Astigmatism, along with short-sightedness and long-sightedness, is a common cause of blurry vision. It’s usually corrected with glasses or contact lenses. What is Astigmatism? Astigmatism means your eye is shaped more like a rugby ball than a football, so light is focused at more than one place in the eye. This can cause: blurred vision headaches eye strain (you may notice this after concentrating for a long time – on a computer, for example) Astigmatism in one eye may cause… Read More ➝
Focus Change This exercise works by challenging your focus. It should be done from a seated position. Hold your pointer finger a few inches away from your eye.Focus on your finger. (Don’t be distracted by the TV in the background)Slowly move your finger away from your face, holding your focus.Look away for a moment, into the distance. (Strike a pose if you want.)Focus on your outstretched finger and slowly bring it back toward your eye.Look away and focus on something… Read More ➝
We might be more used to pouring it on pancakes or using it to alleviate the symptoms of a cold, but according to a team of optometry researchers from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Health Clinics, honey could also be used as a remedy for dry, red and sore eyes. Clinical Optometrist Dr Julie Albietz has been studying the benefits of antibacterial medial honeys on the surface of the eye for over ten years. She will be leading two… Read More ➝
The slightest eye-related problem can cause great discomfort to contact lens wearers, even when it does not pose a threat to eyesight. One such problem is blepharitis, which is the medical term for eyelid irritation. The condition can be treated at home, but this must follow a diagnosis made by an eye care professional. In its website section dedicated to common eye-related problems and tips for healthy eyes, leading contact lens manufacturer Bausch + Lomb notes that blepharitis comes in… Read More ➝
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