WHAT TO DO: FOREIGN OBJECT IN MY EYE Don’t panic! What is foreign object in the eye? It is something that should not naturally be there. Dust, eyelashes, fibre from a sweater, insect or even metal pieces could also be the foreign objects. (more…)
Smoking And Vision Lost
Smoking is bad, I don't have to tell you that, you know it, your next door neighbor knows it, everyone knows it. But, did you know that in the list of terrible things that can happen to you if you smoke is vision lost? (more…)
What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is an eye disease that slowly damages the nerve for vision at the back of the eye which is the optic nerve. This condition is often linked to high pressure inside the eye but can also occur with normal pressure. Early detection and treatment can prevent or delay vision loss caused by Glaucoma. (more…)
What is Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Age-related Macular Degeneration or AMD is an eye disease that is associated with ageing that affects the central vision. Central vision is needed to see detailed objects clearly and is important for everyday tasks such as reading and driving. (more…)
What is Diabetic Retinopathy?
Diabetic Retinopathy is an eye disease caused by diabetes and it includes both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. It affects the small blood vessels of the retina at the back of your eye. An early diagnosis and treatment can prevent up to 98% of severe vision loss (more…)
Family History of Vision Loss
If a member of your family has a problem with there eyes, there is a high possibility that you too will experience the same thing. An eye test can detect a problem before it affects your eyesight. An early detection of an eye problem, can improve the likelihood of treatment. (more…)
Who Can Help with Eye Health and Care
When you have eye problems, who do you SEE to get it checked out? Many would say a doctor or an optometrist but do you know that there are more than one profession qualified to help you? (more…)
DIABETIC RETINOPATHY
A healthy retina is necessary for good vision. For diabetic retinopathy patient, at first they may notice no changes to the vision. But over time, diabetic retinopathy can get worse and cause vision loss. It usually affects both eyes. (more…)
Children Eye Screening
Children Eye Screening Children Eye Screening According to the American Public Health Association, about 10% of preschoolers have eye or vision problems. However, children this age (more…)
Cataract gradual visual loss
Cataract is usually a gradual lost of vision is defined as loss of vision which had come gradually over the course of weeks or months rather than minutes, hours or few days. Generally, there are a few factors that may contribute to gradual vision loss such as cataract, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration and etc. (more…)