Optometry

Introduction Having a good eye sight is valuable compared to other things. It is unfortunate if an elder having a poor eye sight, one will stop from enjoying an active lifestyle. For instance; “Before this, I still able to read at near without holding the reading materials further away from …

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Introduction Kerato – cornea; and konos cone is a degenerative disorder of the eye in which structural changes within the cornea cause it to thin and change to a more conical shape than the more normal gradual curve. This cone shape deflects light as it enters the eye causing substantial blur and distortion of vision. This is due to tiny fibers of protein in the eye …

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Introduction Contact lens has become very popular trend nowadays and used as alternatives to replace the use of glasses to correct refractive error, however along with new technology, contact lenses have changed its functions. The existence of colored contact lenses (cosmetics) are very popular, made it widely acceptable by young …

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Introduction Parents frequently ask this question whenever their child is advised to wear contact lenses for optical correction. Actually there is no specific age limit to start wearing contact lenses. Contact lenses can be worn at any age as long as the parameters of the cornea can be matched with …

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Introduction Presbyopia is a type of refractive error that happens as a result of changes in age or aging. It occurs due to the loss of ability to focus the eyes at close range. It is not a disease,usually starting at the age of 40 and above, and experienced by all …

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Introduction Wearing eye glasses has become the most convenient and safest option to correct poor eyesight or known as refractive errors. In addition to glasses, refractive errors can be corrected through the use of contact lenses and refractive surgery using laser radiation. For glasses wearers, are you sure that the …

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What Is Diabetes Mellitus? Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease associated with abnormally high levels of the sugar glucose in the blood. Diabetes mellitus is a major global public health problem. Diabetes Mellitus Is An Epidemic Due To Longer life span Modern lifestyle (urbanization) Environmental and social factors (Diet, obesity …

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Diagram source: www.medicenet.com Image source: www.intranet.tdmu.edu.ua Introduction The eye serves a very important function- the sense of light. Human beings have two slightly protruding spherical eyes located in the socket. The eyeball has approximately 24 mm in diameter. Layers of The Eye The eye is made up of three coats. …

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What is the 3’s “O”? Optometrist An Optometrist is a professional eye care provider. Optometrist receive education primarily about eyes and are well-trained to perform eye examination during their 4 years of optometry degree course in the public or private institutes of higher learning. Some Optometrist continue with postgraduate studies …

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Introduction Our eye is controlled by 6 ocular muscles that help in eye movement. Like any other muscles in our body, the eye muscles need regular exercise in order to keep them healthy and strong. We all know that swimming, jogging or going to the gym keeps our bodies fit. …

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