We’re all guilty of spending too much time on screens, but excessive screen time can wreak havoc with the health of our eyes. From dry eyes to strained eye muscles, to headaches and more, screens can have a lot to answer for. How can screen time affect your eyes? If...
As we grow older we begin to notice our body requiring a little more support than it once did, including with our eyesight. It is important to know what happens to your eyesight as we age and to book regular optician appointments to keep it in check. If you have any...
If you’ve recently had an eye test, you might be looking at your eye prescription chart. With letters, numbers and lots of acronyms, you’d be forgiven for not knowing what it all means. Often coming across as another language in itself, your eye prescription chart...
When you have a young family, you might feel like there’s an endless list of to-dos. From vaccinations to dentist’s appointments and more, it’s no wonder you might be overwhelmed. One of the things you might be wondering, is what age your child should have their first...
Take steps to improve your ear health now to prevent problems in the future. How to take care of your ears this World Hearing Day and beyond. With International World Hearing Day on the horizon, now is the perfect opportunity to focus on one of our most important...
Many people experience having dry eyes, and while it often isn’t serious, there are ways to help. In this blog we will be answering two questions: ‘What are the symptoms of dry eye?’ and ‘How to treat dry eyes?’ What Are The Symptoms Of Dry Eye Before knowing how to...
Losing our vision is something that frightens many of us, but very few of us actively take steps to preserve our eyesight. While you might think there’s nothing you can do to protect your peepers, the great news is, there is. If you’re looking to keep your eyes...
If you find yourself constantly questioning, “do I need reading spectacles?” then it could be worth booking a visit to your optician for an eye examination. Struggling to read close up text can make daily tasks a little more challenging, as you may find yourself...
It’s fair to say that we’re now using screens more than ever before. Whether we’re working from home on our laptop, catching up on news over lunch or lying in bed flicking through Facebook, there doesn’t seem to be a place where there isn’t a screen. With so much time...
Knowing when to book an eye test for yourself isn’t always easy. Perhaps you’ve been getting headaches and put it down to dehydration, or blurry eyes down to tiredness – just two of the things that can happen when it’s time to get your eyes tested. If...
