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Ranking of universities in M'sia

http://www.topstudylinks.com/Top-Universities-in-malaysia-c136.aspx

Intro : Ju Lyn

Oh Emm Gee! i am so lazy to write stuff bout me.. but if i didnt do so, Nana will keel me! Anyhow, my name is Lim Ju Lyn, ppl call me Ju. So i guess u can do so too :D I am Hannah's sidekick, i always kick by her side. Currently i am doing Sem 6. So far so so only. I will skip the height and weight part okay ._. What about me is that i like cheerful human beings. Don't la come to school with ze STARE that will scare people off. I did STPM *counting using fingers* ... *still counting* ohh!! 4 years ago. Time practically teleported not flies :| funny facts bout me is that, i like to eat Milo powder and the Chinese character in my name is meant for guy. And i sit behind Dee Dee in the living hall of our condominium XD

TIPS TO SURVIVE IN NIOS IS TO BE YOURSELF!

and um... you buy me ice cream, i will like you :D
since everyone posted some pictures, i feel obliged to do so too T___________T

here goes!

charity walk :D

studied until highlighter also got blunt! WTHWTHWTHWTH

bunch of us working for visual screening for the orang asli kids :)



KTHXBAI!

Free Contact Lens!

NIOS Optometry Clinic is offering FREE contact lens fitting!
Patients will get one month contact lenses free.
The fittings are done by the final year students.
Contact lenses are sponsored by CIBA VISION.

Make your Appointment Today!

Intro: DeeDee

'Ello everyone,

I'm DeeDee aka Diana aka one of the sailors on Captain Hannah's 'ship' XD So I was asked to give an introduction about who am I and stuffs. Here goes...

Currently, I'm in the second semester of my third year Optometry degree course (oh my god! so fast?? *reality strikes*). I come from a town rich in history+nyonya food+satay celup+ice kacang+chicken rice ball --> Malacca! Give me a call if you happen to drop by, I can bring you to places with the best food in the world, ok maybe not the world, but Malacca IS the world to me! It wasn't easy to be far away from home. For the first time, I have to do practically EVERYTHING on my own, from cooking to taking care of myself whenever I fall sick. But with the help of friends around me, I'm able to adapt fast.*woohooo...shopping! KL is all about shopping right?lol!*

Time flies and here I am, struggling to catch some breath and preventing myself from drowning in the sea of exams and assignments but worry not, am still pretty alive! Instead of writing paragraphs of what had happened for the past 2 years, let me show you in picture form, for a picture speaks a thousand words!

Walk With The Blind annual event

Posters Competition in conjuction with World Optometry Day.

My group won First prize!*give some applause will ya?:P*

Our beloved lecturers Mr. Ramprasat and Ms. Preetha from Chennai, India

Having steambot with all the batches. From the front: Ju, Nana, Me and Chian Yen.

There are lots more, maybe I will add it into the picture gallery later on. For now, that's so much about Me. Tuluu~~

Best of luck,

DeeDee

Intro: Nana Here!

Aloha Friends!

This is Nana aka Hannah, your "Captain-in-Charge". Well, only in charge of the blog. I used to imagine I was Captain Crunch and saved everyone from evil boring breakfast. Shhh.. That's our secret.

Right. I'm in my Final Year in this Optometry Degree, when I grow up (graduate) I want to study culinary arts, lol, just joking! No! Really!! Anyways, back to the point, being the pioneering batch we faced a lot of difficulties. There were all kinds of problems, from facilities to the lectures. Standing where I am today, looking back 3 years, NIOS has really improved and I hope (touchwood) it will keep improving and become a world class institution for Optometry.

Here's a little bit of how my last 3 year in the National Institute Of Ophthalmic Sciences was:

A very simplified version of cataract surgery

BV: Tropias Versus Phoria

Here are 2 great videos to help you understand Tropias and Phorias better.

Part 1


Part 2

Pray for Japan

"People in Japan on Saturday were looking for loved ones and assessing damage
Fears grow for survivors after reports that one power plant may be leaking radiation
Japan is still being rattled by aftershocks after its worst quake on record
Tsunami watches are still in effect a day after waves moved six miles inland"--CNN

[12:00 a.m. ET, 2:00 p.m. Tokyo] The death toll from the 8.9-magnitude earthquake that hit Japan rose to 433, the nation's Kyodo News reported Saturday. At least 784 are missing, Kyodo said, citing police.

[11:01 p.m. ET, 1:01 p.m. Tokyo] At least 398 people are dead and 805 are missing after the massive earthquake in Japan, the Kyodo News Agency reported Saturday. Earlier, the news agency said the death toll from the massive earthquake would likely surpass 1,000.

This is a so dedicated to those in Japan.
May God's Mercy and Protection be with you all.

Products: 141 Eye Wear Clinic

141 Eyewear is a company that helps children in need, who have eye problems. When you buy a pair of frames, they give a pair of glasses (including the eye exam and corrective lenses) to children in need, one for one, as their name implies. 



http://141eyewear.com/

http://www.facebook.com/141eyewear

Eye Care: Cold or Hot compress for dry eye?

