24 Apr 2020
Contact lenses have a remarkable history that goes back more than 500 years.
Learn about how contact lenses have developed over the years from Leonardo da Vinci first conception of the idea of contact lenses to arrive at the remarkably tiny but complex optical devices that we have today.
23 Apr 2020
Fed up wearing glasses or inserting and removing contact lenses daily? If the answer is yes, then you have probably wondered if there is an alternative.
There are two main options to correct vision without the hassle of glasses or the daily insertion and removal of contact lenses, one is extended wear lenses and the other is laser eye surgery.Find out the benefits and disadvantages of Laser eye surgery verses extended wear contact lenses by reading more.
23 Apr 2020
How do Virtual Reality Headsets trick your eyes into thinking that the flat screen, which is just centimeters away, is a three dimensional reality with object meters, or even kilometers away? And how do your eyes react to being tricked this way? Read More
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.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 plants 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.Presbyopia is an eye condition that makes it harder to focus on objects close to you. This usually happens within a few years of your fortieth birthday, but can happen at any point in your life.
Presbyopia is also known as age-related farsightedness or long-sightedness. Objects that are far away are easier to focus on, but objects closer to your face may become blurry or smeary.Here we explain the exactly what presbyopia is, what causes it and what treatments are available.