Lockdown and home working have caused ‘Dry Eye Syndrome’ to soar
Here’s what Dry Eye is and how to relieve symptoms: More time indoors with the central heating on and staring at a screen for long […]
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Seeing The Signs Of Stress – Four Ways Stress Can Affect Your Eyes
This Stress Awareness Month (April 2021), leading eye expert Dr Andy Hepworth from Essilor.co.uk, shares four surprising ways that stress can affect eyesight… and offers […]
February is Low Vision Awareness Month – Essential tips on common causes and how to avoid them
With February marking Low Vision Awareness Month, as well as Valentine’s Day, vision specialist Essilor.co.uk is encouraging people to show their eyes some love with […]
Is it time to get your teen’s eyes tested?
Lockdowns, increased reliance on digital learning and harder to access healthcare could be leading to a ticking timebomb when it comes to our children’s eye […]
Eye experts warn increased screen time during the pandemic could damage your eyesight
Brits at risk of Computer Vision Syndrome due to excess lockdown screen use Based on Ofcom’s data* revealing that screen time surged more than a […]
Half of UK’s motorists struggle to see when driving in dark
Now that winter is well and truly upon us, millions more motorists are having to drive in the dark, even though over half of UK […]
Five easy exercises to improve eye strain while working from home
Struggle to keep your eyes open? Find yourself squinting at excel? Keep complaining you have headaches? Staring at screens all day can have a bigger […]
Experts warn rise in social media ads for novelty contact lenses could make the bloody eye look a reality on Halloween night
Following a rise in social media ads for novelty contact lenses, Feel Good Contacts is warning Halloween pranksters of the dangers of buying costume contact […]
What are your employer’s legal obligations for eye safety?
Chris Salmon, co-founder and Director of occupational injury specialists Quittance Legal Services, considers the duty of care employers have regarding eyecare in the workplace In […]
Specsavers launches video consultation service open to all
In a UK first, Specsavers has launched a free nationwide sight and hearing consultation service offering access to vital advice and care from optometrists and […]