Diabetes can cause blindness through several mechanisms:Diabetic Retinopathy1. *Damage to blood vessels*: High blood sugar levels can damage the blood vessels in the retina, leading to leaks, blockages, and growth of new, fragile vessels.2. *Fluid buildup*: Fluid can accumulate in the retina, causing swelling and damage to the light-sensitive cells.3. *Scar tissue formation*: As the …
Pterygium (surfer’s eye) is a non-cancerous growth that develops on the conjunctiva, the thin membrane covering the white part of the eye. It’s usually triangular or wing-shaped, hence the name “pterygium,” which comes from the Greek word for “wing.”*Causes:*1. Prolonged exposure to UV radiation (sunlight)2. Dry environments3. Wind4. Dust5. Sand6. Genetics7. Age*Symptoms:*1. Visible growth on …
We had a successful outreach at St Columbus Parish, Agbor, Delta State. We had a massive turn up on that day being the 9th of October 2024. This was one of our events for the 2024 WORLD SIGHT DAY. Credits to Daughters of Charity Rehabilitation Centre Ossiomo-Ogan
World Sight Day, 10 October 2024, will highlight the critical importance of prioritising child eye health, and give children everywhere the opportunity to love their eyes. Coordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) under the Love Your Eyes campaign banner, World Sight Day 2024 is putting children at the centre of the campaign. …
cataract is a clouding of the lens the eye. As a cataract develops, your eyesight may become blurry. You may have halos around lights, double vision, and poor night vision. Colors may seem faded. Watch the video Below to learn more.
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can damage the optic nerve, leading to vision loss and potentially blindness. It’s often associated with increased pressure in the eye. Glaucoma can affect anyone, but it’s most common in people over 60. Symptoms can include eye pain, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, and seeing halos around lights. …
We had a successful outreach at Abakeliki, Ebonyi State. The turn out was massive and all patients were happy when they saw us. Eye surgery were carried out a week later and it was successful
The auto optometer, also known as an auto-refractor, is a device that helps with the automated assessment of refraction. This is an alternative method of measuring the refraction error to the conventional refractive technique. Optometry or refractometry is the term for the procedure. Different auto-refractors have different functions and are based on different underlying principles. …
