Dry eyes occur when the eyes either don’t make enough tears, or the quality of the tears produced is reduced, which means the tears can evaporate rapidly from the surface of the eye, allowing the eyes to dry.
With around 147,000 cases of skin cancer in the UK per year as a nation we have become very good at applying sun cream to protect our skin from harmful UV.
OCT scans are something independent opticians have been doing for quite a few years now so we wanted to write a bit about the importance of having one as part of your routine eye examination.
This is something that contact lens wearers across the globe have been asking about for a very long time, and it’s certainly something I didn’t think I’d see in my lifetime.
Every driver is responsible for ensuring that their vision meets the specified minimum requirements. If you notice or suspect any change in your vision, visit your optometrist as soon as possible.
There’s more to eye nutrition than just carrots. We thought we would explore which foods boost your eye health and help protect against sight-threatening diseases.
Dry eye affects at least 1 in 5 adults and is more common in women than men. It may occur as a result of insufficient tears production but more commonly is related to poor tears quality.
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok