Our Blog
My Eye Exam To-Do List
I used to treat eye exams like optional errands — something I’d get to “when things settled down.” They never did. One afternoon, after squinting at my laptop for the hundredth time, I finally made a small list. First: book the appointment. No postponing.Second: write...
Lens Thickness vs. Prescription Strength — Why So Thick?
The first time I held my new glasses, I turned them sideways and stared. “Why are they so thick?” I asked, slightly disappointed. I had imagined something slimmer, lighter — almost invisible. My optometrist smiled and explained what no one had told me before. The...
Why Are My Eyes Aching Even With My Glasses?
I remember the frustration clearly. I had my glasses on, prescription updated just months ago — yet by evening, my eyes felt tired and sore. I thought, Isn’t this what glasses are supposed to fix? One afternoon, after rubbing my temples for the third time, I decided...
Iritis (Anterior Uveitis): When Redness Isn’t “Just Tired Eyes”
I almost ignored it. My eye was red, slightly painful, and unusually sensitive to light. I blamed long hours and too much screen time. But the discomfort felt deeper — not the usual dryness or irritation. By the next morning, the light from my window felt sharp,...
Aniridia: When the Light Feels Too Bright
I remember how he squinted even on cloudy days. While other children ran freely in the sun, he searched for shade. His eyes looked different — darker, almost blending into the pupil. His mother once whispered to me, “He was born this way. It’s called aniridia.”...
Heterochromia: When One Eye Tells a Different Story
I noticed it the first time we met. One eye was warm brown, the other a soft gray. I tried not to stare, but curiosity won. She smiled and said, “It’s called heterochromia.” She had grown up answering questions about it — some fascinated, some confused. But to her, it...
When Last Did You Check Your Eyes?
I couldn’t remember the last time I had an eye test. Years, maybe. Life kept moving — work deadlines, traffic, screens, responsibilities. My eyes adjusted, or so I thought. It started with small things. Words on my phone looked softer. Night driving felt stressful....
See Love Clearly This Valentine
On Valentine’s morning, she leaned closer, squinting at the handwritten note he left on the table. “You really need glasses,” she laughed. He smiled, but later that day, they found themselves at the clinic — together. What started as a light joke became a gentle...
Can I Wear Contact Lenses If I Have Dry Eyes?
I used to love the idea of contact lenses — until my eyes told a different story. By midday, they felt gritty, tired, and uncomfortable. I assumed contacts simply weren’t for me. During an eye exam, I learned something reassuring: dry eyes don’t automatically mean no...
Clear Vision, Clear Love: A Gift That Lasts a Lifetime
I remember a few Valentine's Days ago, a gentleman walked into our Ikeja clinic, looking for a truly special gift for his wife. He didn't want the usual flowers or chocolates; he wanted something that said, "I care about your well-being, now and always." He told me...
Couples That See Clearly Together, Stay Together
Last Saturday at the clinic, they walked in laughing. She complained he kept holding his phone too far away. He teased that she squinted at restaurant menus. It was playful — until the eye test began. When they sat side by side during their exams, something shifted....
Love Is in the Air… But Is Your Vision Clear?
This morning, I watched a couple walk into the clinic laughing. He squinted at the form in his hand. She teased him, “You need glasses, not romance.” We all laughed — but she was right. Love makes everything feel brighter, softer, warmer. But blurry vision? That’s not...
A Packed Gift for Your Loved Ones
Last weekend, I wrapped a small box for someone I love. It wasn’t perfume. It wasn’t shoes. It was something quieter — a comprehensive eye exam voucher. At first, it felt unusual. Would they even appreciate it? But then I remembered how often we say, “I’ll check it...
Seeing Clearly Again: My Journey to Vision Correction
I still remember the day I realized the world wasn’t supposed to look blurry. I had blamed stress, long hours, even poor sleep. But when I squinted at a street sign that everyone else could read clearly, I knew my eyes were trying to tell me something. At the clinic,...
Why Do My Glasses Fog Up So Much — Even with Anti-Fog Claims?
He walked in laughing, but clearly frustrated. “I paid extra for anti-fog lenses… yet every time I step outside or wear a mask, I’m blind for five seconds!” I smiled because I hear this a lot. Fog happens when warm breath meets cooler lenses, creating tiny droplets...
Free Eye test at ENNY EYE CARE IKEJA AND IKOYI is on every Friday
At Enny Eye Care, we believe that clear vision is the foundation for a successful year. In fulfillment of our quest to make premium eye care both accessible and affordable, we are pleased to announce that our Free Eye Test remains available...
Bifocal Adjustment Issues — A Story Your Eyes Might Know
The first day I wore my bifocals, I thought something was wrong. The floor felt closer. The stairs looked steeper. I kept tilting my head like I was searching for the “right angle” to see clearly. Reading was suddenly easier, but walking? That felt like a new skill I...
February 4 — World Cancer Day, Your Eyes Can Tell a Bigger Health Story
Today, the world unites to raise awareness about cancer — and many people don’t realize that cancer can affect the eyes too. Certain eye cancers, such as ocular melanoma and retinoblastoma (in children), may begin silently with little or no pain. Early signs can...
The Question I Hear Most: “Can I Change My Eye Color?
It's a question I get asked surprisingly often at Enny Eye Care, whether I'm in Ikeja or Ikoyi: "Doctor, can I change my eye color?" It often comes from a curious teenager, or sometimes an adult admiring a unique eye shade. And truthfully, it's a fascinating thought,...
Bladeless LASIK: A Clearer View, Gently Achieved
“I’m scared of anything sharp near my eyes,” he admitted during his consultation. I smiled and told him something that immediately changed his expression — modern LASIK doesn’t use a blade. That surprise alone brought visible relief. Bladeless LASIK uses advanced...
Love Your Eyes More This Month
At the start of the month, I caught myself doing something familiar—rubbing tired eyes after hours on a screen. I paused and thought, When was the last time I truly paid attention to my eyes? Not just noticing when they hurt, but caring for them on purpose. That same...
Simple Exercises That Support Healthy Vision
A few months ago, a patient sat across from me and sighed, “My eyes are always tired.” She wasn’t sick. She just spent long hours staring at screens, reading, and working through the day like most of us do. Instead of jumping straight to solutions, I asked her to try...
My Journey to Clearer Vision: Supporting Visual Skills Through Guided Vision Therapy
I remember a young patient, a bright student from Ikeja, who came to Enny Eye Care experiencing difficulty with reading. Although her vision was clear on standard eye testing, further assessment showed that her eyes were not working together as efficiently as they...
The Unwelcome Guest: When My Contact Lens Cracked
I still remember the day clearly. I was at work, deep in thought, when suddenly—ouch! A sharp, foreign sensation in my eye made me blink furiously. It wasn't the usual dry eye irritation; this was different, more aggressive. Panic started to bubble. Had something...
Onions and My Eyes Don’t Agree
I should have known better. The moment I started slicing the onions, my eyes began their usual protest. First a sting, then a blur, and within seconds, tears I didn’t ask for. Cooking dinner suddenly felt like an emotional moment for no reason at all. Later, I...