Sunday, 1 December 2019
Saturday, 30 November 2019
Toy Related Eye Injuries Awareness month
December is Toy Related Eye Injuries Awareness month
Acuity Eye Center Lahore Pakistan and the American Academy of Ophthalmology urges the public to celebrate with an eye on safety.
With the holiday shopping season now in full swing Acuity Eye Center Lahore Pakistan joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology in reminding the public of certain safety guidelines when choosing the perfect gifts for little ones. A number of studies show that some popular types of toys are commonly associated with childhood eye injuries. These include air guns and other toys that shoot projectiles, high-powered lasers, and sports equipment.
Ophthalmologists – physicians who specialize in medical and surgical eye care – treat the eye injuries that sometimes result from these products, and so have seen the traumatic results of what can happen. The Academy encourages parents to follow these tips when shopping for toys this holiday season.
Follow These Tips to Avoid Toy-Related Eye Injuries
1. Beware of airsoft, BB guns, and other projectile toys.
Every year ophthalmologists treat thousands of patients with devastating eye injuries caused by seemingly safe toys. Avoid items with sharp, protruding or projectile parts such as airsoft guns, BB guns and other nonpowder gun–related toys. Foreign objects can easily propel into the sensitive tissue of the eye.
2. Never allow children to play with high-powered laser pointers.
A number of recent reports in the United States and internationally show that children have sustained serious eye injuries by playing with high-powered lasers (between 1,500 and 6,000 milliwatts). Over the years, these lasers have become increasingly more powerful, with enough potential to cause severe retinal damage, with just seconds of laser exposure to the eye. The FDA advises the public to never aim or shine a laser pointer at anyone and to not buy laser pointers for children.
3. Read labels for age recommendations before you buy.
To select appropriate gifts suited for a child's age, look for and follow the age recommendations and instructions about proper assembly, use, and supervision.
4. Don't just give presents. Make sure to be present.
Always make sure an adult is supervising when children are playing with potentially hazardous toys or games that could cause an eye injury.
5. Know what to do (and what not to).
If someone you know experiences an eye injury, seek immediate medical attention from an ophthalmologist. As you wait for medical help, make sure to never to touch, rub, apply pressure, or try to remove any object stuck in the eye. If an eye injury occurs, follow these important care and treatment guidelines.
“When the gift-giving and celebratory spirit of the holidays is in full swing, we can forget how easily kids can get injured when playing with certain toys,” said Jane C. Edmond M.D., a clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology.” We hope people will take steps to shop and play responsibly this year. Following these tips can help make sure our loved ones have healthy vision for many holiday seasons to come.”
Here is The Message of Our Lead Consultant Dr. Zia Ul Mazhry,
As a parent, keeping your child safe from harm is likely one of your top priorities. Seeing your child happy is also important, and there's no doubt that playing with toys brings joy to your child. But toys can also be a great source of danger. It's hard to believe that a simple children's toy could cause harm, but accidents happen all the time. The guns, weapons, fireworks and laser pointers can cause severe damage to eye sight.
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.
About Eye Health Education By Acuity Eye Center Lahore Pakistan:
Welcome to the Education Portal of Acuity Eye Centre Lahore Pakistan. We are committed to serving our patients and our community, to the development and propagation of new concepts to preserve and enhance vision. Our three missions—clinical service, education, and research—are closely interrelated. Visit: https://eyeacuity.com/education/
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Followup ::: Dilated Fundus Examination(DFE)
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Thursday, 28 November 2019
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Changing Eye Colours
Changes in eye color are rare. Sometimes, the color of your eye may appear to change when your pupils dilate. The colors in your environment, including lighting and your clothes, can give the illusion of eye color change.
But if you notice an actual color change in one or both eyes, see a doctor for a complete eye exam. Eye color change can be harmless or a sign of a condition that needs treatment.
"The factors that can cause eyes to change colors—or appear to have different colors—include genes, diseases, medications and trauma," said Zia Ul Mazhry, an ophthalmologist in Lahore Pakistan.
By the time they're about 9 months old, most babies have the eye color that will last their lifetime. During the first months of life, an infant's eyes may look more blue-grey and then get darker as eye pigment develops. But a few things can change eye color at any age.
Changes in eye color can be related just to the iris, or changes in other parts of the eyecan make the color of the iris look different.
Iris Color Changes
Iris freckles are small brown spots on the surface of the iris that are often related to sun exposure. They're common and usually harmless, like freckles on the skin.
