the last time you went to your eye doctor’s office to take an eye examination? Your eye doctor did so many tests and when he finishe...
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Follow up
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April 24, 2009
I saw a patient the other day, who was being treated for an eye disorder. Now, after prescribing medication, I asked that he return for a follow up vi...
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Divulging information
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April 17, 2009
Hello readers, Thanks for the feedback. I enjoyed receiving your mail on the topic of remembering the names of your medication. Today, we’re going t...
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Do you know the names of your medications?
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April 9, 2009
Ladies and Gentlemen, This is a true story. For the ladies in question, I will use fictitious names. Let’s call them Thelma and Barbara. Thelma just...
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Astigmatism test
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March 27, 2009
Hello again. Thanks for the excellent feedback on last week’s peripheral vision test. I am encouraged to include another test. The Astigmatism test....
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Testing your peripheral vision
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March 20, 2009
Last week I promised to 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 fo...
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Using your peripheral vision
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March 13, 2009
Hello again. 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 real...
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