Have you ever wondered if not wearing your glasses can make your vision worse? If so, you’re not alone. Many people worry that neglecting their glasses might lead to deteriorating eyesight. While the answer generally is no, not wearing your glasses doesn’t lead to any particular damage to your vision, it does mean your eyes […]
Ensuring your eyes are protected from the harsh effects of the sun can be crucial for maintaining your eye health. While most people are aware of the importance of protecting their skin from harmful UV rays, it’s also important to know that your eyes can be equally vulnerable to sun damage. Your eyes can indeed […]
For those with blue eyes, sunlight sensitivity may not just be a figment of their imagination—there’s science behind the squinting. Individuals with lighter eye colours, like blue or green, tend to have greater sensitivity to sunlight. This heightened sensitivity doesn’t only affect your visual comfort but can also have implications for your long-term eye health. […]
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What do you do when you blink and suddenly something isn’t quite right with your eye? Maybe you’ve rubbed it, thinking a speck of dust was the culprit, only to realize your contact lens might be the issue. Before panic sets in, there are a few simple steps you can take to locate that elusive […]
Using expired eye drops may seem like no big deal, but the expiry date exists for a reason. With tight expiration dates on pharmaceutical products, it’s natural to question whether using that dusty bottle of eye solution is truly safe or if it’s better to err on the side of caution. Typically, using expired eye […]
Using expired eye drops may seem like no big deal, but the expiry date exists for a reason. With tight expiration dates on pharmaceutical products, it’s natural to question whether using that dusty bottle of eye solution is truly safe or if it’s better to err on the side of caution. Typically, using expired eye […]
Nighttime driving can be difficult at the best of times, but with high levels of astigmatism, it can become downright dangerous. Astigmatism can distort how lights look at night, creating haloes and blurriness around headlights, traffic lights, and other things a person needs to navigate the roads safely. If you’re not sure if you have […]
If you or someone you know is living with cataracts, it’s likely that at some point, the decision of whether to undergo cataract surgery will come up. While this may seem like a straightforward choice, there are several considerations associated with undergoing this type of procedure. This includes risks such as: Understanding these risks can […]
Cataracts are the clouding of the eye’s natural lens. They develop painlessly and slowly over time, usually due to natural age-related changes in the eye, but can occur for other reasons. The most effective treatment for cataracts is surgery, which involves removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with an artificial lens. Artificial lenses can’t […]
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