Aging Eye Month

September 2020 is Healthy Aging Eye Month

September 2020 is Healthy Aging Eye Month

Ophthalmologists Encourage Making Your Eyes Part of a Healthy Aging Strategy

Acuity Eye Center Lahore Pakistan and the American Academy of Ophthalmology urge people to protect their health and vision

According to a national survey released by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, nearly two out of three adults report having eye or vision problems. A significant percentage of them, however, fail to seek medical attention in the form of regular, sight-saving eye exams. In observance of Healthy Aging Month in September, Acuity Eye Center Lahore Pakistan joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology in emphasizing the importance of having regular eye exams to maintain healthy eyes and vision.

Some of the more common age-related eye diseases include:

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

It is an eye disease that can blur the sharp, central vision you need for activities like reading and driving.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Cataract

A cataract is a dense, cloudy area that forms in the lens of the eye. A cataract begins when proteins in the eye form clumps that prevent the lens from sending clear images to the retina. The retina works by converting the light that comes through the lens into signals.

Cataract

Diabetic Retinopathy

It is a diabetes complication that affects eyes. It's caused by damage to the blood vessels of the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye (retina).

Diabetic Retinopathy

Glaucoma

It is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, the health of which is vital for good vision. This damage is often caused by abnormally high pressure in your eye.

Glaucoma

Early detection and treatment of these conditions can help to save sight before vision loss occurs. Ophthalmologists – the physicians that specialize in medical and surgical eye care – recommend a dilated comprehensive eye exam as the best way to prevent these conditions from becoming debilitating.

Adults Do Not Get Eye Exams as Often as Recommended

The survey results emphasize a need for more education about the importance of medical eye exams. Findings showed that 64 percent of adults had at least one or more of the following issues with their eyes or vision:

• Difficulty seeing at night
• Blurry vision
• Reading up close
• Flashes of light
• Red, Watery eyes
• Double vision.

Despite experiencing some level of impairment, only 13 percent admitted they had been seen by an ophthalmologist.

How Often Do Adults Need Eye Exams?

How Often Do Adults Need Eye Exams?

The Academy recommends that a healthy adult get a baseline eye exam at age 40, even if they have no history of eye problems or eye disease. Those who have chronic conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, may require more frequent exams.

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."

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.

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/

Contact Our Team:

If you are looking for any of 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

Chloroquine-HCQ-Plaquenil-Retinal toxicity

Chloroquine-HCQ-Plaquenil-Retinal toxicity

یہ ایک بہت ہی محفوظ اور موثر دوا ہے لیکن ، تمام دوائیوں کی طرح ، یہ بھی مضر اثرات پیدا کر سکتی ہے۔ یہ سمجھا جاتا ہے کہ کچھ لوگ جو پانچ سال سے زیادہ / یا زیادہ مقدار میں کلوروکوئن لیتے ہیں۔ ان کے ریٹینا جو آنکھ کے پچھلے حصے پر خلیوں کی ہلکی حساس پرت ہے ,کو نقصان پہنچنے کا خطرہ ہوتا ہے۔ اسے ریٹینیوپیتھی کہا جاتا ہے۔

It is a very safe and effective drug but, like all medicines, it can cause side effects. It is known that some people who take chloroquine for more than five years and/or in high doses are at increased risk of damage to their retina, the light-sensitive layer of cells at the back of the eye. This is known as retinal toxicity or retinopathy.

کلوروکوئن آپ کی آنکھوں کو متاثر کرسکتی ہے

کلوروکوئن آپ کی آنکھوں کو متاثر کرسکتی ہے

کچھ لوگوں میں ، پلاکینیل ایک ایسی حالت کا سبب بن سکتا ہے جسے کلوروکوئن ریٹینیوپیتھی کہا جاتا ہے ، جسے اکثر بیلوں کی آنکھوں کی میکولوپیتھی کہتے ہیں۔ ... جیسے جیسے یہ مرض بڑھتا ہے ، اس سے مرکزی نقطہ نظر بھی متاثر ہونا شروع ہوجاتا ہے اور زندگی بدل کے رہ جاتی ہے۔ یہ تبدیلیاں اکثر اوقات مستقل ہوتی ہیں ، لیکن کچھ معاملات میں ، نظر میں بہتری آجاتی ہے۔

Chloroquine can affect your eyes

In some people, Plaquenil can cause a condition called chloroquine retinopathy, often referred to as bulls-eye maculopathy. ... As the disease progresses, it begins to affect central vision and becomes life-altering. The changes are most often permanent, but in some cases, a vision has improved.

