A synthetic lens that is used to correct vision problems such as farsightedness, short shortsightedness and astigmatism; it sits on the surface of the eye. They are categorized into: - Soft contact lenses: Soft, flexible and water absorbent that fits the eye shape They are disposable and has a life span of either one day, 2-weeks or one month Soft contacts can also be found for an extended wear. Hard contact lenses: Made of a rigid gas-permeable plastic that cover only part of the cornea.They are recommended for irregular corneas and keratoconus patients. Advantages of contact lenses They give you more natural vision than glasses They rotate with the eye which limits vision blockage i.e. peripheral vision In case of...
SPECTACLE LENSES This is a piece of glass or plastic (a transparent material) with curved sides for concentrating or dispersing light rays and used to correct vision problems such as long sightedness and near sightedness. They are designed in either convex (thicker at the center) and concave (thicker at the edges). There are three types of lenses Single vision lenses: These are lenses designed to correct long sightedness, near sightedness and astigmatism. They come in clear lenses, photo chromatic lenses, antiglare lenses and blue coating lenses. Bifocal or trifocal lenses: These are lenses which has either two or three focal points. A lens is mounted or attached to the other to provide double vision. They offer distance vision and near...
The Eye: This is a sensory organ of the visual system that reacts to visible light to provide vision Eating healthy foods/fruits and balanced diet. Foods such as oily fish, eggs, lean meat and poultry. Fruits including oranges, lemons, strawberries, bananas, mangoes and those rich in vitamin C and omega 3 fatty acids We encourage you to avoid rubbing your eyes We encourage you to reduce smoking and excessive drinking Using protective gears/spectacles and sunglasses to minimize glare from light emitting sources and radiations. It is important to always see an eye care practitioner to regularly assess and give advises on the state of your eyes As we get older our vision changes and the eyes fails to focus well...
SQUINTED EYESStrabismus, also called squinted eyes, is a condition where the eyes appear crossed/misaligned, deviatingfrom the normal positions of gaze. This condition is usually found in children, but it can also happen inadults.In normal conditions, there are six eye muscles that control eye movement, working together to point botheyes in the same direction. If you have strabismus, these muscles have issues controlling your eyemovement and cannot maintain a normal eye alignment.Strabismus can be described in these ways; Esotropia- eye turns inwards. Exotropia- eye turns outwards. Hypertropia- eye turns upwards. Hypotropia- eye turns downwards. What causes squinted eyes? Prolonged poor vision in one eye. Down syndrome. Cerebral palsy. Hydrocephalus- accumulation of fluid in the brain. Brain tumors. Head injuries- can damage...
The act of blinking is underrated and does not get the social awareness it deserves. We at Omega Opticians emphasize on the need tounderstand the importance of frequent blinking as it can enhance the health of our eyes and maintain the ideal visual well-being. What impact does this noble exercise have on our eyes?First, blink for lubrication. This means for every time you blink, your eyelids spread a protective tear film-over the surface of your eyes. This keeps your eyes lubricated thus preventing dryness and discomfort.Blink for vision clarity. Blinking allows your eyes to re-hydrate, ensuring maximum clarity of vision. This helps to maintain a clear focus by minimizing eye strain, especially during activities that need prolongedstaring, like reading or...
