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Eyeing Hypertension and Finding Diabetes mellitus By Dr.Ukandu Rightway OD, MSPH (in view), MNOA

Eyeing Hypertension and Finding Diabetes mellitus By Dr.Ukandu Rightway OD, MSPH (in view), MNOA

The eye is a very vital organ in the body and can be very revealing of several systemic diseases. Diseases like Hypertension and Diabetes mellitus have been diagnosed, reviewed and referred for management by just looking into the eyes by an eye doctor. It is well known that non communicable diseases are on the rise and are responsible for over 71% deaths globally every year. High blood pressure and high blood sugar levels are both risk factors in noncommunicable diseases. Eyeing hypertension High blood pressure literally means raised blood pressure, a condition in which the blood vessels have persistently raised...

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How To Find An Optometrist In Nigeria

How To Find An Optometrist In Nigeria

Who do you contact when you have problems with your eyes resulting from eye injury, eye pain, loss of vision due eye diseases/conditions or just poor eye sight from refractive errors?  Your primary point of contact is most likely an Optometrist. Some people see a medical doctor who then refers you to an eye doctor (The Optometrist). Optometrists are primary eye care  experts who are charged with managing the above conditions. How to find an Optometrist  How do you go about finding a qualified Optometrist in Lagos, Nigeria? If you have a condition that requires an Optometrist, there are several ways to find one. Undoubtedly,...

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