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Why is sleep important? |SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

The Impact of Sleep on Eye Health | SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

By Dr. Adaeze Nwoko (OD) In the fast-paced rhythm of modern life, sleep is often sacrificed for daily responsibilities and digital distra...
Types of Contact Lens| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

How to Choose the Right Contact Lenses | SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

By Dr. Itua Enakhe (OD) Contact lenses offer a convenient and comfortable alternative to traditional eyeglasses, providing clear vision w...
Healthy food for the eyes| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

Essential Vitamins and Nutrients for Eyes | SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

By Dr. Itua Enakhe (OD) Nutrition plays a major role in the health of our entire body, including the eyes. Vitamins and minerals are esse...
6 steps to the perfect ergonomic work space| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

How to Set Up Your Workspace for Eye Comfort |SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

By Dr. Itua Enakhe (OD) Optimizing your vision and comfort at the workplace goes beyond just having eyeglasses—it’s about how you use the...
Sleeping to rest your eyes| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

How Sleep Deprivation Affects Eye Health | SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

By Dr. Adaeze Nwoko (OD) Sleep is essential to our overall well-being, yet it’s often the first thing we sacrifice in the face of busy sc...
Alleviating Dry Eye| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

Effective Tips to Relieve Dry Eyes | SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

By Dr. Deborah Oparaji (OD) In the age of digital screens and fast-paced lifestyles, dry eyes have become an increasingly common issue. W...
Diagrammatic presentation of X and Y crossing| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

Understanding Colour Blindness and Hereditary Eye Conditions| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

By Dr. Deborah Oparaji (OD) Have you ever wondered why some people see colour differently or are born with eye conditions that affect the...
Eye Allergies in Every Season| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

Managing Eye Allergies During Dry Season | SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

By Dr. Mary Ann Aligweke (OD) Seasonal allergies can be a frustrating experience, especially during Nigeria’s dry season or harmattan. Wh...
An Optometrist observing an eye test for a patient| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

How Technology is Changing the Face of Eye Care| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

By Dr. Deborah Oparaji (OD) The intersection of technology and eye care has brought about groundbreaking changes in how we detect, treat,...
How your environment influences you| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

Environmental Factors That Affect Eye Health| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

By Dr. Nwoko Adaeze (OD) The human eye is a delicate yet powerful organ, offering us a window to the world in vivid color and...
An Eye| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

How Stress Affects Eye Health and Vision – SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

By Dr. Adaeze Nwoko (OD) Stress is a common part of daily life, but its effects go far beyond mood and productivity. It can significantly...
9 tips to maintain healthy Eyes| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

How to Maintain Healthy Eyesight Easily | SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

By Dr. Itua Enakhe (OD) Your eyes are one of your most vital senses, yet often the most neglected. While many eye conditions can seem una...
Symptoms for cat eye syndrome| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

Cat Eye Syndrome | SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

By Dr. Itua Enakhe (OD) Cat Eye Syndrome (CES), also called Schmid-Fraccaro Syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder named for a unique eye f...
Portrait of three elder statespersons, smiling, against a dark background| SpecSMART Eye Clinic

Age-Related Eye Conditions | SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

By Dr. Adaeze Nwoko (OD) As we grow older, our eyes undergo natural changes that may affect our vision. These changes, occurring in the t...
A Chart Showing Eye disorder| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

Common Eye Conditions and How to Prevent Them | SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

By Dr. Mary Ann Aligweke (OD) Our eyes are among the most vital organs in the body, yet many people don’t pay attention to them until pro...
Blue Light Reflection| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

Blue Light and Eye Health | SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

By Dr. Itua Enakhe (OD) In today’s digital era, we are surrounded by screens—smartphones, computers, tablets, and LED televisions. While ...
An Image Showing difference between Dry & Healthy Eye| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

Understanding Dry Eye Disease| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

  By Dr. Itua Enakhe (OD) What Is Dry Eye Disease? To the average person, tears might seem like a simple emotional response—whether from ...
An Image showing Optometry| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

