Author: arnfox
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Measure Your Pupillary Distance with MIRA today
Did you know that MIRA, the next generation of measuring Pupillary Distance (PD), is already live in our webshop since the beginning of March 2018? MIRA is a smartphone application which can measure your Pupillary Distance (PD) with only using your smartphone and a mirror. PD is the distance between the centres of the pupils,…
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The Age of the Bionic Eye
We’ve all seen sci-fi films which feature a bionic eye one way or another, but who knew it would actually be developed and is now giving blind people the gift of sight once again! Oxford’s John Radcliffe hospital has been undergoing trials for a new pioneering implant – an electronic, ‘bionic’ implant, which has been…
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18 Struggles That All Glasses Wearers Can Relate To
The struggle is real guys, and we know it. I have a love-hate relationship with my glasses. Like most people, I like the fact that I can, y’know, see things. But that doesn’t mean that they aren’t the most annoying restrictive things anyone can wear. Check out my 18 most traumatising struggles – I bet…
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The Super Sci-Fi Future of Eyewear
According to CBS News there are currently more than 149 million adults who wear eyeglasses. Most non-eyeglass wearers assume that this means people usually have one pair of prescription glasses, but this isn’t necessarily so. Actually, as many as 50 million people needing prescriptive eyewear carry multiple pairs of glasses: one for reading, another for…
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5 Tips for Eye Health and Maintaining Good Eyesight
Good healthy eyesight is what we all need and want. It’s so important that you continue to have good eyesight because as you get older, you will still want to see wonderful new things. Follow some of these tips to having healthier eyes. 1. The first tip is to make sure you get nutrients with…
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Protecting Your Eyes from Technology
Just about everything we do now days has something to do with technology. Whether it’s checking your shopping list on your smartphone, playing the latest video game, watching your favorite show, or simply doing your job, you use technology. This can take a toll on our eyes since they weren’t designed to focus on 2-deminsional…
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Top Tips For Choosing The Best Eyewear For Running
Before running either on a treadmill or out and about, it is wise to make sure that you have all of the right equipment. Some of this equipment can help you to perform at a higher level, and some of it will allow you to work out without the fear of an injury. You will…
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3 Ways to Reduce Your Chances of Experiencing Blurry Vision
Blurry vision is a nuisance, but can also seriously impair nearly every aspect of daily life — from causing headaches and eyestrain to making it difficult and dangerous to drive. If you are experiencing unexplained blurry vision, first and foremost, visit your doctor. Blurred vision can stem from numerous medical problems that should be diagnosed…
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Medical Study Shows That Yoga At Work Can Help To Reduce Eye Strain
Sitting in front of the computer for 8 to 12 hours can take its toll on your body. One of the most common discomforts suffered by many is eye strain. By regularly performing simple yoga exercises, you could effectively reduce the discomfort that comes with prolonged use of the computer. Medical Study A study conducted…
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Top Tips to Avoid Eye and Back Strain in the Office
Image Source: ExplainingComputers.com When considering the physical demands of various careers it may seem like fire-fighters and ditch-diggers experience the most strain. While there’s no doubt that that hard labour, lifting and continuous movement will result in bodily fatigue, the effects of sitting stationary at a desk and working on a computer can also be…