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  • Astigmatism

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    Astigmatism is a common vision condition that causes blurred vision. It occurs when the cornea (the clear front cover of the eye) is irregularly shaped or sometimes because of the curvature of the lens inside the eye. An irregularly shaped cornea or lens prevents light from focusing properly on the retina, the light-sensitive surface at the…

  • CORONA VIRUS AND YOUR EYES

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    Our eyes might play an important role in the spread and prevention of the new coronavirus outbreak seen throughout the world. For example, a Peking University physician believes he may have contracted the coronavirus while not wearing eye protection when treating patients. Medical officials, though, say while this is possible, it may be unlikely. To cut your…

  • Lagos Population Distribution

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    Rank LGA Population 1 Alimosho 5,700,714 2 Ajeromi-Ifelodun 1,746,634 3 Kosofe 665,998 4 Mushin, Lagos 833,543 5 Oshodi-Isolo 621,789 6 Ojo 598,332 7 Ikorodu 535,811 8 Surulere 504,409 9 Agege 461,123 10 Ifako-Ijaiye 428,812 11 Somolu 402,992 12 Amuwo-Odofin 318,576 13 Lagos Mainland 317,980 14 Ikeja 313,333 15 Eti-Osa 287,958 16 Badagry 241,437 17 Apapa…

  • BILATERAL RETINITIS FOLLOWING TYPHOID FEVER

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    Abstract Background Post typhoid fever immune related reactions affecting the eye is a rare finding which can have various presentations in which typhoid retinopathy is not a well recognized sequelae. Case presentation Here we present a case of 59 year old male who presented with right eye sudden painless loss of vision 4 weeks after typhoid fever…

  • EYE EXAM CAN BE USED TO DIAGNOSE CEREBRAL MALARIA

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    Cerebral malaria can be diagnosed by a simple eye examination, a method that is both quick and cheap and could save thousands of lives in malarial regions, a new study shows. Diagnosing cerebral malaria — a severe complication of malaria in which the Plasmodium falciparum parasite infects capillaries that flow through the tissues of the brain —…

  • WHAT IS GLAUCOMA?

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    Glaucoma is a condition that causes damage to your eye’s optic nerve and gets worse over time. It’s often linked to a buildup of pressure inside your eye. Glaucoma tends to be inherited and may not show up until later in life. The increased pressure, called intraocular pressure, can damage the optic nerve, which transmits images to your brain. If the…

  • Sweet sleep: Dealing with and overcoming sleep disorders – by Anna Kucirkova

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    Sleep. We often take it for granted, expecting that every night we’ll drift into sweet slumber. But for millions of people around the world, sleep is a challenge. Due to sleep disorders, they find themselves unable to sleep, or worse. But what exactly are sleep disorders? And what causes them? In this post, we’re going…

  • Eye twitching: 8 causes and remedies

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    What is eye twitching? Eye twitching — which actually is twitching of an eyelid — is common and harmless. Most eye twitching lasts only a few minutes, but sometimes an eyelid twitch can persist for days or longer. If you have an eye twitch that doesn’t go away relatively quickly, see an eye doctor. The medical…

  • HAPPY EASTER

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    The management and staff of Eyeupdate Eye Clinic & Optical Supplies wish you a Happy Easter season. God bless you  

  • When to see an Eye-doctor

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    When to see an eye Doctor 1, You always have a headache 2, Your eye is infected 3, There are bright flashes or floaters 4, There is eye pain 5, You have been squinting 6, You have diabetes or it is in the family 7, You have hypertension or it is in the family 8,…