کلوروکوئن ریٹینوپیتھی کا سبب بن سکتی ہے

کلوروکوئن ریٹینوپیتھی کا سبب بن سکتی ہے

کلوروکوئن (ایچ سی کیو) ریٹینوپیتھی کے نتیجے میں مستقل طور پر بینائی ضائع ہوسکتی ہے۔ کلوروکوئن ریٹینوپیتھی کے ابتدائی مراحل میں ، مریض عام طور پر نظر کے تحفظ کے ساتھ غیر سنجیدہ ہوتے ہیں۔ کلوروکوئن ریٹینیوپیتھی سے عام طور پر دونوں ٓانکھوں کا پردہ بسارت متاثر ہو سکتا ہے۔ کلوروکوئن کی ابتدائی علامات مرکز نظر میں سوزش کا باعث بنتی ہے اور پردہ بسارت میں آر پی ای کی دو طرفہ دانے دار بگاڑ ہے۔

Chloroquine can cause Retinopathy

Chloroquine (HCQ) retinopathy can result in permanent vision loss. In the early stages of HCQ retinopathy, patients are usually asymptomatic with the preservation of visual acuity. Chloroquine retinopathy is caused by the build-up of the systemic drug and thus the findings are bilateral and symmetric. The early signs of chloroquine toxicity are macular edema and/or bilateral granular depigmentation of the RPE in the macula.

پردہ بسارت پرکلوروکوئن کےمضراثرات کی علامات

پردہ بسارت پرکلوروکوئن کےمضراثرات کی علامات

کلوروکوئن کے پردہ بسارت پر ہونے والے مضر اثرات کے ابتدائی مراحل میں ، زیادہ تر مریض اسیمپوٹومیٹک ہو سکتے ہیں۔ جب پہلی علامات ظاہر ہونے لگیں تو ان کی شکایات درج ذیل ہیں: پڑھنے میں پریشانی ، رنگوں کی پہچان میں کمی ،احاطہ نظر میں کالے دھبے کا نمودار ہونا۔

Symptoms of retinal toxicity?

In the early stages of HCQ retinal toxicity, most of the patients could be asymptomatic. When the first symptoms start to appear their complaints are the following: trouble with reading, diminished color vision, fine visual alteration due to the central or paracentral scotoma.

کلوروکوئن ریٹینوپیتھی کیلئے قبل از وقت تشخیصی معائنہ

Screening for chloroquine retinopathy

قبل از وقت تشخیصی معائنے کا مقصد ریٹینوپیتھی کو روکنا کیلئے مریض کی علامات پر توجہ دینے سے پہلے اس کی ابتدائی واضح علامات کا پتہ لگانا ہے۔ تمام افراد جو کلوروکوئن کا استعمال شروع کریں انہیں ٓانکھوں کا ابتدائی معائنہ اور مطلوبہ ٹیسٹ لازمی کروانا چاہیے۔ تاہم جو لوگ پانچ سال یا اس سے زیادہ عرصے سے کلوروکوئن لے رہے ہیں انہیں ریٹینوپیتھی کیلئے سالانہ تشخیصی معائنہ لازمی کروانا چاہیے۔

تشخیصی معائنے کیلئے مطلوبہ ٹیسٹ مندرجہ ذیل ہیں

• عینک اور عینک کے بغیر بینائی کی جانچ
• رنگوں کی پہچان کا معائنہ
• احاطہ نظر کی جانچ
• او سی ٹی) بصری طبقہ نگاری )

