Changing language and lifestyle all in my lifetime
Grandpa, I am writing a book.” “What’s the book about?” he asked. “It’s a secret. You’ll get to know about…
What kind of patient are you?
She walked into my office looking terrified and shivering. I quickly estimated her age at about 40 give or take…
A nation without road signs is going nowhere
“Where are we now?” I asked the driver. “I am not sure sir,” he replied. I have travelled regularly for…
From your subjects to your majesties – A labour day message
“I worked very hard all my life; kept my hands off government money and property; refused bribes camouflaged as ‘gifts…
Reducing effects of ageing on your body
The following is a true story by Mrs Ander*, the daughter of Mrs Logun.* It has been slightly edited because…
Ageing and its challenges for vision, mobility
Tola Adeniyi, a veteran journalist, gave a vivid illustration of the challenges in old age using the great jurist, Prince…
Ageing and its challenges for vision, mobility
This article was inspired by the beautiful post titled AGEING AND ITS CHALLENGES by Tola Adeniyi, a veteran journalist on…
Glaucoma – Open and Close
“Is there only one type of glaucoma? What are the different types?” Segun (alias SAN) asked. I paused for a…
Glaucoma: Are you a suspect or a person of interest?
Segun, my nephew, is a funny character. He was called to the Bar just a couple of months ago and…
Glaucoma, the silent thief of vision
Ladies and Gentlemen, please, listen attentively to my poem. It will answer nearly all the questions you have been asking…
Inevitable changes in eye care: Are we ready?
In Davos, Switzerland, every year, political leaders, entrepreneurs, intellectuals, innovators and thinkers assemble to discuss the world’s big issues. This…
What will you do with all the money you have accumulated?
As I stood beside his bed, watching him lying motionless, helpless and seemingly unconscious, certain thoughts ran through my mind.…
Ignorance is an important cause of blindness
Michael had been ill for a few days. He had tried self-medication without any relief. Eventually, he decided to visit…
Toyin’s encounter with an angel
As a child, I grew up believing that angels lived in heaven with occasional expeditions to the earth. Now, as…
When the unexpected happened, would you accept?
“Doctor, I don’t want surgery, just give me some medicines to wash the cataract away from my eyes so I…
Steroids can cure, maim!
Steroids produced naturally by the body are called hormones. They help your organs, tissues, and cells do their jobs. Your…
Moses many woes on his way to blindness
Moses Africanus had severe itching and had been self-medicating with steroid-containing eye drops for over a year. After reading the…
Can we really save Moses from going blind?
Last week Moses Africanus appealed to Dr. Ben to save him from blindness. Why? He had been having severe itching…
Please, help! I don’t want to go blind
This letter is real. It was sent in by an avid reader of this page. Because of its personal nature,…
How many people will go blind this year?
On Friday, January 20 in Washington D.C., Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th President of the United…
