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).

Salam and good afternoon...

DAMIA OPTOMETRIST WILL BE AT PUSAT KOMUNITI GOMBAK SETIA ON FEB 28, 2010 AT 2 PM... CATCH US THERE! :)

WE WILL GIVE SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR FIRST 50 CUSTOMERS... SEE U THERE! :)

Are we really concern about low vision? do we know what is low vision?

Low vision means visual impairment that even with regular glasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery, performing daily tasks such as reading, cooking, and working seem challenging due to deteriorated central or peripheral (side) vision.

Low vision can range from mild partial visual impairment such as Macular Degeneration, to tunnel vision, for example Retinitis Pigmentosa, and then to total blindness. Low vision can result from a variety of diseases, disorders, and injuries that affect the eye.

Resource taken from Malaysian Association for the Blind

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ABOUT DAMIA OPTOMETRIST

The company was founded by Darmiyantie, a graduate in optometry and consist of few join experts in similar field. The founder has 7 extensive years of experience in optometry, eye care and consultation. The experience in optometry including eye test, multifocal, shortsighted, longsighted, reading glasses, astigmatism, bulk eyewear order, frame to face eye matching consultation, contact lens consultation and children eye care.

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