Eagleview Eye Clinic

Archives March 2025

PREVENTING BACTERIA CONJUNCTIVITIS

Bacteria conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, caused by bacteria.

Bacteria conjunctivitis is contagious, hence it can spread from person to person and it is also very easy to get reinfected over and over again if precautionary measures are not taken.

To prevent bacteria conjunctivitis, do the following..

  1. Wash your hands regularly,
  2. Avoid touching your eyes with your hands.
  3. Disinfect your surroundings and change your beddings regularly
  4. Avoid sharing eyedrops
  5. Avoid using contaminated eyedrops
  6. Ensure that nothing touches the tip of your eyedrop dropper.
WHEN SURGERY FAILS…

In time past and even in recent times, we have had people who came down with eye conditions like glaucoma, cataract, retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration and even after treatment, their vision never improved again.

Even after series of surgeries, patients could no longer get their lives back.

It is usually very difficult to cope with the new reality of not been able to do those things that puts smiles on your face and bring joy to your soul.

Low vision simply refers to visual acuity of less than 6/18 in the better and visual field of less 5 degrees of arc with the presence of underlying pathologies.

It is a very sad reality for most of these patients to come to terms with the fact that they have been diagnosed with low vision and they might have to make some permanent and noticeable changes to their lives inorder to go through life without much hinderance.

Low vision therapy employs the use of both optical and non optical low vision aids to maximize the little vision the patient has left.

Low vision aids includes telescopes, magnifiers, CCTV et.c

WHEN SURGERY FAILS…

In time past and even in recent times, we have had people who came down with eye conditions like glaucoma, cataract, retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration and even after treatment, their vision never improved again.

Even after series of surgeries, patients could no longer get their lives back.

It is usually very difficult to cope with the new reality of not been able to do those things that puts smiles on your face and bring joy to your soul.

Low vision simply refers to visual acuity of less than 6/18 in the better and visual field of less 5 degrees of arc with the presence of underlying pathologies.

It is a very sad reality for most of these patients to come to terms with the fact that they have been diagnosed with low vision and they might have to make some permanent and noticeable changes to their lives inorder to go through life without much hinderance.

Low vision therapy employs the use of both optical and non optical low vision aids to maximize the little vision the patient has left.

Low vision aids includes telescopes, magnifiers, CCTV et.c

WHEN SURGERY FAILS…

In time past and even in recent times, we have had people who came down with eye conditions like glaucoma, cataract, retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration and even after treatment, their vision never improved again.

Even after series of surgeries, patients could no longer get their lives back.

It is usually very difficult to cope with the new reality of not been able to do those things that puts smiles on your face and bring joy to your soul.

Low vision simply refers to visual acuity of less than 6/18 in the better and visual field of less 5 degrees of arc with the presence of underlying pathologies.

It is a very sad reality for most of these patients to come to terms with the fact that they have been diagnosed with low vision and they might have to make some permanent and noticeable changes to their lives inorder to go through life without much hinderance.

Low vision therapy employs the use of both optical and non optical low vision aids to maximize the little vision the patient has left.

Low vision aids includes telescopes, magnifiers, CCTV et.c

SIMPLE SELF EYE TEST

Every morning on waking up you should cover your left eye with your left palm and look at something far away with your right eye for 30 seconds.

After that switch and cover your right eye with your right palm while looking at something far away with your left eye for 30 Seconds.

This simple test will expose any declining visual function on any of the eye before it becomes a huge mess.

WHAT TO DO WHEN A VENOMOUS REPTILE, INJECTS VENOM INTO YOUR EYES….

Venom ophthalmia Occurs when a venomous reptile spits or injects their venom into your eyes.

Signs and symptoms of these conditions includes, pain, peppery sensation, red eyes, cornea ulcer, reduced vision.

When you are faced with this condition, it’s best to do the following to prevent permanent loss of vision.

  1. Forcefully pour water into the eyes for 15 to 20mins.
  2. Apply an antibiotic ointment immediately.
  3. Visit an optometrist within 24hrs.
WHAT TO DO WHEN A VENOMOUS REPTILE, INJECTS VENOM INTO YOUR EYES….

Venom ophthalmia Occurs when a venomous reptile spits or injects their venom into your eyes.

Signs and symptoms of these conditions includes, pain, peppery sensation, red eyes, cornea ulcer, reduced vision.

When you are faced with this condition, it’s best to do the following to prevent permanent loss of vision.

  1. Forcefully pour water into the eyes for 15 to 20mins.
  2. Apply an antibiotic ointment immediately.
  3. Visit an optometrist within 24hrs.
WHAT TO DO WHEN A VENOMOUS REPTILE, INJECTS VENOM INTO YOUR EYES….

Venom ophthalmia Occurs when a venomous reptile spits or injects their venom into your eyes.

Signs and symptoms of these conditions includes, pain, peppery sensation, red eyes, cornea ulcer, reduced vision.

When you are faced with this condition, it’s best to do the following to prevent permanent loss of vision.

  1. Forcefully pour water into the eyes for 15 to 20mins.
  2. Apply an antibiotic ointment immediately.
  3. Visit an optometrist within 24hrs.
WHAT TO DO WHEN A VENOMOUS REPTILE, INJECTS VENOM INTO YOUR EYES….

Venom ophthalmia Occurs when a venomous reptile spits or injects their venom into your eyes.

Signs and symptoms of these conditions includes, pain, peppery sensation, red eyes, cornea ulcer, reduced vision.

When you are faced with this condition, it’s best to do the following to prevent permanent loss of vision.

  1. Forcefully pour water into the eyes for 15 to 20mins.
  2. Apply an antibiotic ointment immediately.
  3. Visit an optometrist within 24hrs.
WHAT TO DO WHEN A VENOMOUS REPTILE, INJECTS VENOM INTO YOUR EYES….

Venom ophthalmia Occurs when a venomous reptile spits or injects their venom into your eyes.

Signs and symptoms of these conditions includes, pain, peppery sensation, red eyes, cornea ulcer, reduced vision.

When you are faced with this condition, it’s best to do the following to prevent permanent loss of vision.

  1. Forcefully pour water into the eyes for 15 to 20mins.
  2. Apply an antibiotic ointment immediately.
  3. Visit an optometrist within 24hrs.