Eye Contact Lens Safety Month

Consult an Eye Care Professional if Your Halloween Costume Includes Scary Eyes

Acuity Eye Center Lahore Pakistan and the American Academy of Ophthalmology warn about the dangers of illegal costume contact lenses lurking on store shelves and invading online retailers.

Creepy costume lenses might add a spine-tingling thrill to your Halloween costume, but wearing costume contact lenses without a prescription can lead to serious eye infections or permanent vision loss. Decorative lenses are medical devices, not costume jewelry. They must be prescribed and fitted by an eye care professional, just like regular contact lenses. That's why Acuity Eye Center Lahore Pakistan and the American Academy of Ophthalmology are urging people to buy decorative contact lenses only from retailers who require a prescription and sell FDA-approved products.

A poorly fitted contact lens can easily scrape the cornea, the outer layer of the eye, making the eye more vulnerable to infection-causing bacteria and viruses. Sometimes scarring from an infection is so bad, a corneal transplant is required to restore vision. The most extreme cases can end in blindness.

Although it is illegal to sell non-prescription contact lenses, they are available at costume shops, gas stations, corner shops, and online. Research shows that people who purchase contacts without a prescription face a 16-fold increased risk of developing an infection.

Tips for Using Costume Contact Lenses:

See an eye care professional who gets a prescription for costume contact lenses

Packaging that claims “one size fits all” or “no need to see an eye doctor” is false. Get properly fitted by an ophthalmologist (physicians and surgeons who specialize in medical and surgical eye care) or optometrist (healthcare professionals who provide primary vision care).

Proper care of contact lenses

Even if you have a prescription for contact lenses, proper care remains essential. Cleanliness is an important aspect of proper contact lens care and handling of your new lenses. Your hands should be clean and free of any foreign substances when you handle your lenses:

Never share contact Lenses

Pink eye isn’t a good look, even for a costume. Sharing contacts can spread germs, causing conditions such as pink eye, which is highly contagious.

Spread the word to others about the dangers of costume contacts

Spread the word to others about the dangers of costume contacts

Don’t let friends make the mistake of wearing costume contacts without a prescription.

“The FDA oversees the safety and effectiveness of all contact lenses because they are a medical device, even the ghoulish ones people wear on Halloween,” said Thomas L. Steinemann, MD, a clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. “It’s important that you use only FDA-approved lenses prescribed for your eyes.”

Here is the message of our Lead Consultant Professor Dr. Zia Ul Mazhry

" Please be careful, the poorly fitted contact lenses could be the beginning of serious eye problems. When it comes to colored or decorative contact lens the only safe when these are prescribed by a qualified eye doctor and purchased from an authentic source."

براہ کرم محتاط رہیں ، ناقص فٹ کنٹیکٹ لینز آنکھوں کے سنگین مسائل کا باعث بن سکتا ہے۔ جب رنگین یا آرائشی کانٹیکٹ لینز کی بات آتی ہے تو یہ اس وقت محفوظ ہوتا ہے جب یہ آنکھوں کے کوالیفائیڈ ڈاکٹر کے ذریعہ تجویز کیا جاتا ہے اور مستند ذریعہ سے خریدا جاتا ہے۔

About the American Academy of Ophthalmology

The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. A global community of 32,000 medical doctors, we protect sight and empower lives by setting the standards for ophthalmic education and advocating for our patients and the public. We innovate to advance our profession and to ensure the delivery of the highest-quality eye care. Our EyeSmart® program provides the public with the most trusted information about eye health. For more information, visit aao.org.

Contact Our Team:

If you are looking for any of the below services, please fill the form below, one of our team members will get in to provide you with full facilitation:

1– Comprehensive Primary Eye Exam/ Consultation

Consultation ::: Adult Eye Examination and Consultation

Consultation ::: Children Eye Examination Refraction Consultation

Consultation ::: Infant Eye Examination Refraction Consultation

2-Secondary Follow up Eye Examination and Consultations

Followup ::: Examination under Sedation for Kids (After Initial Consultation)

Followup ::: Dilated Fundus Examination(DFE)

Followup ::: Cycloplegic Refraction and DFE

3-Diagnostic Eye Test

Diagnostic ::: OCT

Diagnostic ::: Angio OCT

Diagnostic ::: Anterior Segment OCT

Diagnostic ::: Pachymetry

Diagnostic ::: Perimetry / Visual Fields

Diagnostic ::: Hess Chart/Digital Squint Assessment/Digital Diplopia Test

Diagnostic ::: Digital Colour vision test

September is Healthy Aging Eye Month

More Older People Will Suffer From Low Vision, Here’s How to Make Life Easier and Safer

