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 [...]

Somtimes we buy sunshades (tinted lens) in the market without consulting an eye doctor (optometrist). We normally think that the aim of the sunshade is to dim the light from the sun. That is a half truth, sunshades should also protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun. [...]

Blinking is a natural eye refreshment and cleansing process. Blinking seems to be simple yet so important for our eye health that it often goes unnoticed. While it may appear as an involuntary reflex, blinking plays a significant role in maintaining eye health and visual comfort. With every blink, our [...]

Beyond their practical function of sight, eyes serve as powerful communicators of emotions, intentions, and even health.  The Science Behind Sight: At a fundamental level, the eyes function as intricate biological cameras, capturing light and translating it into electrical signals that the brain interprets as images. This remarkable process involves [...]