Showcase 54 | May 2013 www.womanthismonth.com All in the Eyes AMERICAN MISSION HOSPITAL As the scorching heat sets upon us, WTM sits down with a leading hospital’s ophthalmologist to learn how we can protect our eyes. American Mission Hospital maintains a century long commitment to provide quality, affordable medical services to the Kingdom’s residents. The hospital boasts an eminent panel of doctors specialising in various fields of ophthalmology. Dr Manoj Kurian Philip explains protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays can go a long way in preventing many conditions. “It is always worthwhile to invest in good quality sunglasses, especially polarised ones as it selectively blocks sunlight and its reflection. Staring directly to the sun or to any object that reflects the sunlight is harmful to the eyes, even when you are wearing sunglasses,” says the ophthalmic surgeon. Refractive errors in children are treated after a detailed refraction with the prescription of glasses or contact lenses. Among the older generation, common conditions are various types of infections, particularly due to the changes in weather conditions. Infections in adults are treated with antibiotic drops and ointments. In extreme cases, steroid medication is required due to negligence by patients in the early stages of infection. Dr Manoj finished his undergraduate studies from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore and completed his diploma and masters in ophthalmology from J J M Medical College, Davangere. The surgeon then attained a paediatric ophthalmology fellowship from Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai. Call 17 248-110 or 17 248-121. Ground-breaking Cleaning YAQUBY STORES Steaming is a hassle-free way of cleaning up sticky spills without the need for a traditional mop and bucket. The Bissell Steam Mop is designed to effectively clean all surfaces, giving you a spotless floor in a jiffy. With its sleek design that fits into any home, the mop lives up to Bissell’s reputation of floor care tools; all you need is water to clear and disinfect. The thick green mopping pad works on vinyl, ceramic tiles, hardwood and laminated flooring. Capable of removing tough and sticky messes from hard surface floors, the must-have appliance is easy to put together and even easier to operate. It covers a large surface area, has good edge cleaning features and its reusable pads are machine washable. Health conscious home owners will love that the machine doesn’t leave any chemical residue or steam cleaning fumes; best of all, it comes at a very affordable price. Carpet owners need not fret even if they stained their valuable Persian rug, the mop is safe for use on fibres. It deodorises and refreshes with great ease and efficiency. For vinyl floors, dirt needs only a quick burst of steam to be removed, leaving it dry and streak-free. On ceramic tiles, the thick cloth shows its strength with less pooling in the grout lines. Hardwood and laminated flooring works well with the trigger option. This releases just enough steam to allow the floors to dry quickly while at the same time preventing any damage. Call 17 582-250.
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