Doctors usually diagnose myopia before age 20. The condition affects distance vision, allowing you to see nearby objects clearly but making distant ones blurry. Experts estimate that by 2050, short-sightedness could affect 5 billion people, half the global population. Myopia treatments include glasses, contact lenses, or surgery. About Myopia Myopia is a progressive eye disorder […]
April 7th is World Health Day, a World Health Organisation (WHO) advocacy day that each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. For 2025 the theme is ‘Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures’ focusing on the health of mothers and babies. It is our goal here to spread […]
Do you or someone you know have diabetes? Are you aware of diabetic retinopathy? Do you know the steps to take for prevention? In this guide we’re going to cover everything you need to know about diabetic retinopathy, and your eyes and diabetes. What is Diabetic Retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes caused […]
As winter approaches and the days get shorter, you’ll tend to find yourself driving in the dark more often. Driving in the dark or at night can be a lot more intimidating than driving during the day, especially for inexperienced drivers. Dark roads, poor visibility, and glare caused by artificial lights are just some of […]
With Halloween around the corner, you or your children might be busy planning your costume and preparing final touches, but do you know how scary some Halloween costume makeup can be for your eyes? In this blog we’re going to go over advice for keeping you and your child’s eyes safe this Halloween. Halloween […]
Each year, people around the world celebrate World Sight Day on the second Thursday in October. In 2024, it falls on October 10. The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) launched World Sight Day to raise global awareness about the importance of eye care in young people and to inspire children everywhere to […]
If you work on a computer all day or have a teenager constantly on their phone, you’re likely to have heard of ‘blue light’ and maybe even searched for advice on protecting against it. Enter blue light glasses. Blue light glasses have recently been on the rise in popularity due to claims that they can […]
As you get older it’s common to experience changes to your eye health and vision. Whilst genetics and the natural aging process play a role in long-term eye health, there are many controllable factors that can help slow the progress of deterioration. In this guide, we’re going to explain how to maintain your eye health […]
With Back-To-School season just around the corner, keeping your child’s vision healthy is super important. Help your child hit the ground running this new school year with these top tips: Keep Their Eyes Protected Encourage your child to build healthy habits by persuading them to wear 100% UV-blocking sunglasses to protect their eyes against excessive […]
With the days being longer and the clouds in remission (supposedly), it’s officially sunglasses season. But, there are more factors to consider than just style when choosing the best sunglasses to wear. Here we are going to debunk some common myths about sunglasses and point out the most important things to remember when buying a […]
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