SPECIAL THANKS... :)

Salam and good afternoon readers!

Today, I wanna say thanks to my mom, my family, my friends and also my patients A.K.A my customers for always supporting and helping me. Thank you so much!

Regards, DAMIA :)

EYEBALL DIAGRAMS...

Hello readers! Just wanna share with you guys simple eyeball diagrams for information purposes. :)

TERM & DESCRIPTION

1. Fovea is the center of the macula and gives the sharpest visio
2. Optic Nerve is a bundle of more than 1 million nerve fibers that carries visual messages from the retina to the brain
3. Ciliary body is the ciliary muscle is a ring-shaped muscle attached to the iris. It is important because contraction and relaxation of the ciliary muscle controls the shape of the lens
4. Iris is the colored part of the eye that regulates the amount of light entering the eye.
5. Lens is a clear part of the eye behind the iris that helps to focus light, or an image, on the retina
6. Pupil is the opening at the center of the iris. The iris adjusts the size of the pupil and controlsthe amount of light than can enter the eye
7. Cornea is the clear part o the iris focusing system located at the front of the eye
8. Sclera is the sclera is a tough white sheath around the outside of the eye-ball. This is the part of the eye that is referred to by the colloquial terms "white of the eye"
9. Choroid is the choroid layer is located behind the retina and absorbs unused radiation
10. Retina is light sensitive-tissue lining at the back of the eye. The retina converts light into electrical impulses that are sent to the brain through the optic nerve

References:

http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/eyediagram/
http://webvision.med.utah.edu/imageswv/sagitta2.jpeg
http://www.ivy-rose.co.uk/HumanBody/Eye/Anatomy_Eye.php

SPORT SUNGLASSES FOR SALE! :)

Reference: Damia6 sport sunglasses
Color : Black, white
Type : Half frame
Price : RM100 ( extra RM10 delivery charges )

Reference: Damia5 sport sunglasses
Color : Gun
Type : Half frame, 1 piece
Price : RM120 ( extra RM10 delivery charges )

Reference: Damia4 sport sunglasses
Color : Black (mild blue)
Type : Half frame
Price : RM110 ( extra RM10 delivery charges )

Reference: Damia3 sport sunglasses
Color : Black
Type : Half frame
Price : RM100 ( extra RM10 delivery charges )

Reference: Damia2 sport sunglasses
Color : Brown, orange
Type : Half frame
Price : RM100 ( extra RM10 delivery charges )

Reference: Damia1 sport sunglasses
Color : Black, yellow
Type : Half frame
Price : RM100 ( extra RM10 delivery charges )


PLEASE EMAIL DIRECTLY TO DAMIA OPTOMETRIST FOR ORDERING PURPOSES :)

darmiyantie@gmail.com

Hello again! DAMIA OPTOMETRIST will be at PUSAT KOMUNITI GOMBAK SETIA on SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 2010 from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm. See you there! :)

Regards,

DAMIA =)

WERE HEAVY MAKE UP EFFECT THE EYE?

This is an interesting topic to be discussed. :)

I believe ladies nowadays like to wear make up and so am I. Make up is an art which can make face more beautiful. Do you agree that if I say eyes is the most prominent facial feature? Therefore, the eye make up is considered to be very important and very interesting facial feature to be discussed. Study showed that the heavy eye make-up favoured by ancient Egyptians such as Cleopatra may have had medical as well as aesthetic benefits, French research suggests.

Actually, make up contain a lead salt. At very low levels, salts produce nitric oxide, which boosts the immune system to fight off bacteria which can cause eye infection. :)

But, study also showed that lead can posed you to risk of health. In theory, lead is a poisonous metal that can damage nervous connections and cause blood and brain disorders.

How about modern make up? The theory will be the same. :)

So, my advised will be like this... If you want to apply make up on your face it will be nice but please don't apply it so heavy. Chill!!! :)



References:

http://www.afriquechos.ch/spip.php?article4549
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8447851.stm

THE IMPORTANT OF YOUR EYEBROW TO YOUR EYES =)

Physically eyebrow is mainly function to prevent moisture, such as salty sweat and rain from flowing into the eye. Surprisingly, the shape of the eyebrow with a slant on the side and the direction in which eyebrow hairs are pointed, make the moisture flow sideways around the eyes, along the side of the head and along the nose. Another interesting info are, the eyebrows also shade the eyes from sunlight and also prevent debris such as dandruff and other small objects from falling into the eyes. :)

Reference:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brow_ridge

HOW FAR CARROTS WORK FOR YOUR EYES

Good morning everybody! Have you heard that carrots can cure your blurry vision? How true is is? Or it is only just a myths?

Unfortunately, carrot cannot improve your vision. However, it can prevent your eyes from getting worse.

Carrots are rich in beta carotene, which can be converted into vitamin A in our body. Vitamin A is important to retina. As we know, vitamin A deficiency is a leading cause of blindness.

Carrots also contain a compound called lutein, an antioxidant almost always paired with zeaxanthin. Studies have shown that eating foods rich in lutein and zeaxanthin can increase the pigment density in the macula-and greater pigment density means better retina protection, and a lower risk of macular degeneration. Other lutein rich foods include kale, spinach, Swiss chard and other dark leafy greens.

What ever it is, eating carrots are still good for your eyesight! :)



References:

http://www.agingeye.net/visionbasics/visionmyths.php
http://health.yahoo.com/experts/joybauernutrition/7197/are-carrots-good-for-your-eyes/

WHAT IS THE FAVOURITE FRAME COLOR FOR YEAR 2009?

Ok guys, I think this is an interesting topic to be discussed. Lets free our mind and start ponder which frame colors most selected in the year 2009? Guess what? Blue? Red? Black? Maroon? Yellow?

Give up?!

Here is the answer... WHITE =)

Agree? You can find it everywhere right? In 2007 most people were looking for white clothes and now it is turn for white frame then. White suits you well. I think this trend will be prolong until the end of 2010. Believe it or not, I am also wearing white frame glasses! Ho ho ho...

GLAUCOMA

Glaucoma is a disease which can steal your vision without sign. Hence, it is known as 'silent killer'.

Glaucoma has been rated the second most common cause of blindness worldwide and the number one cause of irreversible blindness.

Glaucoma is a result of optic nerve damage and some cases is associated with increased preasure of the fluid in the eye. Your intraocular preasure (IOP) should not be more than 22 mmHg or 2.9kPa.

These are common examination to detect glaucoma:

1. Measurement IOP via tonometry.
2. Changes in size or shape of the eye.
3. Anterior chamber angle examination or gonioscopy
4. Examination of the optic nerve to look for any visible damage or
change in the cup-to-disc ratio and also rim appearance and
vascular change.
5. Visual field test


Do you realize that early eye examination can prevent your eyes from glaucoma?

Do you notice that nowadays glaucoma affects more than 67 million people worldwide, 6.7 million of whom are blind?

And reminder for youngsters in Malaysia! Previously, the disease usually affected people above 45, but now even those in their early 20s and 30s are afflicted. :(

"In 2008, a total of 1,269 Malaysians sought treatment for glaucoma in government hospitals while 7,238 went to specialist centres," Deputy Health Minister Datuk Rosnah Rashid Shirlin said (written on Sat, Mar 13, 2010 New Straits Time).