Delicia Iteka

[Gladys Atto @AttoGladys]

Here we go again!

Facts about your eyes

1. The normal eye cleanses itself. No need for any ‘cleansing’.

2. You do not need any specific herbal supplement to see better. The vitamin A in regular diet is mostly enough.

3. Glasses do not spoil eyes.

4. Glasses do not increase refractive error.

5. Children of any age can wear glasses if they need it.

6. Herbs in the eye will kill it faster than putting nothing.

7. Eye whitening is a myth.

8. Glaucoma will kill your vision slowly without any pain until you’re totally blind.

9. There’s no other treatment for cataract except surgery. Don’t be deceived.

10. The most common cause of cataract is old age. If you can prevent that you can prevent cataract.

11. A squinted eye must be checked as soon as yesterday.

12. Double vision is not normal.

13. You can have dry eyes while tearing.

14. It is possible for the eye to pop out, but it clearly spells a warning.

15. Surgery for treating Glaucoma does not improve vision. The aim is to maintain the vision left.

16. Every eye surgery carries a risk of complications. That’s why you sign a consent form.

17. Borrowing your neighbor’s eye drop is a recipe for disaster.

18. The eye doctor looks into machines with light more than you do with your phones and computers yet their eyes are still okay. That should tell you something.

19. As an adult, using a phone or computer for longer periods will not spoil your eyes. Your eyes just get tired and need rest.

20. Giving phones to children will definitely affect their vision because their eyes are still growing.

21. If anything has entered your eyes and it persists for more than one day, it’s most likely not getting out on its own. Go to the hospital.

22. Yes, eye tattooing can be done for specific reasons.

23. Sheep eyes to replace your lost eyes is a myth.

24. During surgery, the eye is not removed, washed and then put back.

25. Not every vision loss can be restored. Some are permanent.

26. Gonorrhea can cause vision loss faster than any other disease.

27. Almost everyone will require reading glasses at 40 years. However, you can choose to suffer without them. It’s a choice.

28. Eye cancers in children may show up as shiny eyes at night like that of a pussy cat.

29. Any blunt trauma to the eye should be checked. If you don’t understand the word ‘blunt’, google it.

30. Sunglasses are perfectly okay for everyday use in a sunny environment.

31. Do not ride a bike without eye protection.

32. Do not swim without eye protection.

33. If anything splashes into your eyes, wash it thoroughly with clean water before going to the hospital.

34. Buying eye drops over the counter without prescription is a recipe for disaster.

35. Use urine in your eyes at your own risk.

36. Do not leave your doctor before knowing the name of your eye problem.

37. Because it worked for your neighbor, is not a scientific evidence!

[InciSioN Burundi @InciSioNBurund1]

Je suis Dr KWIZERA Berthille, résidente en Urologie à l'Université du Burundi. Depuis toujours, j'ai été fascinée par la chirurgie. Bien qu'il existe une idée préconçue dans notre société selon laquelle les femmes ne sont pas faites pour des métiers exigeants,
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