Acuity Eye Center Lahore Pakistan and the American Academy of Ophthalmology offer tips to help people with low vision retain their independence

ایکوئٹی آئی سینٹر لاہور پاکستان اور امریکن اکیڈمی آف آفتھلمولوجی کم بینائی والے لوگوں کو اپنی دیکھنے کی صلاحیت برقرار رکھنے میں مدد کے لیے تجاویز پیش کرتے ہیں۔

The number of older people with low vision is expected to double in the coming years, as more people live longer. Low vision describes the poor vision that can't be fixed or improved with glasses, contacts, or surgery. People with low vision have blind spots that can make it difficult or impossible to drive, read or see faces. But the tragedy isn’t that people have lost vision, it’s that most believe nothing can be done to improve their quality of life. The American Academy of Ophthalmology and Acuity Eye Center Lahore Pakistan are taking the opportunity of September’s Healthy Aging Month to let people know they can retain their independence and stay safe, despite declining vision.

Age-related macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of low vision. Other common contributors include diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, and inherited retinal diseases. Whatever the cause, vision rehabilitation helps people make the most of the vision they have left so they can live as independently as possible.

عمر سے متعلقہ میکولر انحطاط کم بینائی کی اہم وجوہات میں سے ایک ہے۔ دیگر عام بیماریوں میں ذیابطیزی آنکھ کی بیماری ، گلوکوما ، اور وراثت میں ریٹنا کی بیماریاں شامل ہیں۔ وجہ کچھ بھی ہو ، نظر کی بحالی لوگوں کو ان کی نظرسے زیادہ سے زیادہ فائدہ اٹھانے میں مدد دیتی ہے تاکہ وہ زیادہ سے زیادہ آزادانہ طور پر رہ سکیں۔

The field of vision rehabilitation has advanced significantly over the years, offering more effective technologies and strategies. Today, ophthalmologists can offer solutions that range from a simple, portable video magnifier that can enlarge text and objects to high-tech glasses with cameras that allow people to read the text and see faces.

Simple changes people can make in their lifestyle:

Improve contrast

Put dark placemats under white place settings, buy rugs that are a contrasting color with the floor, and kitchen towels and cutting boards that contrast with the countertop. Use contrasting colored tape along the edges of rugs, stairsteps, and lampshades.

گہری کھانے کی میز پر طشتری کے نیچے رکھی جانے والی تہ پوشی کو سفید پلیس سیٹنگ کے نیچے رکھیں ، قالین خریدیں جو فرش کے ساتھ متضاد رنگ کے ہوں ، اور کچن کے تولیے اور کاٹنے والے بورڈ جو کاؤنٹر ٹاپ کے برعکس ہوں۔ قالینوں ، سیڑھیوں اور چراغوں کے کناروں کے ساتھ متضاد رنگین ٹیپ استعمال کریں

Improve lighting

Every year, about 3 million older people are treated for injuries from falls, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many of these falls are caused by low vision. Add lighting to staircases and dark hallways. Remove rugs from hallways to prevent tripping. Task lighting in the kitchen can also make food preparation safer and easier.

بیماریوں کے کنٹرول اور روک تھام کے مراکز کے مطابق ہر سال تقریبا 3 ملین بوڑھے لوگوں کا گرنے سے ہونے والے زخموں کا علاج کیا جاتا ہے۔ ان میں سے بہت سے لوگوں کے گرنے کی وجہ نظر میں کمی ہے۔ سیڑھیوں اور تاریک برآمدوں پر روشنی ڈالیں۔ ٹرپنگ کو روکنے کے لیے برآمدوں سے قالین ہٹا دیں۔ باورچی خانے میں ٹاسک لائٹنگ کھانے کی تیاری کو محفوظ اور آسان بنا سکتی ہے

Reduce clutter and organize

A cluttered house is more difficult to navigate and can contribute to falls and frustration. When each item has a specific place and is identified with a high-contrast label, it’s easier to locate items needed for everyday living.

ایک بے ترتیبی گھر پر تشریف لے جانا زیادہ مشکل ہے اور یہ زوال اور مایوسی کا باعث بن سکتا ہے۔ جب ہر چیز کی ایک مخصوص جگہ ہوتی ہے اور اسے ہائی کنٹراسٹ لیبل سے پہچانا جاتا ہے تو روزمرہ زندگی کے لیے درکار اشیاء کو تلاش کرنا آسان ہو جاتا ہے

Embrace technology

Books on tape and personal voice-activated assistants, like Google Home or Amazon's Alexa, can be enormously helpful for people who can no longer see well enough to read, dial a phone or set a thermostat.

