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When they reach a certain age, many children who wear glasses become conscious of their looks and ask if they can wear contact lenses instead. For parents unsure about how to answer this requests, an article on All About Vision explains some of the things you should consider when making this decision. Technically speaking, children’s eyes can deal with contact lenses from a very young age – even practically from birth, in some extreme cases. More important than age, then,… Read More ➝
A new eye app invented by two Australian students could be put to use in rural areas as well as developing countries to help prevent anaemia. The app, invented by 22-year-olds Jarrel Seah and Jennifer Tang, has earned the students a prize of US$50,000 and a meeting with Bill Gates after it won awards in Microsoft’s global student technology competition, GeekWire reported. Called Eyenaemia, the app can be used for screening for anaemia – a deficiency of healthy red blood… Read More ➝
We might be more used to pouring it on pancakes or using it to alleviate the symptoms of a cold, but according to a team of optometry researchers from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Health Clinics, honey could also be used as a remedy for dry, red and sore eyes. Clinical Optometrist Dr Julie Albietz has been studying the benefits of antibacterial medial honeys on the surface of the eye for over ten years. She will be leading two… Read More ➝
We’ve all heard the old wives’ tales that carrots are good for your eyes and watching too much TV will make your eyes square. But how do you separate fact from fiction when it comes to looking after your eye health? Myth 1: Reading in poor light is bad for your eyes Although it can lead to eye strain, making them tire quicker, there is no evidence to suggest that reading in dim light will cause any long-term damage to… Read More ➝
If you’ve been given a prescription by your optometrist, choosing whether to opt for glasses or contact lenses can be a difficult decision. There are many factors you will need to take into account; such as lifestyle, comfort, budget, appearance and convenience. If you have dry or sensitive eyes, you may find that glasses are an effective solution, as contact lenses can cause problems with this. Glasses will also reduce the need to touch your eyes, decreasing any chances of… Read More ➝
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