Category: Health & Information
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400% Mark-Up for Prescription Glasses on the High Street
Prescription Glasses on the high street have a massive 400% mark-up according to an article – “The 5 Biggest Retail Mark-Ups” on Yahoo Finance. More than 32 million people in the UK wear glasses and the majority of these — around 21 million — buy their optical goods from where they have their eye examination…
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Eye Color Facts & Choosing Specs that Enhance Eye Color
Have you ever thought about choosing a frame color for your eyeglasses according to beauty guidelines for eye makeup? Whether you’re male or female, choosing your frames based on your eye color is a sensible yet stylish approach to framing your peepers. Here are a few facts about eye colors and some color-coded guidelines for…
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5 Modern Ophthalmic Instruments
The field of ophthalmology today uses some of the most high-tech pieces of medical equipment on the market. The development of sophisticated laser and digital imaging technology has made the job of optic surgeons easier and has led to safer and more effective eye treatment methods. The following five ophthalmic instruments are among the most advanced and…
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Discovery of a new protein has been linked to vision loss
Glaucoma affects more than 60 million people throughout the world, and what with increasing longevity and ageing populations this number is set to increase. However a new study documented in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has identified a build up of protein called gamma synuclein in a new biological pathway at…
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Eyeglasses: Function and Fashion
Eyeglasses have come a long way from having only a corrective purpose, paying no attention to style to combining practicality and fashion. Available in a variety of styles, shapes, sizes and colors, prescription glasses can help one construe their personal image. The progress made in the eyewear industry has made it possible for people to…
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Glaucoma – Don’t turn a blind eye to the disease!
Glaucoma is categorised as a disorder that affects the function of the eye. The characteristics of Glaucoma produce specific signs and symptoms, and ultimately share a single common feature, progressive optic neuropathy (Damage to the optic nerve). All manifestations of Glaucoma can result in progressive loss of vision if untreated, or undetected, eventually this can…
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How to brighten your SAD day with yellow glasses
Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD, is a type of depression that affects thousands of people each winter. It strikes between the months of September and April, with most sufferers feeling the worst effects in December, January and February as a result of the lack of sunlight and shorter days. For many people, SAD…
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Visual symptoms you should never ignore
The standard advice given to us by our optician is to get our eyes tested every 2 years, but just how seriously do most of us take this recommendation? Just like having regular dentist appointments, people often become complacent about such health checks, justifying it by saying ‘my vision is fine’ etc. The problem with…
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Which Glasses go with Which Face Shapes?
Buying glasses can be overwhelming if you go it alone, trying to pick out frames in a busy optician’s store can be like trying to buy a wedding gown at a wedding fair. Our glasses are pretty important. This is your face we are talking about, and you are probably going to wear your glasses…
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Children’s Vision Neglected
Many parents will be familiar with the importance of immunisations, routine screenings such as hearing tests, weight, and growth charts for their new born not to mention dental health when the time arises, but what about their vision? The Eye Care Trust has warned that one in five children before the age of 12 has…