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: Treatment for AMD and how to reduce your risk of getting it
As it’s Macular Week 2017 (26th June – 2nd July), here at Eyesite we’re helping the cause by raising awareness of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). This condition affects over 600,000 people in the UK and is the leading cause of vision loss. With so many people living in the UK with Age-Related Macular Degeneration, it’s […]
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 […]
What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)?
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss for people over 50 in the western world. It occurs when the delicate cells of the macula – the small, central part of the retina – become damaged over the years and stop working. The macula is responsible for picking out fine detail, so […]
Mythbusted: Vision and Eye Health
Do carrots really help you see in the dark? Does Eye Yoga actually work? In this blog we’ll be taking a look at some of the myths about eyes and eye care. Daily Eye Exercises & Eye Yoga There has been no evidence to suggest that muscular eye exercises and ‘eye yoga’ will improve your […]