9 May 2024
As with any medical device, wearing contact lenses comes with responsibilities, in particular, the necessity of regular contact lens check-ups. Here we explain why.
9 May 2024
Although water is essential for life, when it comes to our eyes, and specifically our contact lenses, tap water may pose potential risks. Find out why you are advised not to wear your contact lenses whilst, swimming bathing etc.
9 May 2024
The lenses of glasses and contact lenses are durable, however, although they are sturdy, they are also fragile. A split or broken lens can be an unexpected and unsettling experience, fortunately, this only happens rarely but it's good to know what to do should it happen to you.
Ever wondered why all baby's eyes are blue, how fast do we blink, or what percentage of coloured blind people are male? Thought so.
Here we have explained 24 interesting facts relating to the eyes, great for those wanting to up their general knowledge for the pub quiz.One question that often comes up when trying to decide between contact lenses and eyeglasses is the cost.
Many people wonder if contacts lenses cost less over time than conventional prescription glasses, the answer is somewhat complex and depends on your specific circumstances.Here we compare the cost of glasses verses contact lenses and what else you might want to consider before making your choice.Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, commonly referred to as hay fever, is caused by air-born pollen particles released by trees, grasses, and weeds during specific times of the year.
It generally peaks in the spring months and again in the late summer months if ragweed pollen induced.
Discover which pollen's to avoid and when, plus find out how you can help relieve symptoms.Presbyopia is an eye condition that makes it harder to focus on objects close to you. This usually happens within a few years of your fortieth birthday, but can happen at any point in your life.
Presbyopia is also known as age-related farsightedness or long-sightedness. Objects that are far away are easier to focus on, but objects closer to your eyes may become blurry or smeary.Here we explain what presbyopia is, what causes it, and what treatments are available.