اگرمطلوبہ ٹیسٹ میں ریٹینوپیتھی کی کوئی علامات ظاہر نہ ہو

اگر تمام ٹیسٹوں میں پردہ بسارت میں کوئی تبدیلی واضع نہ ہو تو پھر ریٹینوپیتھی کے کوئی آثار نمودار نہیں ہوتے ۔ اس طرح یہ تمام ٹیسٹ 6 ماہ بعد دوبارہ کیے جاتے ہیں تاکہ نئےٹیسٹوں میں ہونے والی تبدیلیوں کا موازنہ پرانے ٹیسٹوں سے کیا جاسکے۔ جب تک آپ کلوروکوئن لیتے رہیں تو آپ کو ہر سال تشخیصی معائنہ لازمی کرواتے رہنا چاہیے۔

Screening for chloroquine retinopathy

The aim of screening is not to prevent retinopathy but to detect the earliest definitive signs of it before a patient notices any symptoms. All people who start using chloroquine should need an initial eye exam and required tests. All individuals who have taken chloroquine for greater than 5 years should receive annual screening for retinopathy.

The screening tests are:

1. BCVA
2. Digital Color Vision Test
3. Visual Field
4. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
5. Digital Fundus Photograph

The Screening tests are performed as under

The 1st test for Chloroquine-BCVA-Visual Acuity

BCVA

Resolving power of the eye is known as Visual Acuity. Visual acuity (VA) is acuteness or clearness of vision, especially form vision, which is dependent on the sharpness of the retinal focus within the eye, the sensitivity of the nervous elements, and the interpretative faculty of the brain.

The 2nd test-Digital Color Vision Test

Digital Color Vision Test

A color vision test, also known as the Ishihara color test, measures your ability to tell the difference among colors. If you don't pass this test, you may have poor color vision, or your doctor may tell you that you're color blind.

The 3rd test-Visual Field

Visual field

A visual field test is a method of measuring an individual's entire scope of vision, that is their central and peripheral (side) vision.

The 4th Test-Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)

OCT is an imaging method used to generate a picture of the back of the eye, called the retina. The picture is made by precisely measuring the amount of a dim red light that reflects off the retina.

The 5th test- Digital Color vision Test

Fundus photograph

A digital fundus camera is used to take an image of the fundus — the back portion of the eye that includes the retina, macula, fovea, optic disc, and posterior pole. It helps to detect diagnosis and follow chloroquine toxicity closely.

No signs of retinopathy

If all the tests show a normal retina then there are no signs of retinopathy. The images of your retina will be kept on file and you will be invited back 6 months later for a repeat of the tests. The new images will be compared to the original ones to check for any changes. You will continue to be screened every year until you stop taking chloroquine.

Contact Our Team:

If you are looking for any of 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

Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month

Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month

August is Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month

Is Too Much Screen Time Harming Children’s Vision?

Acuity Eye Center Lahore Pakistan and the American Academy of Ophthalmology help parents separate the facts from fiction.

As children spend more time tethered to screens, there is increasing concern about potential harm to their visual development. Ophthalmologists – physicians who specialize in medical and surgical eye care – are seeing a marked increase in children with dry eye and eye strain from too much screen time. But does digital eyestrain cause lasting damage? Should your child use reading glasses or computer glasses? As you send your kids back to school this month for more time with screens and books, Acuity Eye Center Lahore Pakistan and the American Academy of Ophthalmology is arming parents with the facts, so they can make informed choices about their children’s eye health.

It’s a fact that there is a world-wide epidemic of myopia, also known as nearsightedness. Since 1971, the incidence of nearsightedness in the US nearly doubled, to 42 percent. In Asia, up to 90 percent of teenagers and adults are nearsighted. Clearly, something is going on. But scientists can’t agree on exactly what.

A new study appearing in Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, offers further evidence that at least part of the worldwide increase in nearsightedness has to do with near work activities; not just screens but also traditional books. And, that spending time outdoors—especially in early childhood—can slow the progression of nearsightedness. It remains unclear whether the rise in nearsightedness is due to focusing on phones all the time, or to light interacting with our circadian rhythms to influence eye growth or none of the above.

