What causes Dilated Pupils? There's a wide variety of things that can cause dilated pupils. Here are some of the most common ones: Medications The following prescription and non-prescription medicines can cause your pupils to dilate and affect their ability to react to light: • Antihistamines • Decongestants • Tricyclic antidepressants • Motion sickness [...]
DIY Home Projects Thinking of doing up your home in the summer holidays? We recommend that protective eyewear should be worn for any DIY activities where there is a risk of an object entering the eye. These activities include hammering, chiselling, drilling, stripping paint, painting ceilings and laying insulation. Wear protective eyewear and clothing. [...]
Summer sports Whether swimming, sailing, water skiing or scuba diving, it’s important that you take precautions to protect your eyes. • Wear goggles to protect your eyes when in the water as chlorine can irritate the eyes and may cause redness. • Do not swim wearing contact lenses. • Always remove your lenses before [...]
The summer can take its toll on our eyes, whether it comes in the form of hay fever, chlorine in swimming pools or simply increased exposure to sunlight. Here are some tips of enjoying the summer safely: Eye protection Sunlight can increase the long-term risk of developing conditions such as cataracts. Make sure you, [...]
Did You Know Exercise Is Good for Your Eyes — and Your Vision? Research study after study keeps showing that your workout is good for your eyes, too. You know that exercise is good for you — for toning up or slimming down, or for just generally staying healthy and feeling better. You may not [...]
Worst foods for your eyes Just as there are foods that are good for your eye health, like carrots, there are also foods that can be damaging to your eyes. Read on to find out which ones might be lurking in your cupboards even now. Because our eyes are vascular, meaning full of blood [...]
Continuing from last week, people often believe that failing eyesight is an inevitable result of aging or eye strain. In truth, a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce the risk of eye health problems. Here are five more good food types to help you keep your eyes healthy 5. Leafy green vegetables - Leafy green [...]
Can eating healthy food help improve your eyesight? People often believe that failing eyesight is an inevitable result of aging or eye strain. In truth, a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce the risk of eye health problems. 1. Fish - Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help to lower the risk of eye problems. Many [...]
Most children have access to a computer or mobile phone or games device, or television at home. Should you worry about how much time your child spends in front of the computer every day? Kids under age 8 now spend an average of more than two hours a day viewing digital displays. Among older [...]
Computer Eye Strain | EYE COMFORT TIPS To avoid eye strain, at what size should your computer display text? According to computer vision syndrome expert Dr. James Sheedy, it should be three times the smallest size that you can read from your normal viewing position. The best color combination for your eyes is black [...]