The History and Evolution of Optometry | SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

By Dr. Adaeze Nwoko (OD) Optometry, the branch of healthcare that focuses on eye care and vision correction, has a long and fascinating h...
Differentiation between color and blind| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

Colour Vision Deficiency| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

By Dr.  Adaeze Nwoko (OD) Color vision deficiency, also known as color blindness, is the inability to accurately perceive colors. It vari...
Contact lens on an open lens case| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

Contact Lens Care Tips| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

By Dr. Mary Ann Aligweke (OD) Wearing contact lenses has many benefits over eyeglasses. They offer clearer peripheral vision, convenience...
A laser beam targeting the cornea during LASIK eye surgery| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

What is LASIK Eye Surgery? | SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

By Dr. Itua Enakhe (OD) A Complete Guide from SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) is a modern, highl...
Eye Glasses VS Contact Lens| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

Contact Lenses vs Eyeglasses Pros & Cons | SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

By Dr. Nwoko Adaeze (OD) Which is right for you? A quick guide from SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi. Choosing between contact lenses and eyegl...
A boy with Crossed eyes| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

Crossed Eyes in Children | SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

By Dr. Adaeze Nwoko Strabismus, commonly known as crossed eyes, is when one or both eyes deviate from proper alignment, causing the brain...
Child undergoing an eye screening outdoors| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

Understanding Childhood Vision Loss| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

By Dr. Deborah Oparaji (OD) Infantile or childhood vision loss refers to the loss of vision in children between one month and 15 years of...
Two smiling girls wearing glasses| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

Do Glasses Worsen My Child’s Eyesight? | SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

By Dr. Itua Enakhe (OD) Many parents worry that their child's eyesight might deteriorate because of wearing glasses. At SpecSMART Eye Cli...
Swollen, red upper eyelid showing signs of a stye| SpecSMART Eye Clinic

What Is Hordeolum? Symptoms and Treatment | SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

By Dr. Itua Enakhe (OD) What is Hordeolum? Hordeolum, often called stye, is an inflammatory infection of the eyelid usually caused by bac...
A little child| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

Congenital Eye Disorders in Children | SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

By Dr. Mary Ann Aligweke (O.D) Congenital eye disorders are conditions that affect a baby’s vision from birth or early infancy. These co...
Child rubbing eyes, possibly due to irritation or allergy| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

Eye Allergies in Children | SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

By Dr. Deborah Oparaji (OD) Eye allergies, also known as allergic conjunctivitis, occur when the eyes respond to allergens—external subst...
A baby with Eye infection| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

Eye Infections in Babies | SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

Dr. Mary Ann Aligweke (OD) Eye infections in babies are fairly common and can cause discomfort if not treated properly. At SpecSMART Eye ...
blue light glasses| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

Can I Wear Blue Light Glasses All Day? | SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

By Dr. Deborah Oparaji (OD)  Blue light is everywhere — from sunlight to the screens we use daily. At SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi , we oft...
Woman in her 40's. | SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi Lagos

Common Vision Problems in Adults Over 40 SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

By Dr. Debby Oparaji (OD) As we grow older, it's natural to experience changes in our eyesight. Adults in their early 40s and above often...
Woman trying on eyeglasses with help from an optician| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

What Do the Numbers on Your Glasses Mean ? SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

By Dr. Itua Enakhe (OD) When getting a new pair of glasses, you might notice some numbers printed on the inside of the frame — something ...
A woman wearing a wrong prescription glasses| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

Do Glasses Make Your Vision Worse? | SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

By Dr. Adaeze Nwoko (OD) Understanding Glasses and Vision Correction Many people believe that wearing glasses can weaken eyesight over ti...
Woman cleaning safety glasses with a cloth, text reads "How to Clean Your Safety Glasses."| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

How to Care for Your Glasses | SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