Digital Strain

While scientists look for a definitive answer, there is no doubt that most computer users experience digital eyestrain. Kids are no different from adults when it comes to digital eyestrain. They can experience dry eye, eye strain, headaches, and blurry vision, too. While symptoms are typically temporary, they may be frequent and persistent.

But this doesn’t mean they need a prescription for computer glasses or that they have developed an eye condition of middle-age that requires reading glasses, as some suggest. It also doesn’t mean that blue light coming from computer screens is damaging their eyes. It means they need to take more frequent breaks. This is because we don’t blink as often while using computers and other digital devices. Extended reading, writing, or other intensive near work can also cause eye strain. Ophthalmologists recommend taking a 20-second break from near work every 20 minutes.

Tips to help protect your child’s eyes from computer eyestrain

Here are 10 tips to help protect your child’s eyes from computer eyestrain:

• Set a kitchen timer or a smart device timer to remind them.
• Alternate reading an e-book with a real book and encourage kids to look up and out the window every two chapters.

20-20-20 Rule

• After completing a level in a video game, look out the window for 20 seconds.
• Pre-mark books with a paperclip every few chapters to remind your child to look up. On an e-book, use the “bookmark” function for the same effect.
• Avoid using a computer outside or in brightly lit areas, as the glare on the screen can create strain.
• Adjust the brightness and contrast of your computer screen so that it feels comfortable to you.
• Use good posture when using a computer and when reading.

Encourage your child to hold digital media farther away, 18 to 24 inches is ideal.

• Encourage your child to hold digital media farther away, 18 to 24 inches is ideal.
• Create a distraction that causes your child to look up every now and then.
• Remind them to blink when watching a screen.

“I prefer to teach kids better habits, instead of supplying them a crutch like reading glasses to enable them to consume even more media,” said K. David Epley, M.D., clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. “If you run too far and your legs start hurting, you stop. Likewise, if you’ve been reading too long or watching videos too long, and your eyes start hurting, you should stop.”

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

"Your child’s vision is critical and even more critical is protecting it during everyday activities. Eye injuries occur most commonly during outdoor sports or athletic. The parents and guardian need to pay close attention as a caregiver. If the kids are left alone, will often opt to not wear protective eyewear when playing sports, let alone a helmet, due to a number of reasons. Therefore, it’s up to you to ensure your child’s eyes and vision are kept safe."

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 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

UV Safety Awareness

UV Awareness Month

July is UV safety awareness month

UV rays on Eyes

Sunglasses: Your Prescription for Eye Health

Acuity Eye Centre Lahore Pakistan and the American Academy of Ophthalmology urge you to protect your eyes from the sun’s damaging UV rays.

Next time you step outside to enjoy the summer sun, don’t forget to bring a pair of sunglasses. Most people know that the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays are bad for the skin. But did you know that too much sun on unprotected eyes increases the risk of eye diseases? This summer, Acuity Eye Center Lahore Pakistan and the American Academy of Ophthalmology remind you that sunglasses are more than a bold fashion statement, they are a smart health choice.

SunGlasses

Long-term exposure to the sun without proper protection can increase the risk of eye disease, including cataract, macular degeneration, growths on the eye, and a rare form of eye cancer. Even short-term exposure can damage the eyes. Sun reflecting off water can cause a painful sunburn on the front part of the eye, called photokeratitis. It causes redness, blurry vision, sensitivity to bright light, and in rare cases, even temporary vision loss.

