15 Apr 2025
What is Diabetic Retinopathy, and how can it affect your eyesight? Read more to learn how diabetes can affect your long-term eye health and vision, and how controlling your diabetes can preserve your eyesight.
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Astigmatism continues to be a prevalent refractive error worldwide in 2025, with variations observed across age groups, genders and regions.
19 Mar 2025
It is hard to state the exact number of hyperopia cases around the world because of differences in study methods, definitions or group details. Some studies give us more clues on its prevalence than others. So what do the figures suggest?
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.When we use electronic devices, our eyes do not move as much and our blink rate slows down, which can lead to digital eye strain, also called computer vision syndrome. Find out how making some simple changes to your child's screen time can help reduce eye strain and dry eyes.
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.