FUNDAMENTALS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF LONG AND SHORT SIGHTEDNESS
| Name | Uganda Muslim Medical Bureau |
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| Activity Title | FUNDAMENTALS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF LONG AND SHORT SIGHTEDNESS |
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| Details | Fundamentals in the Management of Long and Short Sightedness (Hyperopia and Myopia)
Long-sightedness (hyperopia) and short-sightedness (myopia) are common refractive errors that affect the way the eyes focus light. These conditions can cause blurred vision at different distances and require specific management strategies to improve vision quality and comfort.
Understanding Refractive Errors
Myopia (Short-Sightedness):
Definition: A condition where distant objects appear blurry while close objects are seen clearly. It occurs when the eyeball is too long or the cornea is too curved, causing light to focus in front of the retina.
Symptoms: Difficulty seeing distant objects, squinting, headaches, and eyestrain, especially when focusing on faraway objects like road signs or classroom boards.
Hyperopia (Long-Sightedness):
Definition: A condition where near objects appear blurry, but distant objects are clear. It occurs when the eyeball is too short or the cornea is too flat, causing light to focus behind the retina.
Symptoms: Difficulty with near vision (such as reading or using a phone), eye strain, headaches, and sometimes blurry distance vision, especially after prolonged use of near vision. |
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| Competence | Occupational and Environmental Medicine |
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| Start Date | 14-11-2024 |
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| End Date | 15-11-2024 |
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| Event Time | 08:45 PM |
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| Location | virtual |
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| Cost (UGX) | 0 |
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| CPD Points | 2 |
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