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How exercise affects your eyes
Regular exercise has long been recognized as a way to improve overall health and well-being. Exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and obesity, among other ailments. However, what many people do not realise is that exercise can
Men vs Women: Eye Health and Vision
It might come off astounding at how contrasting vision and eye health could be between men and women. Take for example, men tend to succumb in sustaining sight-threatening eye injuries than women, however, women do tend to be more at
What Is Nystagmus?
Nystagmus is an eye condition where the eyes move rapidly and are unable to control. The areas of the brain that control eye movements are not working properly. There are three types of movement of nystagmus which are horizontal nystagmus
The impact of smoking on eyesight
Smoking your way to blindness Tobacco smoking is the consumption of tobacco which can be found in lighting cigarettes, cigars and pipes. The practice of inhaling and exhaling such fumes poses an epidemic on its own, known most commonly to
What is Ocular Toxoplasmosis?
Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by the intracellular protozoan parasite known as Toxoplasma gondii. The infection may be acquired or congenital, whereby the foetus acquires it from the mother while in the womb. Most people contract toxoplasmosis by eating raw
Contact Lenses
A contact lens is a transparent piece of “plastic” that sits on the front surface of the eye. It can provide access to clear vision, in addition to having various therapeutic usages. Like the idea of Cinderella being fitted with
Retinitis Pigmentosa
What is Retinitis Pigmentosa? Retinitis Pigmentosa, also known as RP, is a group of eye conditions that affect the retina. This condition can alter how the retina responds to light, making it difficult for people with RP to see. Essentially,
Epiretinal Membrane (ERM)
An epiretinal membrane (ERM) is an eye condition where a thin, clear, and transparent fibrous cellular material forms on the surface of the retina. It commonly occurs, affecting the posterior pole of the retina over the macula. The cause is
Prosthetic Eye
An ocularist’s main duties are to create a prosthetic by moulding, colour matching and supplying the prosthetic to enable the patient some form of symmetry to the facial area. The aim of an ocularist is to replace the affected area