Eye Care

God has blessed us with the grace of vision which enables us to see our surroundings and appreciate the exquisite beauty of what God has created. About 90% of our leaning is done through the visual sense.The eye is one of the most delicate organs in the human body. It is protected by bones, lids and lashes.It is our duty to protect this great blessing. We should always ...

Preventative Measures

Young children are unable to protect themselves from accidents. They try to discover the things around them when they grow up. Children inquisitiveness has no limit. They do not realize the danger they may encounter thus there should be a safe environment for them. There are reasons of eye injuries: First, Soft drink bottles: Playing and shaking soft drink bottles...

Warning Signs and Symptoms

Warning signs and symptoms: Sudden change or deterioration in vision, Red-eye, Pain in the eye, Sting in the eye, Discomfort due to feeling a foreign body in the eye, and Photophobia What to do if I have any of the above-mentioned signs? You have to go to the emergency or the nearest hospital/ health care center in the area where you live ...

Ophthalmic Examination

Ophthalmic imaging uses electronic light flash which doesn’t cause harm to the patient. The patient may see red shadow and experience blurred vision at the end of the procedure. There are different types of ophthalmic imaging: Fundus Imaging: it gives colored images for the internal parts of the eye which includes the retina, optic disc and the retinal blood ....

Diagnostic Imaging

Chest X-ray: the patient is asked to inhale a plenty of air and keep from breathing and will be asked not to move until the exam is complete. Female patients must inform their physician or x-ray technologist prior to the test if there is any possibility that they are pregnant. Head and Body Ultrasound: the patient should remain still when the technologist places his/her head or a ...

Screening

Primary ophthalmologic test: First, Glaucoma patients should follow up with the ophthalmologist to check the intraocular pressure every 3-6 months. Second, Diabetic patients should follow up with the ophthalmologist to check the retina every 3-6 months. Third, Parents should visit an ophthalmologist to check their child’s eyes for the early diagnosis of congenital eye ...