27 May 2014
Healthy eating for healthy eyes

Healthy eating for healthy eyes


Did you know that eating nutritious and healthy foods is beneficial to your eye health? If you like cooking, you should try out this recipe that I f...
20 May 2014
Eye contact

Eye contact


How often have you heard it said: “Your eyes are the window to the world.”As eye care professionals, we usually say it when we refer to dise...
06 May 2014
Am I too old for cataract surgery?

Am I too old for cataract surgery?


Dear Dr Onu, I am 85 years old and I was diagnosed with cataracts several years ago. Recently the doctor said that the vision in my right eye is 20...
08 April 2014
Testing your peripheral vision

Testing your peripheral vision


Let me show you how to test your peripheral vision by yourself. Please bear in mind that this is a rough test. You can only use it for gross defects...
01 April 2014
Signs to look out for

Signs to look out for


If you are like most parents, your child’s eyesight will be of the utmost importance to you. When evaluating your child for vision problems or ...
25 March 2014
The Astigmatism Test

The Astigmatism Test


Hello again. Thanks for the excellent feedback on last week’s peripheral vision test. I am encouraged to include another test. {{more}} The A...
18 March 2014
Pros and cons of purchasing over-the-counter reading glasses

Pros and cons of purchasing over-the-counter reading glasses


There are some things that some people never think of when purchasing over-the-counter reading glasses. Let’s start with the good. Over-the-co...
13 March 2014
World Glaucoma Week March 9-15, 2014

World Glaucoma Week March 9-15, 2014


The week, March 9th to March 15, has been designated World Glaucoma Week by the World Glaucoma Association and as such, I am pleased to put the topi...
04 March 2014
10 signs that you need an eye exam

10 signs that you need an eye exam


"Your eyes are the windows to the world." This saying is not just a cliché. Most people underestimate the importance of having good eyesight. Whe...
25 February 2014
10 of the most frequently asked questions about contact lenses

10 of the most frequently asked questions about contact lenses


Today, I have put together 10 of the most frequent questions that we have received on contact lenses.{{more}} 1. Question: I have astigmatism. Can ...