Glaucoma is mainly caused by damage to the optic nerve, usually due to increased pressure inside the eye. The major causes and risk factors include: 1. Increased Eye Pressure (Intraocular Pressure) This is the most common cause. It happens when the fluid in the eye (aqueous humor) does not drain properly, leading to pressure buildup …
New Year Message from Daughters of Charity As we welcome the New Year, the management and staff of Daughters of Charity Rehabilitation Centre extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. We are deeply grateful for the trust you have placed in us throughout your journey of care and recovery. Your strength, patience, …
Daughters of Charity Rehabilitation Centre, Ossiomo-Ogan marks the end of the year celebration with the nine lessons and carol 2025, held on Friday the 19th of December 2025
Blurry vision is when your sight is not sharp or clear, making objects look fuzzy, hazy, or out of focus. It can affect one eye or both eyes, and it may happen suddenly or gradually. In simple terms, you can see, but not clearly. Common signs Common causes When to worry Blurry vision needs urgent …
Yes — high blood pressure (hypertension) can definitely cause eye problems, and some of them can be serious.1. Hypertensive Retinopathy This is the most common eye problem caused by high blood pressure.Symptoms: Blurry vision Reduced vision Headache Sometimes no symptoms (silent damage) 2. Retinal Bleeding or Swelling High BP can cause: Bleeding inside the eye …
Refractive error simply means the eye cannot properly bend (refract) light to focus it clearly on the retina.In a normal eye, light passes through the cornea and lens and lands exactly on the retina, giving a sharp image.When the shape of the eye or cornea is not perfect, the light focuses in front of or …
During the dry (harmattan) season, the air becomes extremely dry and dusty, causing the body to lose moisture faster than usual. Taking enough water is essential because: 🚰 Why You Should Drink Plenty of Water This Season 🔹 Helpful Tips
To protect against dust and dry particles Harmattan winds carry lots of fine dust, sand particles, and pollutants from the Sahara. These particles can easily enter the nose and lungs, causing: A mask helps filter the air you breathe, reducing direct inhalation of these harmful particles. 2. Prevent respiratory infections The dry and dusty air …
