Does alcohol directly cause kidney failure? Not usually directly, but heavy and long-term alcohol use can damage the kidneys over time and lead to kidney failure in indirect but serious ways. 🧬 How Alcohol Affects the Kidneys: 1. Dehydration 2. High Blood Pressure 3. Liver Damage = Kidney Trouble 4. Toxic Buildup Example: Someone who …
Low back pain is very common. Often result from strain to muscles or tenders at your back. Causes of low back pain:Arthritisstructural problemsand disk injuries. Low back pain affect the lumber region of the spine or back. Symptoms of low back pain:StiffnessPosture problemMuscle spams What to do when you have acute low back pain: -Avoid …
Lung cancer is primarily caused by exposure to harmful substances that damage lung cells. Here are the main causes of lung cancer: 1️⃣ Smoking (Primary Cause – 85% of Cases) 2️⃣ Exposure to Harmful Substances ✔ Radon Gas – A natural radioactive gas that seeps from the ground into homes/buildings.✔ Asbestos – Found in old …
An auto refractometer is a medical device used to measure the refractive error of the eye automatically. It helps optometrists and ophthalmologists determine a patient’s prescription for glasses or contact lenses. How It Works Advantages of Auto Refractometers ✅ Quick and easy – Takes only a few seconds per eye.✅ Accurate estimates – Useful for …
Preventing glaucoma involves a combination of lifestyle choices, regular eye checkups, and managing risk factors. Here are some key ways to reduce the risk: 1. Regular Eye Exams 2. Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle 3. Protect Your Eyes 4. Control Health Conditions 5. Reduce Eye Strain 6. Know Your Family History
Open-Angle Glaucoma (Most Common Type) Angle-Closure Glaucoma (Medical Emergency) Normal-Tension Glaucoma Congenital Glaucoma (In Infants)
We had a successful health on our 4th day of glaucoma week at the centre on the 13th of March 2025. The health talk was done by Nurse Lucky Okocha
We had a health talk on both day 2 and day 3 of our glaucoma week awareness. The health talk was held on the 11th of March by Dr Charles, while day 3 was held on the 12th March 2025 by Nurse Valentina.
