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Summer is now in full swing, with wonderful hot and sunny weather across the UK, schools soon to break up and the solstice bringing us the longest day of the year. But with the sunshine comes extra risks to your eyes from UV exposure and other dangers which…
Nearly 1 person in 25 in the UK has diabetes. If you have diabetes, it’s important to monitor your eye health, because increased blood sugar levels can lead to vision problems such as cataracts, glaucoma, and retinopathy. Diabetes is a disease that affects the way we process food…
We are more aware than ever of the risk of sunburn and skin cancer from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. We all use sunscreen to protect our skin, our options for skin protection are limitless; but it is easy to forget that we need to protect our eyes…
Carers Week runs from 7-13 June 2021 and is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. You may be a carer for a friend or family member and helping them with…
You may have given up your favourite snack or treat for Lent, or you may just be looking to make a positive change to your health and wellbeing, but did you know that healthy eating also has many benefits to your eye health too? Whilst you might do this with…
Eye tests are vital because you may not feel any pain or discomfort when something is wrong with your eyes. A visit to your optician for an examination is an important health check that may detect initial signs of eye conditions before you’re aware of any symptoms. It…
What are dry eyes? There are 2 types of dry eyes (or chronic dry eyes). They are both common eye infections. The first type of dry eye occurs when there is a deficiency in tear production, which means you’re not able to provide enough lubrication to your eyes….
Every day, nearly 200 people in the UK develop a condition that can lead to visual impairment or even partial blindness. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of irreversible sight loss in the UK and Europe – a new study by the British Medical Journal estimates that…
What is age-related macular degeneration (AMD)? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an incurable disease that results in the loss of vision. AMD is caused by the degeneration of the macula, which results in loss of central vision and the fine details in your sight. Visualising age-related macular degeneration…
Cataract definition: a medical condition – usually age-related – in which the natural lens of your eye turns into a cloudy lens. People often experience cataract symptoms such as yellowy blurred vision and a halo around lights. Your concise guide to cataract information This is your concise guide…
Smoking and its impact on eye health seems to be one of the topics at the top of the eye health awareness agenda this year. Earlier this month, the Association of Optometrists (AOP) launched a public eye health campaign to address the link between smoking and vision loss….
Cataracts are one of the most common treatable causes of vision impairment among older adults around the world. Improving vision with cataract surgery has broad implications, from reducing falls to improving cognition. A study published in 2018 looked at the link between familial relationships, social connections and the…