By Dr. Adaeze Nwoko (OD) Wearing prescription glasses is a great step toward better vision, but keeping them safe is just as important. I...
Comparison of healthy (A) and glaucomatous (B) optic nerves with labeled regions| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

Heredity and Glaucoma Explained| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

By Dr. Mary Ann Aligweke (OD) Heredity plays a major role in the development of certain diseases, and one of the most critical eye condit...
Man inserting contact lens| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

Contact Lens Myths Facts You Should Know, SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

By Dr. Adaeze Nwoko (OD) When it comes to vision correction, many people consider contact lenses but are often held back by misinformatio...
Young girl covering one eye during a vision screening with an eye chart in the background| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

Children’s Eye Exams – SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

 By Dr. Deborah Oparaji (OD) Children are not exactly born with perfect vision. Several structures in the eye are still developing after ...
Eye illustration showing effects of hypertensive retinopathy on retinal blood vessels| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

Hypertensive Retinopathy Causes, Symptoms and Treatment | SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja
Side-by-side comparison showing normal vision versus vision affected by age-related macular degeneration (ARMD); the image on the right shows blurred central vision| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

By Dr. Adaeze Nwoko (OD) Understanding Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)As we age, our eyes change, sometimes in ways that can seri...
Parts of the eye | SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

Eye Trauma Causes Treatment | SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

By Dr. Adaeze Nwoko (OD) What Is Eye Trauma? Eye trauma is any injury to the eye or surrounding structures that can impact the cornea, re...
blurry city view through eyeglasses| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

Blurry Vision Causes & Eye Care | SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

By Dr. Mary Ann Aligweke (OD) Blurry vision is a common symptom many patients report at SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja. It refers to when you...
Close-up of an eye wearing glasses reflecting a digital screen| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

Sight vs Vision: Are They the Same? | SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

By Dr. Adaeze Nwoko (OD) Understanding the Difference Between Sight and Vision Sight and vision are often used interchangeably, but they ...
Woman outdoors rubbing her itchy eyes, possibly due to allergies or irritation| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

Itchy Eyes? Causes, Relief & Prevention | SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

     By Dr. Itua Enakhe  (OD)    Why Are My Eyes Itchy? Causes, Prevention & Relief at SpecSMART Eye Clinic Eye itching is a common s...
An Image of a dry Eye| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

Dry Eye Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment | SpecSMART Eye Clinic

By Dr. Deborah Oparaji (OD) What is Dry Eye? Dry eye, medically known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is a common condition treated regula...
Varieties of fruit that's good for the eyes| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

Top Fruits and Vegetables for Healthy Eyes | SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

By Dr. Itua Enakhe (OD) Can Fruits and Vegetables Improve Your Eye Health? They say, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” While fruits...
Front View Of Eye |SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

Cataracts – Causes, Symptoms, and Modern Treatment in Nigeria| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

By Dr. Deborah Oparaji (OD) What is a Cataract? A cataract is the clouding of the eye’s natural lens, leading to blurry v...
A lady inserting a contact lens| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

Contact Lens Guide: Benefits, Types, and Care Tips| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

 By Dr. MaryAnn Adamma Aligweke  (OD)       Contact lenses are a great alternative to prescription glasses. Whether you’re active, style-...
Woman experiencing eye strain while using a laptop, holding her glasses and rubbing her eyes| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

Understanding Computer Vision Syndrome (Digital Eye Strain)| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

By Dr. Itua Enakhe (OD) Computer vision syndrome (CVS), also known as digital eye strain, affects millions of people who use digital devi...
Eye doctor examining a patient's eye with an ophthalmoscope| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

Glaucoma Awareness | Early Detection & Eye Exams| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikoyi

By Dr. Deborah Oparaji (OD) What Is Glaucoma?Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, often due to increased eye ...
A child with cataract| SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

Cataract Causes, Symptoms & Treatment | SpecSMART Eye Clinic Ikeja

By Dr. Itua Enakhe (OD)         Mr. Abiodun, a well-respected community leader, noticed his once-sharp vision becoming “foggy,” like “smo...