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Love is in the air… and experts say it’s good for your health!
Relationship therapist reveals physical and mental health benefits of being in love Says being in love can encourage healthier habits Leading UK eye health experts SpaMedica explain how love can positively impact sight It turns out love really can be the best medicine – not just for your…
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10 lifestyle tips to help recovery after cataract surgery
Cataract surgery can be life-changing – but immediately after surgery it’s likely you’ll need to tweak your health and beauty routine to help your eye recover safely and well. Keeping bacteria out of the eye, to avoid infections and reduce any complications is vital. Keep reading for 10…
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North West retirement communities welcome SpaMedica eye experts, as part of a regional tour demystifying cataract surgery
Residents of retirement villages across the North West were visited by eye experts from SpaMedica recently, for an interactive discussion on cataracts – the leading cause of vision impairment and blindness. The sessions were part of a tour called ‘Life Through the Lens’ and addressed how to spot…
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Cataract Awareness Month: Expert Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
June is Cataract Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating people about one of the leading causes of vision impairment and blindness worldwide. SpaMedica is one of the country’s leading providers of NHS cataract surgery and we spoke to their Chief Medical Officer, Dr Alex Silvester, to address…
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How hayfever and allergies affect your eyes – our eye experts explain
If you are one of the millions of hayfever sufferers in the UK, you will know the symptoms – like red, dry, and itchy eyes – can make you miserable. But what you might not know is exactly how hayfever affects eyes, how you can help yourself when…
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Is there any link between cataracts and Dementia?
Having an eye condition, such as cataracts, can have a negative impact on your vision, your independence, and your overall quality of life. But can it also increase your risk of Dementia? According to the Alzheimer’s Society, one in three people born in the UK today will develop…
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Top 5 Vitamins for Maintaining Good Eye Health, According to Ophthalmologists
The benefits of ensuring specific vitamins, minerals, and nutrients are included in your diet are countless. These are not only essential for overall health and wellbeing, but also for supporting eye health and vision. The most common eye conditions affected by poor nutrition include cataracts, Age-Related Macular Degeneration…
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Glaucoma – what you need to know
It’s estimated that more than 700,000 people in the UK have glaucoma, and this figure is likely to increase by 18% over the next decade, according to Glaucoma UK – in part due to an ageing population and more people being diagnosed. Glaucoma can affect anyone, although prevalence…
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SpaMedica Marks Cataract Awareness Month
SpaMedica is the UK’s largest provider of NHS cataract surgery and to mark Cataract Awareness Month, we’ll be explaining what cataracts are, how they can affect people’s day-to-day lives, and the benefits of having cataract surgery. What are cataracts? Cataracts are one of the most common causes of…
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Looking out for his colleague: observant Amit’s rapid action helps Lynsey avoid serious sight damage
Senior optometrist Amit Nakum is committed to providing high quality care for patients at SpaMedica in Chelmsford, yet it was colleague Lynsey Chapman who benefited from his expertise when he noticed her worsening eye condition – and potentially saved her sight from permanent damage. Patient co-ordinator Lynsey, from…
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How to reduce eye strain when working with a computer
Computer screens, tablets, mobile phones, TVs – you name it, it’s got a screen. These days it feels like our entire lives are dominated by screen time, and that’s been leading to an increase in cases of digital eye strain. In fact, recent research sponsored by The Vision…
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AMD Awareness Month: Understanding and Managing Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the main causes of sight loss in older adults. This February, to mark AMD Awareness Month, we’re sharing some important information about the condition, which affects over 600,000 people in the UK. What is AMD? AMD is an eye disease that…
