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What is a Pterygium?
A pterygium is a growth of tissue on the conjunctiva (the clear layer that covers the eye). This growth is usually on the side of the nose, extending from the corner of the eye, towards the cornea. It can look quite alarming, but it’s usually harmless. In rare cases, it can grow to cover your […]
Allergy Season
Allergy season is upon us once again. Hay fever, or seasonal allergies, is very common this time of year because of the amount of pollen in the air. Common symptoms to look out for often resemble a cold, runny and itchy nose, sneezing, teary, red, and itchy eyes. If you have these symptoms, antihistamine tablets […]
Rubbing the Eyes, Why it’s not a good idea.
Most people don’t think about rubbing their eyes, it’s almost a reflex action. Whether you are tired, or they feel dry or itchy, or there’s something stuck in them, it seems like the easiest way to make your eyes feel better is to rub them a little. Here are a few reasons why rubbing is […]
Smoking And Your Vision
We think of lung cancer as the health risk associated with smoking. However, we hardly consider other parts of the body that do not have direct contact with smoke like our eyes. Here are some of the conditions that smoking can lead to: Cataract An average smoker increases their risk of developing cataracts compared to […]
Signs That You Need To Have Your Eyes Tested.
A lot of people assume you only need to go to the optometrist when your vision is blurry. While this is one of the most common reasons people consult, here are others that you may not be aware of: Constant Headaches Conditions such as astigmatism, farsightedness, accommodation (focusing) difficulties, and binocular vision (the ability of […]
Eye Care Awareness Month
Today marks the end of Eye Care Awareness Month. We hope you took the opportunity to get your eyes examined. It is very important to do this regularly even when you have “good” vision. Maintaining good habits such as healthy diet, regular exercise, wearing sunglasses, reducing the time you spend in front of computer screens […]
Children’s Vision
It is very important to have your child’s eyes regularly examined to detect any problems which may affect their development and success in class. Often children are misdiagnosed as having attention disorders, when the actual problem is eye related. Issues with eye movements can result in difficulty reading, problems with accommodation (focusing) will manifest as […]
Children’s Vision
A lot of schools offer vision screening for grade 1s, but enough don’t. Vision is often a neglected part of children’s health, unless the problems are obvious. It is very important to have your child’s eyes regularly examined to detect any problems which may affect their development and success in class. Often children are misdiagnosed […]
Headaches
If you get headaches regularly, one of the first things to do is to get your eyes checked. There’s a variety of eye problems that can cause headaches, including astigmatism, hyperopia (farsightedness), muscle misalignments, myopia (nearsightedness) and other more serious conditions such a glaucoma. In some cases, the headache is caused by the person squinting […]