ٹیپ پر کتابیں اور ذاتی آواز سے چلنے والے معاونین ، جیسے گوگل ہوم یا ایمیزون کے الیکسا ، ان لوگوں کے لیے بہت مددگار ثابت ہو سکتے ہیں جو اب پڑھنے ، فون ڈائل کرنے یا تھرموسٹیٹ سیٹ کرنے کے لیے کافی اچھی طرح نہیں دیکھ سکتے۔

Most importantly, see an ophthalmologist and a low vision specialist. An ophthalmologist can determine the full extent of vision loss and the exact location of blind spots. Either the ophthalmologist or a low vision specialist can then determine the best techniques and devices that can help patients get around their individual challenges.

سب سے اہم بات یہ ہے کہ ایک ماہر امراض چشم اور نظر میں کمی کے ماہر کو دیکھیں۔ ایک ماہر امراض چشم بینائی کے نقصان کی مکمل حد اور اندھے مقامات کےصحیح مقام کا تعین کرسکتا ہے۔ یا تو ماہر امراض چشم یا کم نظر کا ماہر بہترین اور آلات کا تعین کر سکتا ہے جو مریضوں کو ان کے انفرادی چیلنجز سے نمٹنے میں مدد دے سکتا ہے

Unfortunately, many patients are referred for vision rehabilitation as a last resort, once their disease has advanced to a late stage. But it's most effective when introduced early in a patient's visual loss, so they can involve themselves in the process as they learn how to move around in their new world.

“The prospect of being unable to drive, read or see loved one’s faces are frightening and can lead some people to withdraw from life,” said John D. Shepherd, M.D., a clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. “While there isn’t one strategy or tool that works for every person, vision rehabilitation offers hope. It can help people stay in their homes and keep doing the things they love to do.”

Here is the message from our lead consultant Professor Dr. Zia Ul Mazhry,

" Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength. You can't avoid age. However, we can avoid some aging. Continue to do things, be active. Take care of your health, especially the vision because this will keep you connected to the rest of the world during the aging process."

بڑھاپا جوانی کے رخصت ہوجانے کا نام نہیں بلکہ نئے موا قع اور طاقت کے نئے مراحل کا آغاز ہے۔ آپ عمر کے بڑھنے کے عمل سے بچ نہیں سکتے۔گاڑی چلانے ، لکھنے پڑھنے یا اپنے پیاروں کے چہرے دیکھنے کے قابل نہ ہونے کا سوچ کر بھی خوف آتا ہے۔ اور یہ عوامل کچھ لوگوں کو زندگی سے کنارہ کشی پر مجبور کر سکتے ہیں تاہم کام کرتے رہنے اور متحرک رہنے سے ، ہم بڑھاپے کے اثرات سے کسی حد تک بچ سکتے ہیں ۔ اپنی صحت کا خیال رکھیں ، خاص طور پر بینائی کیونکہ یہ آپ کو عمر کے بڑھنے کے عمل کے دوران باقی دنیا سے منسلک رکھے گی۔

About the American Academy of Ophthalmology

The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. A global community of 32,000 medical doctors, we protect sight and empower lives by setting the standards for ophthalmic education and advocating for our patients and the public. We innovate to advance our profession and to ensure the delivery of the highest-quality eye care. Our EyeSmart® program provides the public with the most trusted information about eye health. For more information, visit aao.org.

Contact Our Team:

If you are looking for any of the below services, please fill the form below, one of our team members will get in to provide you with full facilitation:

1– Comprehensive Primary Eye Exam/ Consultation

Consultation ::: Adult Eye Examination and Consultation

Consultation ::: Children Eye Examination Refraction Consultation

Consultation ::: Infant Eye Examination Refraction Consultation

2-Secondary Follow up Eye Examination and Consultations

Followup ::: Examination under Sedation for Kids (After Initial Consultation)

Followup ::: Dilated Fundus Examination(DFE)

Followup ::: Cycloplegic Refraction and DFE

3-Diagnostic Eye Test

Diagnostic ::: OCT

Diagnostic ::: Angio OCT

Diagnostic ::: Anterior Segment OCT

Diagnostic ::: Pachymetry

Diagnostic ::: Corneal Topography

Diagnostic ::: IOL Master Biometry

Diagnostic ::: Perimetry / Visual Fields

Diagnostic ::: Hess Chart/Digital Squint Assessment/Digital Diplopia Test

Diagnostic ::: Digital Colour vision test