The good news is that prevention is simple: Wear sunglasses that block 99 to 100 percent of both UVA and UVB radiation. When purchasing sunglasses, ophthalmologists – physicians who specialize in medical and surgical eye care – urge the public to choose substance over style, and consider these 6 shopping tips:

1. Shop labels. The single most important thing to look for when buying sunglasses is a sticker or tag indicating that they block 99 to 100 percent of both UVA and UVB radiation.
2. Buy oversized. The more coverage from sunglasses, the less sun damage inflicted on the eyes. Consider buying oversized glasses or wraparound-style glasses, which help cut down on UV entering the eye from the side.
3. Don’t be fooled by the color. While very dark lenses may look cool, they do not necessarily block more UV rays.
4. Consider your sport. Some sunglasses come with amber, green or gray lenses. They do not block more sun but can increase contrast, which may be useful for athletes who play sports such as baseball or golf.
5. Consider polarized lenses. Polarization reduces glare coming off reflective surfaces like water or pavement. This does not offer more protection from the sun but can make activities like driving or being on the water safer or more enjoyable.
6. Don’t break the bank! Sunglasses don't have to cost a lot of money to provide adequate eye protection. Less expensive pairs marked as 100 percent UV-blocking can be just as effective as pricier options.

If you doubt your sunglasses have the UV protection claimed by a retail tag or if they are simply old and you want to make sure, take them to an optical shop. Any shop that has a UV light meter can test your sunglasses.

Uv Blocking Glasses

“It’s important to protect your eyes year-round, not just during the summer,” said Dianna Seldomridge, MD, clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. “Harmful UV rays are present even on cloudy days. Wearing a wide-brimmed hat also cuts down on exposure. And don’t forget babies and kids. They also need to wear hats and sunglasses.”

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

" Life without eyes is not easy, take care of them. Your eyes are your most important tools – Protect them! You and Your kids need to wear eye-protective glasses because the eyes are vulnerable to any type of UV damage."

آنکھوں کے بغیر زندگی آسان نہیں ہے ، ان کا خیال رکھنا چاہیے۔ آپ کی آنکھیں آپ کے سب سے اہم اوزار ہیں - ان کی حفاظت کریں! آپ کو اور آپ کے بچوں کو آنکھوں کے حفاظتی چشمے پہننے کی ضرورت ہے کسی بھی طرح کی بالائے بنفشی شعاعیں آنکھوں کو نقصان پہنچا سکتی ہیں۔

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 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

Solar Eclipse-Eye Protection

Solar Eclipse-Save your Eyes سورج گرہن سے آنکھوں کی حفاظت- اردو

سورج گرہن دیکھنے کی احتیاطی تدابیر

سورج گرہن کے منظر سے کافی لوگ لطف اندوز ہونا چاہتے ہیں. ہمارا مشورہ یہ ہے کہ اس پورے منظر کو بہت ہی ذمہ داری کے ساتھ دیکھنا چاہیے. اگر اس منظر کو غیر ذمہ دارانہ طریقے سے دیکھا جاے تو یہ آنکھ کے پردے کو مستقل طور پر نقصان پہنچا سکتا ہے. اس سے آنے والے وقت کے اندر انسان کی رنگ دیکھنے والی صلاحیت اور مرکزی نظر کی کیفیت کو نا قابلِ تلافی نقصان پہنچ سکتا ہے.

سورج گرہن کے اس منظر کو مصدقہ گلاسز کے ساتھ ہی دیکھیں.

کبھی بھی اپنا موبائل فون ، ٹیلی سکوپ یاعام سن گلاسز کے ساتھ سورج گرہن کو دیکھنے کی کوشش نہ کریں.

جب بھی آپ نے دیکھنا ہو چہرے کو دوسرے طرف کر کے آئ ایس اوسے تصدیق شدہ چشمےکے ساتھ اور صرف مختصر دورانیے کیلئے دیکھیں.

اور دیکھنے کے بعد چہرہ دوسری طرف کر کے چشمہ اتار لیں. مجھے امید ہے کے آپ اس معلومات کو مستفید طریقے سے استعمال کریں گے اور اسے اپنے دوسرے ساتھیوں تک بھی پہنچائیں گے. شکریہ

سورج گرہن کے پردہ ءِ بصارت پر اثرات

کوئی انسان تھوڑی دیر کے لیے گرہن کی طرف دیکھے تو یہ شعائیں آنکھ کے پردے کو بری طرح جلا دیتی ہیں. اس بیماری کو میڈیکل سائنس میں Solar Eclipse Retinopathy کہا جاتا ہے (جس کی تصویر ٹائٹل پہ موجود ہے) .

