Five signs your child may need glasses They close one eye when trying to focus. Your child places themselves close to the TV. They struggle at school. They rub their eyes. They hold a book up very close to their eyes to focus.
Retina facts: Ten things you didn't know You can get freckles under your retina, and these are known as choroidal naevi. Your retina is part neural tissue and like your brain cannot regenerate. The retina is made up of 10 layers each with a very specific function. Light passes through the nerve layer before being [...]
Ten tips for healthy eyes Not only will your optometrist check you for glasses but they will screen you for any eye diseases Protecting your eyes from harmful ultraviolet light can prevent cataracts and macular degeneration 90% of all eye injuries can be prevented by wearing protective safety goggles Smoking is linked to [...]
Five Eye Symptoms You Should Never Ignore This is a sign of retinal detachment and requires urgent surgical correction This can be a sign of many serious eye conditions such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy or a blockage in a retinal vein This is a sign of amarosis fugax - a fleeting loss of [...]
