Children receive over three quarters of new knowledge through their eyes. This information could be in a book, on a whiteboard, on a computer screen, in a powerpoint presentation, or in a video. Teachers also use body language and hand movements to emphasize important points. Hence, if your child cannot see clearly they may experience… Read More
Vision correction used to be a matter of assessing the performance of each eye in terms of a perfect score of 20/20 vision. The optometrist was then able to work out the thickness of glass required for each eye so that spectacles would adjust for any imbalance, and the wearer would enjoy near-perfect vision. These… Read More
Have you been worrying if you’ll soon need to buy a pair of reading glasses? Are these letters getting a little fuzzy? Don’t be scared if you start realizing you can’t read up close. Don’t panic! This is something that a lot of people start realizing sometime in their life, whether they’re young or old…. Read More
Dry eyes are a common condition when your tear glands don’t produce enough tears to keep your eyes lubricated and moist. Tears are composed of four components, each of which serves a purpose: water for moisture, oils for lubrication, mucus to spread the moisture evenly across the eyes and antibodies to stave off any infection…. Read More
In our quest to become more energy-efficient, we have been developing and introducing better lighting systems for homes and offices. Each system purporting growing to be better than its predecessor in terms of light quality, longevity and power consumption. But, perhaps in this well-intentioned mission to reduce our carbon footprints, we have been amiss at… Read More
Eye safety and protective eyewear are not concepts that we keep present in our everyday life until there’s a problem with our eyes or sight, but for those who work in a hazardous environment or practice risky sports that is something that needs to be taken into account every single moment. Those who work in… Read More
In our teens leading to our twenties and our thirties, our vision can start to blur. This is usually correctable. Hence, it is a good idea to consult an optometrist about remedial action soon. In some cases, the root cause could be gradual thinning of the cornea. The solution may be one or other form… Read More
Sunglasses are not just to “look cool”, or be able to shield a bit of the sun. Some inexpensive glasses barely filter the UVs and we have to squint (hello wrinkles). Prescription sunglasses are both stylish and protective. Not to mention they are adjusted to your eyesight, which adds to comfort. When you think about… Read More
Although mentions of scleral contact lenses date back as far as the 1800s, it took over a century so technology could solve the problem of insufficient oxygen flow. Ultimately, materials were developed to overcome the challenge, and scleral lenses are now an alternative to corneal RGP and soft lenses. What Are Scleral Contact Lenses? They… Read More
Makeup is made to bring out the natural features of your eyes but unsanitary practices can ruin and damage your beautiful healthy eyes. Looking beautiful might be the ultimate goal, but eyesight and makeup are not always compatible. Here are a few tips in order to enhance your natural beauty and protect your eyes. What… Read More
