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04/09/2026

👁️ Basic Information About Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain. If not detected and treated early, it can cause permanent vision loss and blindness.

🔹 Why is glaucoma called the “silent thief of sight”?
It often develops slowly and without pain.
There may be no noticeable symptoms in the early stages.
Side/peripheral vision is usually affected first.
By the time vision loss is noticed, significant damage may already have occurred.
Vision already lost from glaucoma cannot usually be restored, but treatment can slow or prevent further loss.

🔹 Who is at higher risk?
Risk increases with:
Age, especially over 40 years
Family history of glaucoma
Diabetes
High eye pressure
Severe short-sightedness (myopia)
Previous eye injury or surgery
Long-term use of steroid medicines
Certain ethnic backgrounds, including people of African ancestry

🔹 Warning signs
Many people have no early symptoms. Later symptoms may include:
Gradual loss of side vision
Difficulty seeing in dim light
Blurred vision
Halos around lights
Eye pain, headache, nausea and sudden blurred vision in acute angle-closure glaucoma — this requires urgent medical attention.

🔹 How is glaucoma detected?
A comprehensive eye examination may include:
Eye pressure measurement
Optic nerve examination
Visual field testing
OCT/optic nerve imaging
Gonioscopy where necessary

💚 Why routine eye checks matter
Do not wait until you notice poor vision. Regular eye examinations can detect glaucoma before you lose significant vision.
Protect your sight. Have your eyes checked routinely.

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03/09/2026

CATARACT👀👀

Cataract is a clouding (opacity) of the natural lens inside the eye. The lens normally focuses light clearly onto the retina, but when it becomes cloudy, vision gradually becomes blurred or hazy.

Common symptoms include:
Blurred or cloudy vision
Difficulty seeing at night
Increased sensitivity to bright light or glare
Faded or dull-looking colours
Frequent changes in spectacle prescription
Seeing halos around lights

Main cause: Cataracts are most commonly age-related, especially after 50 years, although they can also occur due to diabetes, eye injury, certain medications, or congenital causes.

Treatment: Cataracts cannot be cleared with eye drops or medicines. When the cataract significantly affects vision, cataract surgery removes the cloudy lens and replaces it with a clear artificial lens, restoring useful vision in most patients.

Prevention/early detection: If you are 50 years or older, have your eyes checked at least annually so cataracts and other eye conditions can be detected early.

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16/07/2026

👓 Don't Struggle to See Clearly—Get Your Eyes Checked!

Do you often find yourself moving closer to the television, reading material, your phone, a classroom board, or the speaker in a lecture hall just to see clearly? This may not be normal—it could be a sign of a refractive error.

Refractive errors, such as short-sightedness (myopia), long-sightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism, or presbyopia, are among the leading causes of blurred vision. The good news is that they can often be corrected with a simple eye examination and the right pair of glasses.

Clear vision is essential for learning, working, driving, and enjoying everyday life. Don't let blurred vision affect your productivity, education, or quality of life.

If you notice that you must move closer to see clearly, don't ignore it. Visit an eye clinic for a comprehensive eye examination. You may simply need prescription glasses to restore clear, comfortable vision.

See clearly. Live confidently. Protect your sight.

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10/07/2026

Vitamin A Deficiency & Bitot's Spot

👁️ Vitamin A deficiency is most commonly caused by:

• Inadequate dietary intake
• Malabsorption of vitamin A

🧠 Clinical Presentation :

Bitot's spot is a classic ocular manifestation of vitamin A deficiency.
It appears as a superficial, foamy, grayish-white, triangular lesion on the bulbar conjunctiva, typically located near the limbus within the palpebral fissure.

Why It Matters ?

✔️ Persistent vitamin A deficiency may progress to:

🔹 Conjunctival and corneal xerosis
🔹 Corneal ulceration and scarring
🔹 Keratomalacia, an ophthalmic and systemic
emergency associated with high mortality if left untreated.

✔️ Management :

🔹 Prompt vitamin A replacement
🔹Identification and treatment of the underlying cause
🔹 In patients with malabsorption, intramuscular vitamin A may be required, as oral therapy can be ineffective.

10/07/2026

WHAT IS A CATARACT???

A cataract is a common eye condition where the normally clear lens inside the eye becomes cloudy.

“Inside your eye, there is a natural lens that helps you see clearly, just like the lens in a camera.
In cataract, this lens becomes cloudy over time. Because of that, light cannot pass through properly, and your vision becomes blurry, dim, or less sharp—like looking through a foggy window.”

It usually develops slowly, especially with age
It is not a growth or infection
It can be treated effectively with a simple surgery that replaces the cloudy lens with a clear artificial one.
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Understanding Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is an eye problem that can happen when diabetes damages the tiny blood vessels at the back of the eye (the retina). If not detected and treated early, it can lead to poor vision or even blindness.

Why Does It Happen?
When blood sugar remains high for a long time, it weakens and damages the blood vessels in the retina. These vessels may leak fluid or blood, causing vision problems.

Symptoms
In the early stages, you may not notice any symptoms. As the condition worsens, you may experience:
Blurred vision
Difficulty reading
Seeing dark spots or floaters
Poor night vision
Distorted vision
Sudden loss of vision in severe cases

Who Is at Risk?
People who have had diabetes for many years
Those with poorly controlled blood sugar
People with high blood pressure
People with high cholesterol
Smokers

How Can You Protect Your Eyes?
Keep your blood sugar under good control.
Take your diabetes medications as prescribed.
Control your blood pressure and cholesterol.
Attend regular eye examinations, even if your vision seems normal.
Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly.

Treatment
If diabetic retinopathy is found, treatment may include:
Eye injections
Laser treatment
Surgery in advanced cases