by info@eyecandyopticians.com | Mar 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
Long periods of computer (VDU) use can cause eyestrain. The main reasons for this are reflections from the computer screen, dry work environments often with air-conditioning and the fact that we often blink less when concentrating on the screen.Eyestrain may also be a...
by info@eyecandyopticians.com | Mar 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
The risk of damage to our eyes and skin from solar UV radiation is cumulative, meaning the danger continues to grow as we spend time in the sun throughout our lifetime. With this in mind, it’s especially important for kids to protect their eyes from the sun....
by info@eyecandyopticians.com | Mar 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
We all know the importance of wearing sunscreen for our skin but our eyes also need protection. Extended exposure to the sun’s UV rays has been linked to eye damage, including cataracts, macular degeneration, pingueculae and pterygia and photokeratitis that can...
by info@eyecandyopticians.com | Mar 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
Eating healthy fruits and vegetables can be great for optimum eye health. Your diet and lifestyle choices can impact your overall health, as well as the health of your eyes. A diet high in saturated fat and sugar may increase your risk of eye disease. On the other...
by info@eyecandyopticians.com | Mar 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
It is important to have your eyes tested regularly as recommended by your optometrist. Optometrists can diagnose not just problems with sight, but also major health issues such as high cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension and many others, so it is important to have a...