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This is a very common condition where the eyeball and the inside of the eyelid become infected which simply means that the whites of your child’s eyes can become pink or red. Top three most common causes of conjunctivitis in children A virusBacteriaThe common cold What are the tell-tale signs your kids have conjunctivitis? A child may
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca or dry eye syndrome as it is commonly known is quite a common condition. It happens if tears in the eyes evaporate quickly or if the eyes don’t produce sufficient tears. This makes the eyes dry out and become irritated, swollen and red. Symptoms of dry eyes to look out for The following are symptoms to look out for if you
Our sight is one of our most important senses, and losing it has a disruptive impact on the lives of millions. From less moderate cases that can be simply corrected with glasses, to full blindness, sight loss affects many people in different ways all around the country, but does where you live make a difference? We’ve delved into the latest NHS data to
Brain teasers are so much more than just fun (even though they really are!) - they are also a great workout for the brain, the memory and the eyes. Think you’ve got sharp eyes and an ever sharper brain? Put it to the test with these three brainteasers. The average time to complete all three was 1 minute 54 seconds and the quickest time was 1 minute and 6
Did you know that more than 50% of glasses wearers say that they don’t feel confident about having to drive at night? It is a common fact that the environment changes after dark and problems with glare can affect your eyes. How can the dark affect night-time driving? How can the dark affect our vision? Here's a few of the top issues raised by
You wouldn’t think that visiting your local optician is such a big deal, but for many people it is something they have to do or are nagged to do by family and friends and for some it is something they really want to do as they want to update the glasses that they have been wearing day in and day out for many few years. However, it is shocking to think
Accidents, cancer or even genetic issues can leave people with one eye, rather than two. This means they need to constantly adapt their situation to any challenges this creates. It also means that they have to be especially conscious of anything that could impact negatively on the health and functioning of their remaining eye. If you are missing an
1. I have my diabetic eye test at the hospital every year. Do I still need an eye test with my optician? The answer to this one is most definitely YES! In most cases, diabetics are sent for a ‘Diabetic Retinopathy Screening’ every 12mths. This involves having drops in your eyes to widen your pupils and then having a photograph taken of your retina. This
More than 10 million people in the UK regularly suffer from headaches. If it has been some time since your last eye examination, a routine sight test can help to detect if there is an ocular cause for headaches. Your optometrist can find out if your headaches are due to an uncorrected refractive error (spectacle prescription), ocular muscle imbalance or
By using the OCT, optometrists have the potential of picking up abnormalities at an earlier stage, usually leading to better treatment outcomes. OCT is especially useful for anybody who is worried or has a family history of: Macula degenerationGlaucomaDiabetic retinopathyMacula holeOptic nerve diseaseRetinal tearsVitreous detachmentsFloatersAny
What is Myopia? Who gets myopia? Can it get treated and will it get better? These are just some of the questions that opticians get asked daily. In short, the definition of Myopia (short-sightedness) is where the eye is longer than normal or the cornea is too steep, meaning that light rays focus in front of the retina. In real terms, this means that near
The eyelids are thin folds of skin which cover and protect our eyes. They have muscles controlling their movement up and down known as the levator palpebrae. This can either be done via an involuntary or voluntary action of our nervous system. Each eyelid will have a row of eyelashes at the margin which has a function of heightened protection from dust and
Many people do not think about the foods or vitamins they should be consuming when it comes to eye health but luckily many of the vitamins you need for eye health are very similar to the ones for your overall health and wellbeing. We have comprised a list of the best vitamins and antioxidants for eye health and the foods you can commonly find them in
Many people underestimate the importance their local practice could play in their vision and eye health. It is a very common thought that opticians can only test your vision and that people can tell themselves when their vision has worsened. This, of course, is not true. Opticians can detect a number of eye health and body health problems from looking at
What is high cholesterol? High Cholesterol is a type of fat in the blood, your body naturally makes all the Cholesterol it needs but some foods contain this type of fat which can cause blood flow problems. If your Cholesterol is too high, it will build up in your arteries and this is what causes the blood flow issues. How does an eye test detect
