The Association of Optometrists (AOP) is urging parents to add an eye test to their back to school checklist. More common ‘to do’s’ such as a new uniform, pencil case, haircut, school shoes may seem enough but an eye test is one vital, but often overlooked, check that can make a lasting impact. More […]
Millions of us could be suffering from eye problems because we spend the equivalent of 84 days per year looking at screens. That’s according to research which has revealed that we naturally blink between one and three times per minute when we’re concentrating on a computer – compared to 20 times per minute when we’re […]
Don’t fall foul of basic hygiene this summer! Check out these tips from Optical Express to keep your eyes protected Thousands of people across the UK could be damaging their health and sight this summer by forgoing basic hygiene while on camping holidays. That’s according to health experts at Optical Express. With the British weather seeing […]
Great news for those of us who love a cup of tea! A new study has found that, due to its high Vitamin A content, a traditional cup of tea could help to lower the risk of glaucoma. Dr Catherine Hood of the Tea Advisory Panel said: “A new study in 1,678 adults published in […]