As we already know, hot/cold compress can help relieve dry eyes but the question is, What is the difference between the two?

Hot Compress
Tears are made up of 3 layers. The oily layer is produced by the Meibomian oil glands in the eyelids. This is the outer most layer that forms the outermost layer. It's main function is to prevent evaporation of the other 2 layers of tears.

The hot compress helps stimulate the oil glands and help prevent clotting of oil. This helps retard the evaporation of tears and also improve blood circulation which in turn helps to relax the eyes.

It would be difficult to fall asleep when your eyes are strained. At this time, compress a warm tower on your eye lids to relieve your eye strains. It would help you to rest better.

Cold Compress

There are many factors that can contribute to the development of dry eyes. For example, when you are preoccupied with your work, as when you stared at a computer, you would blink less often.


Something as simple as that can cause a serious dry eyes condition. The symptomsdeveloped include redness or burning; decrease quantity of tears; and difficultyreading because of discomfort.

In such situation, try the cold compress method to relieve the “heat” around your eyes. Cold compress helps to regulate the blood circulation around your eyes and relieve the strains in your eyes.

When you are applying the compress method, relax your body. Rest comfortably, try doing the cold compress method first, then follow by the hot compress method. You will feel great!

*For both compress methods, you would need a clean tower, place it in cold water or warm water of about 50 degree Celsius. 

~Taken from "Hot And Cold Compress Of Eyes @ http://www.eye-exercises-for-good-vision.com/hot-and-cold-compress-of-eyes.html"

Our Picture Gallery Has Moved!

Come See them @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/niosc-optometry/

Streamboat Dinner

1st Optometry Student Conference

World Optometry Day 2010

Assessment Schedule for Batch 1 Student 14-17 March 2011

Batch 1 Student:
Please take note for the presentation schedule.

Presentation: Ophthalmology and Low Vision
MONDAY 14 Mar
     Group 1: 11.30am
     Group 2: 2pm

TUESDAY 15 Mar
     Group 6: 10am

WEDNESDAY 16 Mar
     Group 4: 10am

THURSDAY 17 Mar
      Group 5: 10am
      Group 3: 2pm

Optometry Clinic for final year students

Semester 7 students have a module called "Optometry Clinic". Each student is supposed to do a full optometry clinical workout of at least 50 people by the end of the year.

The procedures that are included are:
1. History Taking
2. Entrance Test
3. Refraction
4. Vergence Test
5. Funduscopy
6. Slit Lamp Examination
7. IOP
and additional test like OCT and Visual Field will be done if necessary.

We need volunteers to be our subjects. All vision examinations are free!
Please contact us if you will like to volunteer your eyes!

Our beloved tutor and nurse!
From left Puan Azima and Ms Sheila

Not forgetting our lovely and sweet Puan Amalina

Event: Eat for CHARITY! Eat for Sight!

Hey there kiddies!

As we all know food makes the world go round and being true to our Malaysian heritage, beginning late March, the "Eat for Charity" campaign will commence. This will include pizza day, eat for sight week and many other food related events.

If you have any idea or comments please share them with us.

Contact us @ niosc.optometry@gmail.com

"Feeding your eyes is the most important thing you can do to ensure good vision.

The foods you eat contribute directly and indirectly to your continuing eye health, or they can contribute to declining vision, eye disease, perhaps even blindness.
A diet rich in fruits and vegetables, herbs, spices and fish contributes directly by supplying certain vitamins, carotenoids, minerals and essential fatty acids to your eyes.
A diet loaded with saturated fats and sugar lacks many of the antioxidants necessary for eye health, which will lead to a buildup of free radicals.
It also offers or creates substances that put your eyes at risk, such as arterial plaque, which leads to restricted blood flow through the blood vessels of the eyes.
Foods also contribute indirectly to eye health by doing such things as supplying substances that regulate your blood sugar, high levels of which are directly implicated in diabetes-related eye diseases and can increase your risk of developing glaucoma.
By feeding your eyes the following foods, you'll be providing good to excellent antioxidant support for your eyes.
Vegetables for Eye Health

• Green beans
• Broccoli
• Brussels sprouts
• Carrots
• Celery
• Chili peppers
• Collards
• Corn
• Dandelion leaves
• Kale
• Leeks
• Leaf lettuce
• Mustard greens
• Peas
• Spinach
• Squash
• Sweet peppers
• Sweet potatoes and yams
• Tomatoes
• Turnip greens

Fruits for Eye Health

• Acerolas
• Apricots (dried)
• Blueberries and Bilberries
• Cantaloupe
• Guavas
• Kiwis
• Lemons
• Persimmons

Herbs and Spices for Eye Health

• Dill
• Oregano
• Parsley
• Turmeric

Fish for Eye Health

• Salmon
• Albacore Tuna
• Mackerel
• Sardines

Taken from: http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/feeding-your-eyes.html"

Funny Picture: the Exam the wouldn't End

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Optometry Joke 1

Taken from the Calgary sun,

LAUGH A LITTLE

Jimmy the old snake went to see his optometrist.

