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  • A happy elderly woman smiling whilst wearing her sunglasses

    Why you should be wearing sunglasses all year round

    16 / 02 / 22

    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…

  • SpaMedica surgeon taping an eye shield onto a SpaMedica patient after carrying out a successful cataract surgery

    When is the best time to have cataract surgery?

    11 / 12 / 21

    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

    13 / 11 / 21

    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…

  • Elderly woman rubbing her sore eyes with one hand whilst holding her glasses in the other hand

    Living with low vision | National Eye Health Week

    19 / 09 / 21

    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

    13 / 07 / 21

    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…

  • Elderly gentleman giving a piggyback to an elderly female as they both laugh in their sunglasses

    8 essential eye care tips for the summer

    13 / 07 / 21

    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…

  • Person using a blood glucose monitor

    5 ways diabetes can affect your eye health

    13 / 06 / 21

    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…

  • Elderly couple walking with their arms around each other smiling in their sunglasses

    Protect your eyes and prevent cataracts | Top tips to shield your eyes from the sun

    13 / 06 / 21

    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…

  • Delighted SpaMedica patient with eye shield post surgery being supported in a wheelchair by a SpaMedica employee

    Caring for someone with cataracts

    03 / 06 / 21

    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

    13 / 03 / 21

    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…

  • A SpaMedica Optometrist examining the eyes of a SpaMedica patient with a slit lamp

    Why you should have regular eye tests and other health issues eye tests can identify

    13 / 06 / 20

    Eye tests are vital because you may not feel any pain or discomfort when something is wrong with your eyes. A visit to your optician for an examination is an important health check that may detect initial signs of eye conditions before you’re aware of any symptoms. It…

  • A person holding open one of their eyes whilst instilling eye drops

    Dry eyes and how you can treat them

    17 / 02 / 20

    What are dry eyes? There are 2 types of dry eyes (or chronic dry eyes). They are both common eye infections. The first type of dry eye occurs when there is a deficiency in tear production, which means you’re not able to provide enough lubrication to your eyes….