December 2023 Newsletter
SUMMER EYE SAFETY
With summer comes fun outdoors and cooling off with a swim, but also exposure to the harmful rays of the sun and the risks present in water. Our eyes are also vulnerable to the invisible dangers...
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SURFERS’ EYE
Although often called surfers’ eye, a pterygium does not only occur in surfers, but is a common complaint that can affect anyone who spends a lot of time outdoors exposed to the sun and wind.
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CONTACT LENSES OR GLASSES?
Refractive errors, including shortsightedness, farsightedness, age-related farsightedness (presbyopia) and astigmatism, are the most common vision problems, affecting one in three people worldwide.
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ALCOHOL AND EYE HEALTH
Sharing a celebratory or social drink with family and friends or having a drink to unwind at the end of a busy day is an enjoyable and relaxing experience. Regular overindulgence in alcohol may have more negative consequences...
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WHICH IS THE REAL ME?
The age-old question of whether we truly see ourselves as we are has intrigued philosophers, psychologists and scientists for decades. Many people wonder which version of themselves is more accurate, the one in photographs or the one in the mirror.
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GOOD, BAD OR SOMETHING IN BETWEEN?
Because we’re still celebrating our Rugby World Cup victory, in some ways it’s feeling like 2023 was a good year. Every day when I ask my three-year-old how his day was, his answer is the same: “Good and bad.”
These newsletter articles are authored by EyeMark.
The views and opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the optometrist.