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That’s the problem with October. That and the fact that it’s too hot, it’s too cold, the flowers are early, the rain is late… Apart from our tendency to complain about everything, the problem with October is that it often feels like nothing’s really worth it. Not at this point in the year. Sign up […]

THE BLINDING TRUTH ABOUT FIREWORKS Whether its Guy Fawkes, Diwali, New Year’s Eve or a family celebration, as the end of the year draws near so does the season of sparkle and the dazzle of fireworks. Fireworks elicit a sense of awe and wonder as we ‘ooh’ and ‘aah’, but what optometrists hear all too

Over 25% of the world’s population wears glasses to correct vision problems caused by a refractive error. Refraction is the bending of light rays as they pass through one object to another. In the eye, the cornea and lens bend light rays to focus them on the retina, the nerve layer at the back of

When astronauts blast off into space, they leave behind fresh air, blue skies and gravity, but they also experience a range of physical effects including back ache, bone loss, balance problems, headaches and changes to their vision. Symptoms such as blurry vision, difficulty focusing and changes to the prescriptions of their glasses are collectively known

Every November, World Diabetes Day reminds us of the simple truth that our eyes can reveal more about our health than we might imagine. For people living with diabetes, or at risk for diabetes, the eyes can reveal the signs of diabetes and diabetes-related eye disease before noticeable symptoms appear. The eyes are the only

A group of children was asked what is special about their eyes, and their answers were both interesting and amusing. One child said: “To make sure Mum’s not sneaking broccoli into my dinner,” while another responded: “So we can watch cartoons”. “Without eyes, hide-and-seek would be just seek,” was one thoughtful comment. With regard to