Ebola is a rare and deadly disease caused by the Ebola virus. It causes severe illness in which 50-90% of those infected die. Symptoms of Ebola include: Fever Headache Joint and Muscle aches Weakness Diarrhea Vomiting Stomach pain lack of Appetite Abnormal bleeding A person infected with the Ebola virus cannot pass it to others…
You shouldn’t overlook your eyes health rather use this guide to protect your sight. Eat for Good Vision Protecting your eyes starts with the food on your plate. Nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, zinc, and vitamins C and E might help ward off age-related vision problems such as macular degeneration and cataracts, studies…
By: Dr Omale Charles Living in Nigeria means being exposed to the sun`s powerful rays and whilst most people are aware of the need to protect the skin from the sun`s damaging effects, less is known of its effect on the eye. Whilst bright sunshine is dazzling and uncomfortable when viewed directly, it is in…
By: Dr. Omale Charles 1. Can your eyes be damaged by reading in dim light, wearing the wrong glasses, or over using the computer? No. None of the above have been shown in adults to lead to any long term eye damage although all may cause a temporary feeling of eye strain and tiredness. Wearing…
By: Dr. Omale Charles Eyes are not called the windows of our soul for nothing. Eyes often behave as the focal point for a myriad of recognisable facial expressions from shock or alarm to joy and surprise. But what about more subtle eye signs? Body language first became popular in the 1960`s as the science…
Vision contributes a great deal to an infant’s perception of the world. Many parents naturally are concerned about their child’s vision. Fortunately, serious eye conditions and blindness are rare in infants. Babies can, however have eye problems, so an eye checkup is still an important part of well-baby care. Sunglasses Recent evidence has shown that…
If you have diabetes, regular visits to your ophthalmologist for eye exams are important to avoid eye problems. High blood sugar (glucose) increases the risk of diabetes eye problems. In fact, diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in adults age 20 to 74. High blood sugar in diabetes causes the lens of the eye…
