WHY YOU NEED POLYCARBONATE LENSES
Polycarbonate lens is a type of lens made of plastic that is more impact resistant than standard plastic lenses. It is also known as a virtually unbreakable lens. Benefits of polycarbonate lenses Safe and durable: it is 200 times stronger than glass; reducing the need for replacement. -Lightweight and thin: it is lighter and thinner […]
Eye Stye and Chalazion
A chalazion and a stye may look similar, but they have some differences. A chalazion is a red bump on the eyelid that develops when there is a blocked oil gland. A stye or hordeolum is an infected and inflamed oil gland caused by bacteria at the level of the eyelash and it can be […]
Children And Refractive Errors
Refractive Or Optical errors such as Myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism causes blurred vision due to an inability to focus images on the retina. If not corrected, their consequences can be particularly harmful to children since vision is developed in the first years of life. WHAT CAUSES THEM? The Dioptric power of the eyes is determined […]
WHAT IS BLUE LIGHT, AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT OUR EYES?
Blue light, like other colours of visible light, is all around you. The sun emits blue light. So do fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs. Human beings are exposed to more blue light than ever because of the widespread use of devices that rely on light-emitting diode (LED) technology. Computer and laptop screens, flat-screen televisions, cell […]
What To Know About Glaucoma
GLAUCOMA WEEK IS HERE SAVE THE DATE March 6-12, 2022 THEME: “THE WORLD IS BEAUTIFUL, SAVE YOUR SIGHT” AWARENESS AND EARLY DETECTION CAN SAVE YOUR SIGHT FROM GLAUCOMA The Overarching goal of this campaign is for everyone to know about the eye disease called GLAUCOMA and we CYPRESS EYE CENTRE LIMITED are encouraging the general […]
Difficulty Seeing When It Gets Dark- Night Blindness
Night Blindness is the inability of the eyes to see well at night or under poor light I.e poor adaptability to low light conditions. SYMPTOMS -Difficulty moving around in dim light. -Difficulty driving at night. -Difficulty recognizing faces in dim light. -longer time of adjusting to a bright room after being in the dark. […]
Workplace Eye Hazard Awareness
Workers face a wide variety of hazards in various work environments both indoors and outdoors. These hazards include; Splashing chemicals, dust, particles, heat, optical radiations, flying debris, Bloodborne pathogens, Ultraviolet rays, Bluelight rays, projectiles, e.t.c. In this process the eyes can receive Contusion, Abrasions, Burns, Punctures, Object/foreign bodies in the eye or […]
DO YOU EXPERIENCE EYESTRAIN
EYE STRAIN Eye Strain occurs when your eyes get tired from intense/ prolonged use during a task. For example after prolonged reading, working on the computer or digital devices, driving at long distances, concentrating on detailed work like sewing, writing. The medical term is known as ASTHENOPIA. *SYMPTOMS OF EYESTRAIN* -Blurry vision -Headaches […]
DIABETIC EYE DISEASE
Diabetic eye disease is a group of eye problems that can affect people with diabetes. Which include Diabetic retinopathy, Diabetic macular edema, Cataracts, and Glaucoma. Poorly controlled diabetes causes damage to the eyes that can lead to poor vision or even blindness. Some Symptoms of Diabetic eye disease include: *blurry or wavy vision *frequently changing […]
Choosing Frames for Children
Choosing frames for children: The lifestyle of children makes them active/playful, leading to a major effect on what type of glasses would work best for them. @cypresseyecentre We help you select the best frames that suit your kids and offer blue cut lenses to protect their eyes from harmful blue light, Making their daily routine […]