Iris nevi are larger freckles or dark growths on the eye that look like a mole. Nevi are caused by pigment cells called melanocytes. They are usually harmless and slow-growing but can be a risk for cancer. Nevi aren't as common as iris freckles and should be watched by a doctor.
Lisch nodules
Small brown bumps that grow over the iris. These growths are usually associated with a condition called neurofibromatosis. A nervous system disorder that causes small tumors to grow on nerve cells throughout the body, this condition appears to have a genetic link and run in families. The presence of Lisch nodules is helpful in diagnosing neurofibromatosis. They usually don't affect vision. People with neurofibromatosis can live normal lives, unless there are more serious complications.
Fuchs heterochromic iridocyclitis
An inflammation of some of the structures of the front of the eye, including the iris. The cause of Fuchs heterochromic iridocyclitis isn't known and it can sometimes be difficult to treat. Symptoms include atrophy of the iris, a loss of pigment in the iris so that the color of the eye changes, cataracts and inflammation in the eye. Fuchs heterochromic iridocyclitis sometimes leads to glaucoma, which can cause vision loss if not treated.
Iridocorneal endothelial (ICE) syndrome
A very rare combination of three conditions that develop together, affecting the iris and cornea. Cells from the cornea break away and move to the iris. This tissue appears like blotches or spots on the iris, affecting eye color. ICE syndrome usually affects only one eye. It leads to glaucoma.
Pigment dispersion syndrome
which is also known as pigment loss. Pigment is lost from the back surface of the iris and those cells float to other parts of the eye. They can clog the eye's drainage angle, increasing eye pressure. It's most common in younger males who are near-sighted. It can affect eye color, lightening parts of the iris where pigment falls away. People with the syndrome may not see or feel any symptoms. It can lead to pigmentary glaucoma, which causes blurred vision and other vision changes. The syndrome is often diagnosed when people experience signs of glaucoma. Glaucoma treatment can help.
Uveitis
An inflammation of the middle layer of the eyeball. There are several kinds, depending on what part of the eye is swollen. Uveitis is usually caused by inflammation, infection, trauma or exposure to toxins. It can make the conjunctiva (clear covering over the white of the eye) look red. Patients may notice a change in eye color if the iris sticks to the lens and changes the pupil's size or shape. Uveitis requires immediate medical attention.
Horner's syndrome
A rare condition that is usually the result of a stroke, tumor or spinal cord injury damaging facial nerves. It affects one side of the face. Symptoms include drooping eyelids, uneven pupil size and the inability to sweat on that side of the face. When one pupil is much larger than then the other, eye color looks different. In very rare cases, Horner's Syndrome occurs in newborns or infants. Horner's syndrome can also cause a change in eye color due to depigmentation of the iris.
Trauma:
Injury or trauma to the eye can damage the iris, causing tissue loss. This tissue loss can make the eye color look different.
A dilated pupil can make the color of that eye look different from the other eye. The eye color isn't actually changed, but if the pupil is dilated, less of the color of the iris can be seen. A dilated pupil can be a symptom of a serious condition such as a stroke or brain injury. It can also be the result of eye trauma. In some cases, the pupil returns to normal size with treatment. The formal term for a difference in pupil size is anisocoria. The color difference between musician David Bowie's eyes was from anisocoria.
Eye Color Changes Caused by Medications
Glaucoma medications called prostaglandins can cause permanent eye color changes, usually making eyes a darker shade of their natural color over time. Latisse is a prostaglandin medication used to lengthen eyelashes that doesn’t appear to change iris color.
Eye Color Changes Not Related to the Iris
Arcus senilis is a hazy blue or white ring on the cornea from a build-up of a natural fatty substance called lipids. It’s common with aging and usually harmless. Most seniors have some degree of arcus senilis.
A Keyser Fleischer ring is a greenish/orange ring in the cornea from Wilson’s Disease, a condition related to elevated copper in the body. It's very rare and needs medical treatment.
Hyphema is when there is blood inside the eye, usually from an injury or after surgery.
A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, behind the pupil, that makes it look milky or grey. Cataracts are common with aging and affect vision. In most cases, they can be successfully removed with surgery.
What To Do If Your Eyes Are Changing Color
Most people will have the same unique eye color from the time they're learning to walk until they're seniors. Aging increases the possibility of eye color changes, especially from cataracts and arcus senilis.
If you notice any distinct color change, in either of your eyes, see an ophthalmologist right away. It's also helpful to get a baseline ophthalmological exam at around age 40, and have follow-up exams when your doctor recommends. Eye color is one of the many things a doctor will look at in assessing general eye health. If there are problems, early treatment can make a big difference.