Tag: eye health
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Top 5 Tips For Caring For Your Eyes When Working At A Screen All Day
As a result of advancements in technology and digital media and the impact that has had on the changing workforce, many people now spend a significant time at their desks working away at the mercy of a computer screen. Even those who do not work in office jobs may have to encounter screens from time…
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The Pros & Cons Of Laser Eye Surgery
More than 30 million people worldwide have chosen to have laser eye surgery since the technique was introduced over 30 years ago. If you’re unfamiliar with laser eye surgery, here are the essential facts: The technique works by using a laser to adjust the shape of the cornea (the transparent front part of the eye).…
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Warning: Keep Contacts Away From Water
In order to keep your contact lenses sterile – you must prevent them from coming in contact with water. Unfortunately, it’s often too easy to let convenience take the upper hand over safety. For example: you’re running late for a night out with friends, and you need to take a quick shower before heading out. But,…
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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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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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The Biggest Eye Health Myths… Busted!
From telling us that carrots make us see in the dark (which is kind of true by the way) to telling us not to sit too close to the TV, our parents have been telling us all sorts of strange things about how best to look after our eyesight. But which of these things contain fact…
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What is Corneal Sunburn and How Can We Prevent It?
Corneal sunburn or a ‘corneal flash burn’ is essentially sunburn on your eye. The clear layer covering the front of your eyes forms the cornea and this area can be damaged from over exposure to sunlight and UV radiation.When this happens, symptoms include pain as well as temporary loss of vision. To prevent cornea sunburn,…