Why Do I Get Dry Eyes In Winter?
Dry Eye Syndrome can occur in winter, as well as other periods when the weather is particularly dry. Just like your skin, your eyes can become dry when exposed to crispy air or toasty central heating. Discover how dry eyes occur and what you can do to protect yourself this winter. Winter is on its […]
Lower Your Golf Handicap With The Right Lenses
If you’re looking to lower your golf handicap, get an edge by wearing the right eye wear. Specially designed golf sunglasses can help enhance your performance on the green and help you sink that 40 yard putt. Blinding sunlight, break on the green, frequent changes between light and shadow, reflections off the water hazards. Golf […]
How to Protect Your Eyes During a Solar Eclipse
On 21st August, the earth will experience a solar eclipse! This exciting celestial event occurs rarely and happens when the moon and the Sun line up. The result is the moon appearing to block the sun. In ancient times it was considered one of the worst of omens and the herald of the end times. […]
The ABCs of Sunglasses Protection
When you’re looking for a new pair of sunglasses, style is very important. Are you a fan of Ray Ban? Buy Maui Jim on a whim? Whatever your style, remember that sunglasses, in addition to looking awesome, are designed to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays. What are UV Rays? UV rays are light […]
Macular Week 2017: AMD Symptoms and Types
This week (26th June – 2nd July 2017) is Macular Week and the theme this year is Smoking and Sight Loss. Find out more about Macular Week and how you can get involved to help raise awareness of the link between smoking about sight loss. Macular Week is organised by the Macular Society to help […]
Driving with Diabetic Retinopathy
As is the case with any eye condition, you need to ensure that you’re fully informed about any potential changes to your vision when it comes to driving. With our roads getting busier, staying safe is the number one priority and a lot of that comes down to your vision and the health of your […]
Diabetes Week 2017: Diabetic Retinopathy Part 1 – Types, Symptoms and Screening
What is Diabetic Retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy is a complication that can affect people who have diabetes. It damages the blood vessels in the back of the eye, called the retina, and is caused by having high blood sugar levels. If left undiagnosed or untreated, retinopathy can lead to blindness, but it usually takes years before […]
Diabetes Week 2017: Diabetic Retinopathy Part 2 – Treatment and Eye Care
Been diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy? Discover more about the condition and understand more about how it can be treated, and how you can take the best care of your eyes for the future. Is Retinopathy Reversible? Generally speaking, retinopathy isn’t reversible. However, there are treatments available which can prevent the condition from worsening. One possible […]
Tips for Healthy Eyes
There’s so much advice around about how to stay healthy and look after yourself, but most of that focuses on larger areas of your body. What about your eyes? Despite being only a very small part of you, your eyes need looking after too. After all, you only get one pair so make sure you’re […]
5 Problems only Contact Lens Wearers Understand
If you’re a contact lens wearer, you understand the joy and the freedom they give you when compared to glasses. So much so, it’s likely you couldn’t imagine going back to glasses full-time! However, whilst you love them dearly, there’s no doubt they can cause a few annoyances you’d rather not have to deal with. […]