Not wearing sunglasses Too much exposure to Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is a real threat to vision. It can damage the eye’s surface tissues. Cataracts and eye cancers can eventually form from too much UV exposure. Luckily, wearing 100% UV or UV400 protection sunglasses is an effective way to protect your eyes while enjoying the [...]

Wash your hands thoroughly and dry them well.   Use the middle finger of your dominant hand to gently pull down your lower eyelid on one eye.   While looking up, use the index finger of that same hand to gently pull the lens down to the white part of [...]

Thoroughly wash and dry your hands. You can often blame uncomfortable contacts to be foreign body sensations in the eyes. To ensure you don’t transfer anything into your eyes and to minimize your risk of eye infections, get your hands washed and make sure that they are dry. Scoop the first [...]

Eye Pain Infrequent and mild eye pain is typically no reason to panic, but if you experience pain in your eyes that is either intense or ongoing you should make an appointment with your optomerist. Pain can sometimes indicate that your eye is infected, or be a warning sign for [...]

HAVE A FIRM GRIP When cleaning your glasses, hold the frames by gripping the nose piece. This way you can avoid accidentally bending the frame. If the glasses are bent out of shape, they will start to look funny and might also feel uncomfortable. USE BOTH HANDS Frequently using one [...]

An optometrist is a health care professional who provides primary vision care. That means they do wellness checks of your eyes. Known as a comprehensive eye exam, this is an important part of your yearly health checkup. If you have eye or vision problems, your optometrist is often your first [...]

High cholesterol is when there’s excess lipid fat in the body, it can create a range of eye conditions, some harmful, some not.   CAUSES OF HIGH CHOLESTEROL Diet: Eating foods high in saturated fats for example red meat, full-fat dairy products, butter, coconut oil, ice cream, pastries can elevate blood [...]

Vision impacts all aspects of life, women have a higher risk of eye health and vision problems that can affect their quality of life, such as glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration, than men. Well, 91% of the women surveyed recently didn’t know that, which means that many of them aren’t [...]

Urine is a waste product produced by the kidneys as they filter waste and excess substances from the bloodstream. It consists mainly of water, along with dissolved waste products such as urea, creatinine, and various electrolytes. Beyond the immediate discomfort and potential for infection when urine comes into contact with [...]

A balanced diet plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy vision and preventing eye problems. Here are some key nutrients and their benefits for eye health: Omega-3 fatty acids: Reduces inflammation, promotes healthy tear production, and supports retinal health. Food sources: fatty fish, nuts, and seeds. Vitamin A: Essential for [...]