Pterygium
Asian eyes are usually brown. But there is more to that.
In light of Asian Heritage Month, I was invited to speak about eye conditions that affected Asian individuals to TDSB (Toronto District School Board) and TDCSB (Toronto District Catholic School Board) students. Here is a summary of what I talked about:
Asians are more prone to suffer from these eye conditions:
-Myopia (nearsightedness): from more reading and works on visual display terminals.
-Pterygium: from sun/UV damage (see image above).
-Narrow Angle Glaucoma: see previous article here.
-Cataracts: from sun/UV damage, certain medications.
-Diabetic retinopathy: from having diabetes, affecting blood vessels at the back of the eyes.
Dr. Yan L. Liang, BSc, OD
Markham Optometrist
www.wardenoptometry.ca
Contact Warden Optometry to book your appointment today.
In light of Asian Heritage Month, I was invited to speak about eye conditions that affected Asian individuals to TDSB (Toronto District School Board) and TDCSB (Toronto District Catholic School Board) students. Here is a summary of what I talked about:
Asians are more prone to suffer from these eye conditions:
-Myopia (nearsightedness): from more reading and works on visual display terminals.
-Pterygium: from sun/UV damage (see image above).
-Narrow Angle Glaucoma: see previous article here.
-Cataracts: from sun/UV damage, certain medications.
-Diabetic retinopathy: from having diabetes, affecting blood vessels at the back of the eyes.
Dr. Yan L. Liang, BSc, OD
Markham Optometrist
www.wardenoptometry.ca
Contact Warden Optometry to book your appointment today.
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