The following are some of the major pathological conditions that can result in low vision:
Cataract
Glaucoma
Retinitis pigmentosa
Age related macular degeneration
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
YOU ARE PROBABLY HAVING CATARACT IF…..
- You vision is cloudy
- You find it difficult to see fine details clearly.
- You can now all of a sudden read small prints if you are originally hyperopic or presbyopic.
- Your glasses prescription changes faster than normal.
- Your vision gets worse under very bright environment but improves under dim environment.
- You see colored rings(haloes) around lights ( In cases of diabetes induced cataract.
EYE CONDITIONS THAT CAN BE DISCOVERED IN YOUR CHILD BY TAKING THEM FOR COMPREHENSIVE EYE EXAMINATION
These conditions includes
- Retinoblastoma
- Refractive Errors
- Congenital cataract
- Congenital glaucoma
- Strabismus
- Amblyopia
- And many more…….
EYE CONDITIONS THAT CAN BE DISCOVERED IN YOUR CHILD BY TAKING THEM FOR COMPREHENSIVE EYE EXAMINATION
These conditions includes
- Retinoblastoma
- Refractive Errors
- Congenital cataract
- Congenital glaucoma
- Strabismus
- Amblyopia
- And many more…….
EYE CONDITIONS THAT CAN BE DISCOVERED IN YOUR CHILD BY TAKING THEM FOR COMPREHENSIVE EYE EXAMINATION
These conditions includes
- Retinoblastoma
- Refractive Errors
- Congenital cataract
- Congenital glaucoma
- Strabismus
- Amblyopia
- And many more…….
ISSUES THAT CAN AFFECT THE EYES FROM A PUNCH
A single punch can alter the structure and function of the entire eye.
Some of the changes that can occur from a punch to the eyes includes:
- Ecchymosis (black eye)
- Subconjunctival hemorrhage
- Hyphema
- Blow out fracture
- Swollen eyelids and it’s surrounding tissues
- Traumatic cataract
- Ocular hypertension and secondary glaucoma
- Retinal detachment
FEMTOSECOND LASER ASSISTED CATARACT SURGERY
This is a new cataract surgery intervention that involves the use of laser beams to create micro incision on the cornea and then create a circular patch on the posterior lens capsule (a procedure called capsulectomy).
After the capsulectomy, the cataractous lens is broken down by the use of laser beams and drained out via phacoemulsification.
The procedure is done under local anesthesia and it takes about 25 to 30minutes.
