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    Protect your eyes and prevent cataracts | Top tips to shield your eyes from the sun

    13 / 06 / 21

    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…

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    Caring for someone with cataracts

    03 / 06 / 21

    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…

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    Healthy living tips to help reduce the risk of cataracts

    13 / 03 / 21

    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…

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    Why you should have regular eye tests and other health issues eye tests can identify

    13 / 06 / 20

    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…

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    Dry eyes and how you can treat them

    17 / 02 / 20

    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….

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    Understanding age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

    13 / 02 / 20

    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…

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    Three reasons why we must raise awareness about age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

    04 / 02 / 20

    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…

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    Cataract Information: 7 Facts You Need To Know About Cataracts

    14 / 11 / 19

    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…

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    The Association of Optometrists (AOP) tackle smoking and eye health in their first public campaign

    18 / 07 / 19

    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….

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    Cataract surgery, eye health and social connections | How our family may help us to see the world

    14 / 04 / 19

    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…

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    The most common eye conditions in the elderly

    15 / 01 / 19

    Over 2 million people in the UK are currently living with some form of vision loss which is impacting their daily lifestyle. Even if you are not currently living with an eye condition, it is important to be aware of the various conditions that might one day effect…

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    Cataracts and depression | Sight loss linked to poor mental health in the elderly

    13 / 12 / 18

    In a previous post, we highlighted how vision loss can affect an individual’s quality of life and dependence, as well as increasing their risk of fall and injury. But, it can also have a detrimental effect on an individual’s mental health. Here we explore the relationship between cataracts…