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Understanding and Protecting the Health of Your Eyes

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Understanding and Protecting the Health of Your Eyes

A few years ago, I realised I had a long routine at the beginning and end of each day to take care of my body (yoga and cardio), my skin (exfoliating and cleansing) and my mind (reading and crossword puzzles). However, I had nothing in place to take care of my eyes. Arguably, as much as I love to be in shape and have great skin, I appreciate the ability to see even more. After that epiphany, I started taking better care of my eyes. I studied the risks of sun exposure and began to wear sunglasses, but that was only one step of the process. Hi, my name is Anne. Welcome to my blog. Take a look, and I hope these posts help your eyes.

Recognising the Signs: When to Schedule an Eye Test

20 October 2023
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Maintaining optimal eye health is crucial for overall well-being and quality of life. Regular eye tests are part of this process, but sometimes, more frequent check-ups may be necessary. Here are several signs indicating it's time to schedule an appointment with an eye care professional. Frequent Headaches Headaches can often signal vision problems. Straining to see clearly or focusing for extended periods may lead to headaches. If experiencing headaches frequently, particularly after visual tasks, it could be a sign that an eye test is overdue. Read More 

Myths About Laser Eye Surgery Cleared Up

28 November 2022
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When you no longer want to wear glasses or contact lenses, you might consider laser eye surgery. The prospect of surgery is often daunting, even when it is low risk. Hearing myths about surgery doesn't help, so now's a good time to explore them. Being Too Short-Sighted Many people assume that being too short-sighted acts as a barrier to laser eye surgery. For a small percentage, this is true. However, this type of surgery covers a large demographic of short-sighted people. Read More 

When Should You Go for an Eye Exam?

28 February 2022
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Your vision plays a strong role in keeping you safe and absorbing information about the world around you. When something starts to affect it, several areas of your life may suffer. From driving through to working effectively, having good vision is essential for a lot of reasons. Even if you're not currently experiencing symptoms of visual decline, it's useful to know when you should go for an eye exam. Attend Every Two Years Read More 

Top Things You Should Know About Macular Degeneration

22 July 2021
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You might have recently gone in for an appointment with your eye doctor, and even though you might not have thought that anything was wrong, you might have been diagnosed with macular degeneration. On the other hand, some people notice certain symptoms, schedule an appointment, and are then diagnosed with macular degeneration. Either way, ever since you have found out that you have macular degeneration, you might want to learn everything that you can about it. Read More 

Who Is an Optometrist?

28 September 2020
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An optometrist is the eye doctor you visit if you are experiencing any problems with your eyes. These problems can include blindness, far- or short-sightedness, cloudy vision, difficulty reading, difficulty seeing at night or during the day, highly sensitive eyes, headaches that seem to be coming from your eyes, black stripes or spots in your vision, etc. What to Expect in an Optometrist Clinic When you visit the optometrist clinic, you are expected to inform the optometrist of your symptoms, after which he or she will ask you questions. Read More