Author: james
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Top 5 Ways to Keep Your Dog’s Eyes Healthy
Dogs can be affectionate, fun and loving. However, just like us, they can also suffer from health issues. If you have a dog, then you’re no doubt used to treating him/her for fleas, ticks and worms. You probably also have them vaccinated annually to protect against diseases such as Infectious Canine Hepatitis and Kennel Cough.…
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The History of Contact Lenses
Contact lenses are incredibly popular nowadays, but have you ever thought about their origins? As you’ll discover below, the development of contact lenses is a fascinating story filled with inspiration, perseverance – and timing. The Da Vinci Codex Go back more than 500 centuries to the year 1508 where contact lenses were first born. The same…
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How to Protect Your Eyes from Screen Glare
Have you ever bought yourself a shiny new laptop, tablet or mobile? If the answer is yes, then you may have experienced a scenario similar to this: You unpacked the device from its box, powered it up, and were instantly mesmerised by how everything was beautiful and new. However, after using the device for leisurely browsing…
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Allergies & Contacts: Top Three Tips To Help
If you suffer from allergies, you’ll know very well that spring, summer, and autumn are the most hazardous seasons for reactions. During this time period, airborne pollen can trigger hay fever and its distressing symptoms such as itchy, red eyes, sneezing, and running nose. In addition to the risk of hay fever, you may also be sensitive to…
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Could Spending Too Much Time Indoors Be Damaging Children’s Eyes?
A new scientific study has indicated that children who spend too much time indoors may be putting their eyesight at risk for short-sightedness (myopia). The study, conducted by the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, discovered that a specific cell in the retina may dysfunction if insufficient natural light is received. Scientists believe that the cell…
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New Imaging Technology Could Revolutionise Eye Health
Eye health is more important than ever. With the latest statistics suggesting that a blindness epidemic is on the horizon, it’s evident that more needs to be done across the globe towards improving the way we screen eye diseases and disorders. In answer to this, researchers at the University of Rochester have been developing a…
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Everything You Need to Know About: Cataracts
Every year over 300,000 cataract operations are performed in the UK, making the surgery the most common surgical procedure in Britain today. Although cataracts can affect people of any age, it is in later life that many of us will develop the condition. This guide will explore the essential facts about cataracts, helping you to…
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Glassesgate: Cristiano Ronaldo Could Be In Trouble Over Specs Worn At Contract Signing
There are many moments that spring to mind when we shout out “I was there” or “where were you,” such as the Queen’s coronation in 1953 or who shot Mr. Burns at a pinch. Moments in history when time stood still just for one second. How about the contract unveiling of one of the best…
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SPEX Sees New Dating App For Glasses Wearers
Dating and love is very much in the air around winter time. You know, that feeling of snuggling up to someone over a roaring fire with Bing Crosby’s dulcet tones on the wireless. Many strive for the ultimate companion by taking to social media and dating apps to broaden their horizons. Ranging from Tinder to JCrush,…
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Snapchat At It Again With launch of Bizarre Vending Machine
One of the hottest products gaining as much momentum as a runaway freight train is Snapchat’s sunglasses. This video capturing eyewear has taken the social media world by storm. Continuously hitting the headlines, Snapglasses has gone one step further in the run up to the holiday season. As if taking videos on the move was…