Category: Health & Information
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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…
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Contact Lenses and Glasses: A Match Made in Heaven?
There are a lot of articles floating around the web which try to compare contact lenses and glasses. But do they miss the point? Contact lenses and glasses have different qualities, making them well suited for different situations. But really they work great together. Even if someone prefers to wear their contacts all the time,…
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The Mind’s Eye
So, is it really moving or not? Well if you’re reading this, you’ve probably worked out that it’s not, that it’s just an optical illusion, created using perspective and colour to disorientate your mind and trick your senses into believing that it is really moving. In this instance, our mind’s eye, or our sense of…
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Eye Protection for the Ski Slopes
Eye protection while on the ski slopes is crucial. Your eyes can be damaged by the snow, wind, cold, sun and glare. Unexpected circumstances, such as whipping tree branches, falling ice and thrown snowballs can also injure eyes. Because your eyes require a high level of protection, what are some of the things you should…
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Reasons To Wear Sunglasses in the Winter
In winter months, the sun is sitting lower in the sky. It is also arching across the sky at a completely different angle than during warmer months. This can give your eyes more sun exposure during the day if you are outside for extended periods of time. According to Dr. Susan Taub, MD, assistant professor…
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Our Top 5 Eye Disorders to Look Out For
Having healthy eyes is something that is often overlooked by those of us who have good enough vision to not think twice about it. For some people however, eye health is as much a concern as heart health or any other vital part of the body. Though we may overlook eye issues, it is important…
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Video Guide: How to Measure Your PD (Pupillary Distance)
When buying new prescription glasses, you will need to know your Pupillary Distance (PD) measurement. Simply put, this is the distance between the centre of your pupils. To help you understand the process of measuring your PD we have put together a short video showing you (with the help of another person) how to measure…
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Sunglasses for Babies & Children by Cébé
Cébé have recently launched a new range of Sunglasses featuring special Melanine lenses for superior protection for babies’ vulnerable eyes. Up until the age of 14, the eyes of babies and young children are still developing, and are extra-sensitive to intense light. UV radiation and blue light are the most dangerous of the sun’s rays,…