Introduction August is Children's Eye Health Month, an initiative by the Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA) to raise awareness about the importance of eye health in children. Good vision is essential for a child's development, learning, and overall well-being. This article aims to highlight the key aspects of children's eye health and...
Introduction In Nigeria, where sunny days are abundant, it is essential to be aware of the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on the eyes. The Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Optometric Association is dedicated to promoting eye health and educating the public on how to protect their vision from UV damage. What is UV Ra...
The Sun is the number one source of Ultra violet rays on earth, and the eyes absorb up to 99% of UV rays causing significant damages to different layers of the eyes. Some of the likely harm UV can cause to the eyes include… Cancerous growths of the eyelids Pingueculae and Pterygium (Conjunctival and Corneal growth) Photokeratitis of the corn...
Members of the Lagos Chapter of the Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA) participated in the 46th 46th National Conference/Vision Expo held in Asaba, the Delta State capital. The theme of the conference, “The Optometrist: An Indispensable Partner in Healthcare Delivery”, he said it was apt as it was based on the thoughts and themes in the m...
The Lagos state executive council of the Nigerian Optometric Association hereby announce the Second Quarter General Meeting/Continuing Education Series. The detail of this event is provided below: Date: Saturday, June 24, 2023 Venue: Elomaz Hotel, 3/5 Emmanuel Street, Maryland Time: 1.00pm...
There are hundreds of different eye diseases and vision problems. Some have no cure, but many others are treatable. You can assist in your own eye health by following a healthy lifestyle and seeing your eye care pr...
While some aging patients are spry and quick to adapt to technological changes, many find that the rate of change is a bit overwhelming. Kristin White, OD, director of an optometry department within a community health center that serves Native Americans in a rural part of Northern California, wrote an article for on optimizing...
Standard of care rests on the three pillars of mitigation, measurement and management (WCO), in partnership with myopia management category leader , has issued a . More than 35 global eye care organizations and 25,000 practitioners have so far pledged to adopt ...
The four ODs who lead Bedford Eye Care have an unusual business partnership. That’s because it’s not a partnership at all, not really. It just looks like one. “We’re four businesses under one roof,” says Toby Mandelman, OD, one of the four partners with the practice, which is in Bedford, Nova Scotia. It’s a practice sh...
