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Contact Lenses for the Holidays
The holiday season is upon us and a lot of spectacle wearers complain that their specs “get in the way” while on holiday, and the risk of losing them makes them even more inconvenient. Daily disposable contact lenses are a great option during the holidays because you’ll wear them in the morning, and throw them […]
Multifocal lenses – Frame Fit
How your frame is sitting on your face determines how well you can see through your multifocal lenses. If your frame is skew, the two eyes are not looking through the same part of the lens, resulting in distorted vision. If your frame is sitting too long on your nose, the reading portion on your […]
UV Dangers and Solutions
The dangers of UV and Blue Light continue to be underestimated, mainly because we often don’t pay attention to what doesn’t cause us immediate pain or discomfort. Prolonged exposure to UV light may result in conditions such as Cataracts, Macular Degeneration, Pterygium (pictured). Prevention is always better than cure, be UV smart, protect your eyes […]
Pseudo Myopia
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a condition where your distance vision is blurry and your near vision is clear. Myopes generally wear spectacles or contact lenses to see clearly. When we spend a lot of time looking near, whether we’re reading or working on the computer, our eyes stay focussed (accommodated) on the short distance for […]
Causes and Symptoms of Hyperopia
Causes of Hyperopia Farsightedness occurs when light entering the eye is not focused onto the retina (the back of the eye). If the eye is too short, or the front of the eye (the cornea) is too flat, the light will not focus where it should, meaning the eyes need to compensate (focus harder) in […]
Hyperopia- What is Farsightedness?
Hyperopia Hyperopia, also known as farsightedness, is a common vision condition in which you can see far objects clearly, but objects nearby may be blurry. The degree of your farsightedness influences your focusing ability. People with severe farsightedness may be able to clearly see only objects a great distance away, while those with mild farsightedness may […]
Blue Light Cutting Solutions
Screen time: Try to reduce the amount of time spent in front of screens and take frequent breaks when working, to rest the eyes. Filters: Screen filters are available for smartphones, tablets and computers. They reduce the amount of blue light given off from these devices. Anti-reflective lenses: Spectacles with blue light cutting anti reflective […]
Blue Light and Children
Children spend a lot of time staring at screens, be it remote learning, gaming, etc. They too are vulnerable to the effects of Blue Light. Children’s natural lenses do not absorb as much blue light as the adult lens, meaning more of this harmful light reaches their retinas. Children also suffer the symptoms of digital […]
Effects of Blue Light
How does blue light affect our eyes? Almost all visible blue light passes through the cornea and lens reaches the retina. This may affect vision and too much exposure to blue light could lead to: Digital Eyestrain: Blue light from computer screens and digital devices can decrease contrast leading to digital eyestrain. Retina Damage: Studies […]
Blue Light.. Intro
What Is Blue Light? Light is made up of electromagnetic particles that travel in waves. These waves emit energy and range in length and strength, the shorter the wave length the higher the energy. Every wavelength is represented by a different colour being: violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red. The human eye is […]