Mego Vision Clinic Uyo

22/11/2025

Don't ignore that Diabetes. Take action now.

22/11/2025

We are Optometrists. We care for the total man.

WCO encourages optometrists and eye care professionals to stay current with the latest diabetes research and clinical best practices to ensure patients are provided with the best care possible.

This World Diabetes Day, share this infographic with your patients and colleagues– featuring insights from the IDF Diabetes Atlas 11ᵗʰ Edition (https://diabetesatlas.org/).

18/10/2025

OPTOMETRY CONNECTS PEOPLE AND PROFESSIONS.

When I chose to be an Optometrist, I didn't fully realise how broad it's impact in people's lives and society can be. I have come to realise more an more over the past 41 years, that the role of Optometry is all- encompassing. So I have learnt to give my best to the career I have chosen because many people's lives depend on me. Their concerns, questions, challenges and those of their family depends on my expertise.

Their challenges go beyond eye and vision care to several others including their other health matters and those of their families. Each time I see a patient, I put in my best to be the expert that I am. I become the role model for professionalism and ethics. I showcase empathy and give my patients an experience that stays with them on how health care should be done.
As long as I have done this, I have seen the rewards and impact and I am continuously encouraged to do more.

I was recently, in the Annual meeting of the American Academy of Optometry at Boston, Massachussets, USA tagged Boston 2025. Just some hours to that trip, my phone rang, and it was from someone who started the conversation like this:

Caller: Good morning Doctor. Please I need help for my wife. She needs urgent attention and I'll like you help me.

Me: Please , could you introduce yourself. I don’t have your number on my contact.

Caller: Oh, sorry Doctor, I'm your old patient(XYZ).

Me: Oh XYZ. This is not your usual number.

Caller: Dr. I lost my old phone and sim and had to get a new number. This is my new number.

Me: Okay. So what's the problem with your wife?

Caller: She needs surgery.

Me: You know I am an Optometrist and not a surgeon.

Caller: Yes, Doctor, I know. It is not about her eye but another health matter. And I know, you will know who can help us. We have been to many hospitals and we have not received the help we need. That's why I'm reaching out to you to help me. Please connect us to someone who can help us.

Me: Okay. Where are you? In which city?

We discussed the case and I connected him to a specialist in that field in a city over 900km away from him.My patient was willing to go because he trusted my judgment. This is a regular occurrence with my patients. They seek connection to other specialists from me because they believe I am a connector. Another patient of mine was seeking help for his niece who had entered early menopause at 38. His words, " I know you're an Optometrist, but I know you'll know who can help my niece." This person was far away in the USA while I was in Uyo, Nigeria.

As I went to the Academy meeting, I saw more connection of Optometry to other professions more than ever before. Three particular lectures I attended brought home to me the greater connection that Optometrists offer.

1. The connection to Kidnapped Victims

2. The solution to Nutrition Myths on Social Media.

3. The connection to Ecology.

The world is waiting for Optometrists in solving population problems in education, social problems, security issues, domestic violence, and family health.

I am glad to be an OPTOMETRIST and serving as a connector to solve the world's problems.

24/09/2025

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01/07/2025

Celebrating my 1st year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉We appreciate all.our friends and clients.

18/04/2025

We wish a great time of meditation on the essence of the great sacrifice of God’s Son. JESUS CHRIST.

29/09/2024

THE USE OF EYE DROPS

Eye drops are commonly prescribed in eye clinics. They are liquid solutions prescribed to solve a variety of eye problems: eye infections such as bacterial, viral and fungal infections. Some eye drops are given to remedy some physiological deficiencies such as poor tear production/composition, dry eyes and irritations. Some anatomical abnormalities such as inflammations may need the prescription of eye drops. Sometimes eye drops are used by your doctor during the eye examination to irrigate the eye and flush out toxins and surface foreign bodies. The doctor may also use eye drops to widen the pupil so as to have a better view of the back of the eye.
So in summary, eye drops are used in the following ways

1. Treat infections
2. Lubricate the eye
3. Irrigate the eye to flush toxins and foreign.bodies
4. Dilate the eye
5. Balance fluid levels in the eye

Eye drops are mainly saline solutions with medicaments added to them. Some have preservatives in addition to the main component drug. Others are preservative - free.