آنکھ کے پردے میں چونکہ درد محسوس کرنے کا نظام (pain receptors) نہیں ہوتا اس لیے اس کے جلنے کی کوئی تکلیف نہیں ہوتی اور انسان مکمل نظر ختم ہونے تک اس نقصان سے لاعلم رہتا ہے.

اس بیماری سے یا تو نظر مکمل طور پہ ختم ہو جاتی ہے یا ساری زندگی دھندلا دکھائی دیتا ہے. بعض لوگوں میں اس سے کلر بلائنڈنس (color blindness) بھی ہو جاتی ہے جس سے ان میں عمر بھر کے لیے مختلف رنگوں میں فرق کرنے کی صلاحیت ختم ہو جاتی ہے.

یاد رکھیں!!!! یہ ایک لاعلاج بیماری ہے اور کسی دوائی یا آپریشن سے اس کا علاج ممکن نہیں ہے.

اس سے بچنے کا واحد طریقہ یہ ہے کہ سورج گرہن کے دوران زیادہ وقت گھر کے اندر گزارا جائے اور سورج کی جانب بالکل نہ دیکھا جائے. بچوں کو باہر نہ جانے دیا جائے. حاملہ خواتین خاص طور پر گھروں سے بالکل باہر نہ نکلیں ورنہ ان کے بچے میں کسی بھی قسم کی مستقل معزوری ہونے کا اندیشہ ہے.

سورج گرہن کو دیکھنے کے لیے ایسے خاص چشمے بنائے جاتے ہیں جن پہ anti reflective coating کی تہہ چڑھی ہوتی ہے. یہ عام طور پر ویلڈر حضرات اپنے کام میں استعمال کرتے ہیں. آپ ان کی مدد سے اس قدرتی منظر کا نظارہ کر سکتے ہیں.

یاد رہے عام رنگدار چشمے یا گھروں میں پڑے X-Ray فلم اس مقصد کے لیے بالکل غیر موزوں ہیں کیونکہ انہیں اس مقصد کے لیے تیار نہیں کیا گیا ہوتا.

سورج گرہن دیکھنے کے لیے ایکسرے کا استعمال سب سے عام خطرناک لاعلمی ہے جس کے بارے میں عوام کو بتانے کی ضرورت ہے. کیونکہ یہ بالکل بھی ان شعاعوں سے آنکھوں کی حفاظت نہیں کرتے.

گرہن دیکھنے کی ذرا سی خواہش آپ کو عمر بھر کی معذوری میں مبتلا کر سکتی ہے جس سے آگاہی ہمارا اولین فرض ہے.

ہمارے معاشرے میں جہالت کے سبب توہم پرستی بھی بہت عام ہے. لوگ سورج گرہن کو بہت سی آزمائشوں اور نحوست کا سبب بھی سمجھتے ہیں. مگر یاد رکھیں نظر کا چلے جانا کسی نحوست کا نہیں بلکہ گرہن کے طبعی اثرات کا نتیجہ ہے.

بہت سے نجومی اور کاہن موجودہ سیاسی حالات کی تلخی کو بھی سورج گرہن کے اثرات بتا کر عوام کو گمراہ کر رہے ہیں. حالانکہ یہ بالکل فضول بات ہے. کسی بھی آفاقی مظہر کا ہماری قسمت سے کوئی لینا دینا نہیں. نا تو ہمارا مذہب اس چیز کی اجازت دیتا ہے اور نا ہی آج تک اس کی کوئی ٹھوس سائنسی شہادت میسر ہو سکی ہے.

