As we age it’s only natural to assume that our eyesight, just like the rest of our body, will start to let us down. However, it can be dangerous to attribute changes in your eyesight just to age. That means that if you have flashes, spots, blurriness, or floaters you should book an appointment with your optician to get your eyes checked.
Blue light glasses: are they worth it?
There is tons of anecdotal evidence from people who have been using blue light glasses to suggest that wearing them can significantly reduce headaches, migraines, and eye strain in particular.
Don’t skip the eye test during COVID-19
An estimated 4 million eye tests have been missed over the last few months of COVID-19 – are you one of them? Looking after your eyes is so important.
How young is too young for your child’s first contact lenses?
As a parent, you want to do everything that you can to help your child enjoy a high standard of living. That’s why it’s always essential that you take the time to make intelligent choices on their behalf. For example, have you ever thought about getting your child contact lenses? Then you might worry about it being too young.
Eyesight and your lifestyle: what you need to know
Half of UK adults have no idea that your diet can affect your eyesight. A poll of 2,000 adults found 49 per cent are clueless when it comes to the nutrients and vitamins which can boost eye health.
Demystifying myths about contact lenses
Contact lenses have been around since the 1930s and have undergone several changes since. However, there a lot of myths surrounding contact lenses. Personally, I’ve worn contact lenses for 20 years now – which sounds like ages now I’ve typed it!
Looking after your eyes
Eyes are very important to us, so we have to be careful to look after them. One of the ‘lines’ I remember from my childhood is my dad always saying to me “eyes are precious, we only get one set so we have to look after them”. It totally stuck with me and I frequently […]
What’s in your first aid kit?
What do you have in your family’s first aid kit? Do you have a separate one for the children? What are your family must have products, those things you just couldn’t do without? Are there many products in your first aid kit you can use on all the family? I tend to have a ‘grown […]