In using eyes, you need to pay attention to:

1. Personal hygiene

Cleanliness is very important when it comes to using your eye drops. They can easily be contaminated if you don't pay attento personal hygiene.
Wash your hands with soap and water before picking up your eye drops to apply. And do not drop the cap carelessly after opening the eye drop. Be sure to put the cap back without contamination. A contaminated cap can cause serious infection to the eyrme that may create problems or even lead to blindness.

2. Dosing

Make sure to follow the dosage instructions of your doctor. Do not overdose or underdose. Either of these may lead to complications. Use the eye drops for the period recommended even if the symptoms have subsided to avoid a rebound effect.

3. Storage

Ensure that the eye drop is stored at the recommended temperature before, during and after use. Some eyedrops require storage at room.temperature while others require that they be kept in the fridge.

4. Expiry Date

Look out for the date of expiration. The date of manufacture and expiration are usually indicated on the bottle and/or packet. The expiry date is the last day of the month written on the pack. The drop will lose some (usually 5%) of the concentration of the content.

5. Reactions/Allergies

You may observe some reactions or allergies while using some eye drops. It may be peculiar to you because of other underlying conditions or the usual reaction of that drug. Discintinue use and consult your eye care personnel in such cases.

6. Manufacturer/Seller

It's not all drugs that carry the same pavkage that.contain the same thing. Beware of fake eyedrops. It is important that you are sure of the integrity of the eyedrop you are using. Your health provider is better equipped to detect the integrity of supplies. So it's better your source is fact checked that online.

7. Over the Counter versus Prescription Drug

Do not self medicate. That you had a particular prescription for a particular condition does not nean you should refill the prescription without review.Allow your eye doctor the benefit of that review to ascertain your present status
Moreover, certain eye drops are not to be purchased over - the - counter. They are to be prescribed. Self medication may worsen your condition by masking the real problem.

8. Refer to your doctor if you notice any issues.

HOW TO APPLY EYEDROPS.

Always wash your hands with soap and water before

• Always wash your hands with soap and water before touching the eyedrop bottle or packet.
• Uncap the bottle and keep the cap on the side on a clean surface.

• Shake well just before each use.

• Tilt your head and use your finger to lower your eyelid, pulling it away to create some space for dropping the eye drop. Use the left index finger to gently pull the left lower eyelid and the right index finger to pull the right lower eyelid.

● Using the other hand, drop the eye drop into the space created on the lower lid. Repeat the process for the other eye.

● Gently close the eyes and apply a little pressure on the bridge between the eyes to allow the eye absorb the drops without draining into the nose, throat, and mouth. 1- 2 minutes will suffice.

● Recap the bottle and store away.

References

https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/right-eye-drops-dry-eyes
Accessed 29/9/24

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/eye-drops
Accessed 28/9/24

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18717189/
Accessed 27/9/24

Written by Dr Ejitu Mfon Isong OD, MPH, FNCO, FAAO.
Consultant Optometrist
Date: 29/9/24.

13/08/2024

With Optometry Times – I just got recognised as one of their rising fans! 🎉

07/08/2024

I gained 136 followers, created 14 posts and received 200 reactions in the past 90 days! Thank you all for your continued support. I could not have done it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

We are commited to your eye health

29/07/2024

World Sight Day 2024 shall focus attention.on Children’s Vision. This is critical.

This , we invite you to consider the importance of eye care in young people and inspire children everywhere to love their eyes.

Get involved at https://www.iapb.world/world_sight_day

28/07/2024

Myopia is more than a pair of glasses. It requires holistic care.

08/07/2024

TIPS FOR OPTICAL FRAMES CARE.

Your lens prescriptions are useless except they are fixed in an.OPTICAL frame(NOTE: Not all frames sold in the market are optical frames). After an eye examination, a rigorous process of lens frame selection, called STYLING follows. This process takes into consideration, your lifestyle, occupation/hobbies, lens power, as well as facial contours/shape. This choice is necessary for the derivation of the desired satisfaction.

Optical frames are.made to be durable to bear the weight of your spectacle lenses and withstand the daily use.
For your frames to serve their purpose,.they have to be taken.care of. In the following reel,.you will learn the tips for wearing and taking care of your optical frames.