سورج گرہن کے بارے میں اسلامی تصور

جب ہمارے نبی (ص) کے بیٹے حضرت ابراہیم کی وفات ہوئی تو لوگ اسے سورج گرہن کی نحوست قرار دینے لگے جس کے جواب میں نبی (ص) نے فرمایا:
"بے شک چاند اور سورج اللہ کی نشانیوں میں سے دو نشانیاں ہیں۔ انکو کسی کی موت یا زندگی کی وجہ سے گرہن نہیں لگتا۔ جب تم یہ دیکھو تو اللہ سے دعا کرو، اسکی بڑائی بیان کرو، نماز پڑھو اور صدقہ دو " (بخاری)

اسلام نے سورج گرہن کے موقع پر ہمیں نفل نماز کا طریقہ سکھایا ہے جسے "نمازِ کسوف" کہا جاتا ہے. اس کا وقت گرہن شروع ہونے سے اس کے اختتام تک ہے. اس نماز میں انفرادی یا اجتماعی طور پہ دو دو کر کے نفل ادا کیے جاتے ہیں جس میں رکوع اور سجود کو لمبا کرنا نبی (ص) کی سنت ہے.

ایسے وقت میں گھروں کے اندر رہ کر اپنی آنکھوں اور ایمان کی خفاظت کیجئے.

Contact Our Team:

If you are looking for any of 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

Cataract and Firework Eye Safety

Cataract and Firework Eye Safety

June is Cataract and Firework Eye Safety Awareness Month

Three Things Patients Should Know About Cataracts

Approximately 25 million Americans have cataracts, which cause cloudy, blurry, or dim vision and often develop with advancing age. This June, Acuity Eye Center Lahore Pakistan joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology in observing Cataract Awareness Month by sharing three things everyone should know about the condition and its treatment.

As everyone grows older, the lenses of their eyes thicken and become cloudier. Eventually, they may find it more difficult to read street signs. Colors may seem dull. These symptoms may signal cataracts, which affect about 70 percent of people by age 75. Fortunately, cataracts can be corrected with surgery. Ophthalmologists, physicians who specialize in medical and surgical eye care, perform around three million cataract surgeries each year to restore vision to those patients. Get an idea of what someone with cataracts might experience with this cataract vision simulator.

The following are facts people should know about the condition.

1. Age isn’t the only risk factor for cataracts

Age isn’t the only risk factor for cataracts

Though most everyone will develop cataracts with age, recent studies show that lifestyle and behavior can influence when and how severely you develop cataracts. Diabetes, extensive exposure to sunlight, smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, and certain ethnicities have all been linked to increased risk of cataracts. Eye injuries, prior eye surgery, and long-term use of steroid medication can also result in cataracts. If you have any of these or other risk factors, talk to an ophthalmologist.

2. Cataracts cannot be prevented, but you can lower your risk

Wearing UV-blocking sunglasses and brimmed hats when outside can help. Several studies suggest that eating more vitamin C-rich foods may delay how fast cataracts form. Also, avoid smoking cigarettes, which have been shown to increase the risk of cataract development.

3. Surgery may help improve more than just your vision

During the procedure, the natural clouded lens is replaced with an artificial lens called an intraocular lens, which should improve your vision significantly. Patients have a variety of lenses to choose from, each with different benefits. Studies have shown that cataract surgery can improve quality of life and reduce the risk of falling. If cataracts are interfering with your ability to see well, consider asking your ophthalmologist about cataract surgery.

A life-changing surgery

At age 49, Michael Sargent’s vision had become so impaired by cataracts that he couldn’t distinguish shapes or colors without his glasses on, even if objects were right in front of him. His ophthalmologist recommended cataract surgery.

“Having the surgery was life-changing,” said Sargent, who lives in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. “I can see everything from the time on my alarm clock to a bird’s nest in a tree hundreds of feet away without glasses. It’s the most amazing experience I’ve ever had.”

Here is the message of our Lead Consultant Prof Zia Ul Mazhry

“ Cataract is the most frequent cause of vision loss in people over the age of 40 and the leading cause of blindness worldwide. There is no way to completely prevent cataracts from forming but you can reduce your risk by wearing sunglasses, eating a healthy diet, getting exercise, and avoiding tobacco products. Timely intervention through regular eye examinations is an ultimate answer to your cataract related vision problem.”

About Eye Health Education By Acuity Eye Center Lahore Pakistan

Welcome to the Education Portal of Acuity Eye Center 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/

Contact Our Team:

If you are looking for any of 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

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