"Doc, I need something for my eyes," explained Jimmy. "I can't see well these days." The optometrist fixed Jimmy up with a hip pair of horn-rimmed glasses and told him to come back in a couple of weeks for a follow-up visit."

"I'm very depressed, doc," Jimmy complained.

"What's the problem?" asked the optometrist. "Didn't the glasses help you?"

"The glasses are fine," Jimmy wailed. "But I just discovered I've been living with a water hose the past two years!

Bad Optometry 2

Don't Worry We Wouldn't Do This To You

Don't worry people! We know better than to do this! So RELAX! This is just for fun!

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Eye Care for Adults of All Ages

Taken From AOA (American Optometry Association) 

"Eye Care for Adults of All Ages: What Consumers Can Do Nowto Help Preserve Eye Health and Prevent Vision Loss LaterThe American Optometric Association recommends yearlyeye exams and offers tips to help promote eye and vision health in recognition of Save Your Vision Month
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (February 24, 2011) – Vision plays an important role in many aspects of daily life. From morning to night, the eyes are working hard to process information. In fact, according to the American Optometric Association’s (AOA) American Eye-Q® survey, 46 percent of consumers indicate eyesight is the sense they worry most about losing. With consumer sentiment so focused on eye health, protecting the eyes and vision should be an important part of overall health care for Americans of all ages.

Age plays a major factor when caring for vision. Patients in their 30s experience very different eye and vision issues than patients in their 60s. To treat current conditions and combat future diseases, patients should take the appropriate age-related steps to help keep their vision as healthy as possible.

“It’s easy to incorporate steps into your daily routine to ensure healthy eyes and vision,” said Elise Brisco, O.D. “Eating right, exercising and visiting your local eye doctor every year can help keep your eyes and vision strong. Overall, people can help their visual system age gracefully through these preventive tips.”

According to the AOA, there are specific tips to follow to preserve eye health and vision based on a patient’s age.
 20s & 30sThe majority of adults in their 20s and 30s can correct vision problems by wearing corrective lenses, either contact lenses or eyeglasses. However, that doesn’t mean they don’t need to worry about preserving their vision for the future.

Similar to other organs in the body, the eyes are generally healthy in people in their 20s and 30s. At this age, it’s important to take proactive steps to protect eyesight and vision. For example, eating foods rich in six nutrients ― antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, essential fatty acids, vitamins C and E and the mineral zinc ― can boost eye health throughout life. Foods rich in these nutrients include broccoli, spinach, kale, corn, green beans, peas, oranges and tangerines.

Smoking is a bad habit that exposes the eyes to high levels of harmful chemicals and increases the risk for developing age-related macular degeneration and cataracts in the future. Finally, remember to wear sunglasses to protect against harmful UV radiation. Studies have shown that exposure to even small amounts of UV rays over time increases the chance of developing cataracts and other diseases and disorders. In fact, sunglasses are considered one of the most important anti-aging tools.
   40s & 50sPeople often begin to notice vision changes around age 40, with a chief complaint being difficulty seeing while reading or doing close work. This normal change in the eye's focusing ability due to age, called presbyopia, will continue to progress over time. Other vision changes often experienced by those in their 40s and 50s include, difficulty seeing far away, problems seeing in low light or at night, sensitivity to light and glare, and for women, the risk of dry eye increases after menopause. An optometrist can easily test patients for proper prescriptions, offer suggestions on how to reduce sensitivity to light and glare and prescribe various treatments to ease the symptoms of these disorders.

Adults over age 40 may be particularly at risk for developing eye and vision problems if they have chronic or systemic conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure. Additionally, many medications have ocular side effects, especially those for health conditions like high cholesterol, thyroid conditions, anxiety or depression and arthritis.

In addition to continuing to follow the healthy habits established earlier in life, adding an exercise regimen to one’s daily routine is important to keep overall health and vision in shape. Also, patients in this age range should be knowledgeable about any eye diseases that run in their family and should discuss them with their optometrist.

60s and beyondAt this age, it is especially important for patients to be vigilant about seeing their optometrist to check for the onset of diseases like age-related macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma. Many of these conditions have no early symptoms, developing painlessly. For many patients, the first noticeable sign of glaucoma is loss of vision. At this point the vision loss is irreversible, making it critical for patients not to wait to see their optometrist.

With approximately three million Americans diagnosed with glaucoma, 10 million  with macular degeneration and more than 50 percent of the population likely to develop cataracts by age 80, the most important step to take during these “golden” years is to visit an optometrist at least once a year for a comprehensive eye health exam. Depending on family history and risk factors, the doctor may recommend checkups more than once a year.

“Early detection and treatment is the best way to maintain good vision at any age,” said Dr. Brisco. “Seeing a doctor of optometry yearly will help keep patients on the path to healthy eyes and vision throughout their lives.”

To find a nearby doctor of optometry, or for additional information on eye health, please visitwww.aoa.org."

Bad Optometrist!

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mecical to optical :D

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Laser Surgery?

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