Tag: Dry Eyes

  • Ways to Keep Your Vision Clear this Winter

    The need for winter eye care isn’t exactly news to our industry. But with the latest research on dry eye syndrome and blurry vision, it’s important for everyone to take extra precautions in 2016. Temporary blurred vision is far more likely to occur in wintertime, according to eye researcher Sharon Kleyne and this increase in eye problems…

  • 9 Quick Fixes for Tired Eyes

    There are many causes of tired eyes or tired looking eyes, including computer eye strain, lack of sleep, wearing the wrong contact lenses or not having an up to date glasses prescription, extended periods of intense work / study, or just general eye fatigue. If you’ve been suffering from the symptoms of tired eyes lately…

  • Eye Drops: A Guide to Using Them Properly

    Dry eyes, itchy eyes, tired eyes, computer-related eye strain. These are just a few of the symptoms that so many of us experience today. The increased used of digital technology, computer screens, smartphone and tablet technology has been reported to be damaging to our eye health and could open the doors to serious eye conditions for the…

  • 5 Steps to Improve Your Computer Work Space (for Better Eye Health)

    Computer related eye strain is a growing problem amongst our generation. With more and more people working with digital technology everyday, it’s important that we consider the best ways to improve our workspace and work desk area. Whether you’re regularly using desktop computers, laptops, tablets or smartphones, using these types of screens for intense periods…

  • Workplace Eye Wellness Month: 5 Tips for Healthy Eyes at Work

    Did you know that March is officially Workplace Eye Wellness Month? We’re almost at the end of the month, but there’s still time for us to tell you about eye health in the workplace. Whether you work at a desk or not, eyes can be easily damaged by excessive computer time or the incorrect use…

  • 5 Ways to Treat, Soothe and Manage Blepharitis

    Blepharitis is a common condition, one which occurs with 1 in every 20 patients who complain of eye related problems at NHS GPs. This condition causes the eyelids or the corner of the eyes to become red, sore, itchy and inflamed and it can cause eyelids to stick together. Signs of Blepharitis are swelling around…

  • 7 Lifesaving Products for Tired Eyes or Dry/Irritated Eyes

    Whether you get dry eyes and irritation from your contact lenses, suffer from Blepharitis or another medical condition, or you just struggle with general eye discomfort, there are plenty of products out there that can help to soothe your symptoms. Here are our top 7 lifesaving products for tired eyes or dry/irritated eyes, and they’re all affordable…

  • 5 Quick Exercises for Tired Eyes in Winter

    There are many reasons why you might get tired eyes in the winter time; from the dryness of the air outside and lower humidity levels in the home (which can cause dry eye syndrome) to straining our vision for driving and other activities that we might do in the dark, wintertime can really take a toll…

  • How to Deal with Dry Eyes

    Do you ever get an uncomfortable, itchy feeling in your eyes at the end of a long day? If this happens regularly, then you may be suffering from dry eyes. Eye dryness occurs when the eye doesn’t produce tears properly or when the tears evaporate too quickly. It can range in severity and is caused by many…

  • Common Eye Health Problems that You Need to Know About

    The key to good eye health for the whole family starts with having the right pair of prescription glasses and having good eye health education. Having something go wrong with your eyes (or your child’s eyes) can be a terrifying or worrying experience when you don’t know what the diagnosis is or what the causes…