The Nigerian medical doctor is the most patriotic Nigerian that I know
ARE Nigerian medical doctors patriotic?”, my young nephew asked out of the blue. I was a bit apprehensive of his…
Three of a kind – Malingering, hysteria and blindness
It was important that I got in touch with a patient to cancel an appointment I had earlier given because…
Diabetes – How it affects your eyes
I was invited to speak at the forum of the United for Vision Club a few days ago. I had…
A glimpse into the future – The year 2022
I went to visit my friend Mike in the Futura City, about two hours away from mine. I hadn’t seen…
‘Life is better when you are happy, but at its best when many others are happy because of you’
With troubled heart, low spirits and morale, I could see nothing but gloom all around me. The usual permanent smile…
Bruce E. Spivey— The candle that lights other candles
This is a special week for me. Why? Four great friends of mine are celebrating their birthday. The youngest of…
Where has all the laughter gone?
She came back about an hour after she had left my consulting room. As I was wondering why, she thrust…
When exactly does old age begin?
I made a quick estimate of his age as he struggled into my consulting room, swaying to one side and…
The three abilities that hold secret for preserving your sight
One day, the village wise man heard about a visitor from a neighbouring village who was coming to visit him.…
Can you define darkness without mentioning light?
The hall is poorly lit. We are nearly in darkness. There is an unnatural silence; the music is very soft…
Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom
WHEN Bimpe (not real name) presented in the eye clinic several years ago, complaining of frequent headaches, fatigue and general…
White eyes, red eyes, brown eyes and sweet potatoes
As the little boy was led into my office something unusual caught my attention. He had severe excoriations (like bruises)…
Can you tell if someone loves you by their eyes?
He walked into my consulting room with poise and confidence and greeted me familiarly as if he had known me…
Your child’s eyes belong to him forever – give him the right start and he’ll never be out of sight
“Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday, Happy birthday.” That was the song I heard from members…
A letter to Andrew, my young friend
Dear Andrew, I am told you’re preparing to check out of Nigeria. Why? You’re unhappy, frustrated that since you graduated…
Are there more human beings than humans in Nigeria?
The main difference between ‘human being’ and being ‘human’ is that the ‘human being’ is just a member of race…
Can pregnancy make my vision worse?
Thirty five-year-old Fola had complained of mild discomfort in her two eyes. This was followed three days later by progressive…
Epiphora: The rains, the floods and the tears
Friday, 26 August 2011 was a red-letter day in Ibadan when a devastating flood swept through the city. I was…
Why red is the universal sign of danger
Travelling out of the city to join the expressway, the traffic light suddenly turned red. I stopped immediately. One, two,…
Snake spittle and your eyes
I woke up that Saturday morning feeling a bit edgy. “There is a snake in the house,” I announced to…
