Introduction: Nigerians and “E go clear” Mentality
Most Nigerians have this “it’s nothing, e go clear” attitude when it comes to health. Especially with the eyes. Unless wahala reach stage 5, you won’t see us rushing to the clinic. Meanwhile, the eyes are not like malaria that paracetamol can suppress. Once damage sets in, sometimes it cannot be reversed.
The problem? We ignore the small, subtle signs until they become big issues. That’s why today, let’s talk about the 7 warning signs your eyes have been giving you — but you’ve been ignoring. If you notice any of these, abeg, it’s time to book an eye test immediately.
1. Frequent Headaches
The problem? We ignore the small, subtle signs until they become big issues. That’s why today, let’s talk about the 7 warning signs your eyes have been giving you — but you’ve been ignoring. If you notice any of these, abeg, it’s time to book an eye test immediately.
2. Struggling to See at Night
Nigerian roads are already dangerous at night, but poor vision makes it worse. If driving at night has become a struggle — headlights looking blurry, streetlights looking like halos, or you just can’t judge distances properly — that’s a big red flag.
Don’t wait until you cause or narrowly escape an accident. Night blindness is often linked to untreated eye conditions like cataracts, vitamin A deficiency, or retinal issues.
3. Constant Red or Itchy Eyes
You can’t be buying “any eye drop” from traffic every week and expect things to change. Persistent redness, itching, or watery eyes aren’t always about dust or “allergies.” They could mean infections, dry eye syndrome, or something more serious.
Instead of wasting money on random eye drops, see a professional. Your eyes are too delicate to be testing chemist solutions anyhow.
Don’t wait until you cause or narrowly escape an accident. Night blindness is often linked to untreated eye conditions like cataracts, vitamin A deficiency, or retinal issues.
4. Blurry Vision (Even Sometimes)
You can’t be buying “any eye drop” from traffic every week and expect things to change. Persistent redness, itching, or watery eyes aren’t always about dust or “allergies.” They could mean infections, dry eye syndrome, or something more serious.
Instead of wasting money on random eye drops, see a professional. Your eyes are too delicate to be testing chemist solutions anyhow.
Don’t wait until you cause or narrowly escape an accident. Night blindness is often linked to untreated eye conditions like cataracts, vitamin A deficiency, or retinal issues.
5. Difficulty Reading Small Print
Are you holding newspapers or your phone at arm’s length before you can see? Or increasing your WhatsApp font size to “senior citizen mode”? That’s a classic sign of presbyopia, which usually starts after 40.
It’s not a curse. It just means your eyes are aging, and you may need reading glasses. Ignoring it only makes daily life harder.
6. Sensitivity to Light
If normal light suddenly feels too bright, or you’re always squinting when you step into the sun, that’s a red flag. Sensitivity to light could be linked to corneal issues, eye infections, or even migraines.
Again, don’t brush it off. Go and test your eyes.
7. Family History of Eye Problems
This one is not even about what you feel right now. If anyone in your family has had glaucoma, cataracts, or other serious eye diseases, your chances of developing the same are much higher.
And here’s the painful part: glaucoma, the “silent thief of sight,” often gives no warning until permanent blindness sets in. The only way to beat it is early detection — through regular eye tests.
Why Nigerians Ignore These Signs
We love to self-medicate. We love prayer and “herbal mixture.” We love waiting until the problem gets out of hand. But ask anyone who has lost their vision — they’ll tell you blindness is not something you pray away.
The real reason most of us ignore these signs is because of myths and fear:
“If I go clinic, they’ll say I need glasses. I don’t want wahala.”
“Eye test is too expensive.”
“Na just small stress, e go pass.”
But like I said before — blindness is more expensive than an eye test.
The Nigerian Truth: Prevention is Cheaper
At Soteria Eye Clinic, we see patients every week who say: “If only I came earlier.” Some people spend ₦100k – ₦300k on surgery for what could have been prevented with a ₦10k eye test.
Your eyes are like gold — once damaged, no amount of money can fully restore them. Prevention will always be cheaper, safer, and smarter.
If you’ve been experiencing any of these signs — headaches, blurry vision, struggling at night, itchy eyes, difficulty reading, light sensitivity, or family history of eye disease — don’t ignore them.
👉🏽 Don’t say “E go clear.”
👉🏽 Don’t say “I no get money.”
👉🏽 Don’t say “I dey see well enough.”
One quick test can save your vision. Don’t wait until it’s too late.
Your eyes are talking. Are you listening? Book your eye test today with Soteria Eye Clinic — professional care that puts Nigerians first.
