03 December 2013
Bleeding in the eyes

Bleeding in the eyes


Good day readers! I was chatting with Dr Hadley the other day and she could not help but notice that we are seeing a higher incidence of bleeding i...
26 November 2013
Diabetic eye disease: it can steal your eyesight

Diabetic eye disease: it can steal your eyesight


November is one of the busiest times of the year - everybody is getting their homes ready for the Christmas season. There’s much to do: put up ...
22 November 2013
Causes and treatment of dark circles under eyes

Causes and treatment of dark circles under eyes


Dear Readers, Understanding the causes of dark circles can help in finding the right cures. Various causes have been identified, which include:{{mo...
19 November 2013
What should one expect after cataract surgery?

What should one expect after cataract surgery?


Following cataract surgery, patients can expect a quick return to good vision. Thanks to modern technology and advanced surgical techniques, catarac...
12 November 2013
How are cataracts diagnosed?

How are cataracts diagnosed?


Last week, we spoke about cataracts and their formation. The next obvious question is: How are cataracts diagnosed? A cataract is not readily visi...
05 November 2013
Cataracts, the leading cause of low vision

Cataracts, the leading cause of low vision


Did you know that cataracts are the leading cause of low vision in adults? In over 95 per cent of cases, the treatment of cataracts and the restoratio...
22 October 2013
Causes and treatment of dark circles around the eyes

Causes and treatment of dark circles around the eyes


Dear Readers, Last week we discussed dark circles under ones eyes. Understanding the causes of dark circles can help in finding the right cures. We...
15 October 2013
Dark circles around the eyes

Dark circles around the eyes


Eyelid discoloration (dark circles) can be a very disturbing phenomenon. Ladies seem to pay more attention to them than men. This is because dark ci...
08 October 2013
How can I get my eyelashes to grow longer and thicker?

How can I get my eyelashes to grow longer and thicker?


Dear Dr Onu, I have very short eyelashes. Recently I heard about a drug that promotes longer eyelashes. What is it and where can I purchase it? Ma...
01 October 2013
Are over-the-counter glasses good for you?

Are over-the-counter glasses good for you?


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-cou...