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Glaucoma Awareness
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of sight impairment in the UK and yet early symptoms often go undetected. We’ve prepared this blog to answer some of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) surrounding the condition. What causes glaucoma? Glaucoma is usually triggered by a build-up of eye pressure….
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Cataract surgery reduces the risk of dementia by up to 30%
Research carried out by the University of Washington recently revealed that people who choose to have cataract surgery are nearly 30% less likely to develop dementia than people who decide to leave their cataracts untreated: “Analysis showed that subjects who had cataract removal surgery in either eye were about…
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Why you should be wearing sunglasses all year round
We all know that exposure to the sun without adequate protection can cause irreparable damage to our skin, but not everyone realises that UV (ultraviolet) rays are harmful to their eyes, too. Most of us wear sunglasses during the summer to shield us from the glare of the…
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When is the best time to have cataract surgery?
If you’re reading this, you probably either have a cataract or you know someone who does. As you may already know, a cataract is a clouding of the lens in your eye which is caused by a build-up of protein. This build-up may blur your vision and make…
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Tips to keep your eyes healthy this winter
If you suffer with itchy or dry eyes the chances are that the cold and windy winter months can further exacerbate these symptoms. Even if you manage to dodge hay fever and the other eye health issues that the summer months can bring, you may still find that…
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Living with low vision | National Eye Health Week
Did you know that every day, around 250 people start to lose their sight? Or that more than two million people in the UK are living with sight loss that is severe enough to have a significant impact on their daily lives? Low vision, otherwise known as visual…
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5 ways to manage your eyesight when waiting for cataract surgery
It’s important to note that a delay in surgery, whether it be days, weeks or even a few months, doesn’t put your vision at permanent risk and doesn’t mean that the results of your surgery won’t be as good. We’ve put together five helpful ways that you can protect your eyesight…
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8 essential eye care tips for the summer
Summer is now in full swing, with wonderful hot and sunny weather across the UK, schools soon to break up and the solstice bringing us the longest day of the year. But with the sunshine comes extra risks to your eyes from UV exposure and other dangers which…
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5 ways diabetes can affect your eye health
Nearly 1 person in 25 in the UK has diabetes. If you have diabetes, it’s important to monitor your eye health, because increased blood sugar levels can lead to vision problems such as cataracts, glaucoma, and retinopathy. Diabetes is a disease that affects the way we process food…
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Protect your eyes and prevent cataracts | Top tips to shield your eyes from the sun
We are more aware than ever of the risk of sunburn and skin cancer from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. We all use sunscreen to protect our skin, our options for skin protection are limitless; but it is easy to forget that we need to protect our eyes…
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Caring for someone with cataracts
Carers Week runs from 7-13 June 2021 and is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. You may be a carer for a friend or family member and helping them with…
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Healthy living tips to help reduce the risk of cataracts
You may have given up your favourite snack or treat for Lent, or you may just be looking to make a positive change to your health and wellbeing, but did you know that healthy eating also has many benefits to your eye health too? Whilst you might do this with…
